Sr. Distinguished Engineer - Consumer Experience

Capital One is seeking a Senior Distinguished Engineer to join their Consumer Experience Innovation Platform (CEIP) organization. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering to shape the future of banking in the cloud. As a Sr. Distinguished Engineer, you'll architect and drive the implementation of server-side systems, orchestration, and platforms that power dynamic, personalized UI experiences for millions of users across Capital One's financial products.

The position requires deep expertise in distributed systems, cloud architecture, and API platforms. You'll work alongside developers, machine learning experts, and product managers to create innovative solutions that optimize business outcomes. Key focus areas include designing high-throughput services, implementing sophisticated API strategies, and building robust observability frameworks.

This role offers the opportunity to influence technical direction across Capital One while mentoring other engineers and contributing to the broader tech community. The position comes with competitive compensation ($280,600 - $352,300 depending on location) and comprehensive benefits. You'll be part of an inclusive environment that values diversity of thought and promotes engineering excellence.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of experience in software engineering and distributed systems, strong cloud-native engineering background, and proven leadership in driving platform strategy. You'll need to balance technical expertise with the ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries and communicate complex solutions effectively.

Capital One offers this position with remote work flexibility, along with comprehensive health, financial, and work-life benefits. They're committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and will consider sponsoring employment authorization for qualified candidates.