Director, Software Engineering - SRE

Capital One is seeking a Director of Software Engineering focused on Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) to join their Engineering Excellence organization. This role combines technical leadership with people management, overseeing multiple teams of SRE-focused software engineers. The position involves working with cutting-edge technologies across full-stack development, from customer-facing applications to backend systems and cloud infrastructure. The director will be responsible for ensuring system reliability, availability, and scalability while driving operational excellence.

The role requires a strong engineering background and experience leading SRE teams in high-growth environments. You'll work with various technologies including Java, Python, Node.js, Go, and cloud platforms, particularly AWS. Key responsibilities include mentoring engineers, improving engineering practices, and developing internal tools for observability and reliability.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering leader who is passionate about building resilient systems and growing technical teams. Capital One offers competitive compensation ($239,900 - $328,500 depending on location) and comprehensive benefits. The company promotes a culture of innovation and continuous learning, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies and meaningful financial products that impact millions of customers.

The ideal candidate will bring both technical depth and leadership experience, with the ability to drive engineering excellence while developing their team members. This role offers the chance to shape the reliability and scalability of critical financial systems while working for a technology-forward financial institution that values engineering innovation.