Senior Director of Software Engineering

Capital One is seeking a Senior Director of Software Engineering to lead their People Tech Engineering Organization, a critical technology arm serving 10+ business partners and providing tech functions for Capital One associates. This is a senior leadership role that combines technical expertise with strategic business acumen.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading and growing multiple teams of software engineers, while driving technological innovation and transformation across the organization. They will need to balance hands-on technical leadership with high-level strategic planning, working closely with product leaders to define roadmaps and architectural vision.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Leading multiple engineering teams and fostering their growth and development
• Driving technical strategy and architectural decisions
• Managing diverse technology platforms and projects
• Implementing and improving software engineering practices
• Working with cloud technologies and modern architectural patterns
• Building scalable solutions across the full technology stack

The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $280,600 to $352,300 depending on location, plus performance bonuses and long-term incentives. Capital One provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and parental leave.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned technology leader who can combine technical expertise with people leadership, driving innovation while building and mentoring high-performing engineering teams. The role requires someone who can seamlessly switch between technical discussions with engineers and strategic planning with business leaders, while maintaining a focus on delivering customer value through technology.