Company OverviewKLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world's leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow's electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.Job Description/Preferred QualificationsThe Product Line Manager (PLM) Director for Advanced Packaging & Metrology will drive product strategy, lifecycle management, and market analysis for next-generation semiconductor packaging and metrology solutions. This hybrid role blends technical depth with market insight, requiring leadership in both product management and strategic marketing and will be responsible for defining product strategy, driving customer adoption, and managing the full lifecycle of Advanced Packaging products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in advanced packaging, metrology, or inspection technologies, and a proven ability to lead and build cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet evolving customer needs.Responsibilitieswill include:Product Strategy & Lifecycle Management Define and own the product roadmap, including technical direction, feature prioritization, and strategic decisions on architecture and specifications. Manage the full product lifecycle from concept through end-of-life, ensuring alignment with division goals and objectives. Oversee project planning, scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation. Own the product line's P&L, including revenue, margin, and cost structure. Drive Balanced Scorecard metrics: cost, growth, customer satisfaction, and innovation. Analyze market trends and technology inflections (e.g., 2.5D/3D integration, hybrid bonding, backside power delivery, chiplet architectures, fan-out packaging, co-packaged optics). Conduct strategic market studies and competitive analysis to guide investment decisions and identify growth opportunities. Evaluate and prioritize customer feature requests; translate market needs into actionable development plans. Assess emerging technologies and forecast their growth potential.Customer & Relationship Management Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, understanding their requirements and expectations. Drive product adoption and penetration in advanced packaging and metrology segments. Lead customer engagement strategies through Field Marketing and Applications Engineering. Act as the primary point of contact between customers and the division, supporting pre-sales and after-sales projects.Cross-Functional Leadership& Global Collaboration Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and global teams to ensure successful product execution. Facilitate clear communication among project teams, stakeholders, and senior management, providing regular updates on status, risks, and mitigation plans. Champion product vision internally and externally. Engage with a global installed base, requiring approximately 30-40% business travel (domestic and international), based on business needs.Required Qualifications Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related technical field. 10+ years of experience in product management, applications engineering, or technical marketing, preferably in the semiconductor or advanced packaging/metrology industry. Deep understanding of advanced packaging manufacturing processes and equipment (including 2.5D/3D packaging, hybrid bonding, chiplet architectures, fan-out packaging, CoWoS, SOIC, HBM and related metrology or inspection technologies). Experience with PLM tools, financial modeling, and customer engagement strategies. Proven ability to develop and execute market strategies and product roadmaps. Knowledge of wafer inspection technologies and tools. Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills. Willingness and ability to travel internationally (30-40%).Preferred Qualifications Experience working with global teams and diverse customer bases. Ability to translate technical concepts into business value. Familiarity with competitive analysis and strategic market development for advanced packaging products.Minimum QualificationsDoctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 10 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 13 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 15 yearsBase Pay Range: $210,900.00 - $369,100.00Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLAKLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at or at +1- to request accommodation.Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA. Please ensure that you have searched for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.
05/25/2026
Company OverviewKLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world's leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow's electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.Job Description/Preferred QualificationsThe Product Line Manager (PLM) Director for Advanced Packaging & Metrology will drive product strategy, lifecycle management, and market analysis for next-generation semiconductor packaging and metrology solutions. This hybrid role blends technical depth with market insight, requiring leadership in both product management and strategic marketing and will be responsible for defining product strategy, driving customer adoption, and managing the full lifecycle of Advanced Packaging products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in advanced packaging, metrology, or inspection technologies, and a proven ability to lead and build cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet evolving customer needs.Responsibilitieswill include:Product Strategy & Lifecycle Management Define and own the product roadmap, including technical direction, feature prioritization, and strategic decisions on architecture and specifications. Manage the full product lifecycle from concept through end-of-life, ensuring alignment with division goals and objectives. Oversee project planning, scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation. Own the product line's P&L, including revenue, margin, and cost structure. Drive Balanced Scorecard metrics: cost, growth, customer satisfaction, and innovation. Analyze market trends and technology inflections (e.g., 2.5D/3D integration, hybrid bonding, backside power delivery, chiplet architectures, fan-out packaging, co-packaged optics). Conduct strategic market studies and competitive analysis to guide investment decisions and identify growth opportunities. Evaluate and prioritize customer feature requests; translate market needs into actionable development plans. Assess emerging technologies and forecast their growth potential.Customer & Relationship Management Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, understanding their requirements and expectations. Drive product adoption and penetration in advanced packaging and metrology segments. Lead customer engagement strategies through Field Marketing and Applications Engineering. Act as the primary point of contact between customers and the division, supporting pre-sales and after-sales projects.Cross-Functional Leadership& Global Collaboration Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and global teams to ensure successful product execution. Facilitate clear communication among project teams, stakeholders, and senior management, providing regular updates on status, risks, and mitigation plans. Champion product vision internally and externally. Engage with a global installed base, requiring approximately 30-40% business travel (domestic and international), based on business needs.Required Qualifications Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related technical field. 10+ years of experience in product management, applications engineering, or technical marketing, preferably in the semiconductor or advanced packaging/metrology industry. Deep understanding of advanced packaging manufacturing processes and equipment (including 2.5D/3D packaging, hybrid bonding, chiplet architectures, fan-out packaging, CoWoS, SOIC, HBM and related metrology or inspection technologies). Experience with PLM tools, financial modeling, and customer engagement strategies. Proven ability to develop and execute market strategies and product roadmaps. Knowledge of wafer inspection technologies and tools. Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills. Willingness and ability to travel internationally (30-40%).Preferred Qualifications Experience working with global teams and diverse customer bases. Ability to translate technical concepts into business value. Familiarity with competitive analysis and strategic market development for advanced packaging products.Minimum QualificationsDoctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 10 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 13 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 15 yearsBase Pay Range: $210,900.00 - $369,100.00Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLAKLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at or at +1- to request accommodation.Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA. Please ensure that you have searched for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.
Director, Distinguished Engineer (Card TECH) As a Distinguished Engineer at Capital One, you will be a part of a community of technical experts working to define the future of banking in the cloud. You will work alongside our talented team of developers, machine learning experts, product managers and people leaders. Our Distinguished Engineers are leading experts in their domains, helping devise practical and reusable solutions to complex problems. You will drive innovation at multiple levels, helping optimize business outcomes while driving towards strong technology solutions. At Capital One, we believe diversity of thought strengthens our ability to influence, collaborate and provide the most innovative solutions across organizational boundaries. You will promote a culture of engineering excellence, and strike the right balance between lending expertise and providing an inclusive environment where the ideas of others can be heard and championed. You will lead the way in creating next-generation talent for Capital One Tech, mentoring internal talent and actively recruiting to keep building our community. Distinguished Engineers are expected to lead through technical contribution. You will operate as a trusted advisor for our key technologies, platforms and capability domains, creating clear and concise communications, code samples, blog posts and other material to share knowledge both inside and outside the organization. You will specialize in a particular subject area, but your input and impact will be sought and expected throughout the organization. In this role, you will work with our Platform Engineering organization to provide AI-enabled tools for pipeline optimization and deterministic transformation capabilities that dramatically improve developer workflow, quality, and reliability. If you are ready to provide thought leadership and build engineering excellence across Capital One's engineering teams, come join us in our mission to change banking for good. Key responsibilities: Articulate and evangelize a bold technical vision for your domain Decompose complex problems into practical and operational solutions Ensure the quality of technical design and implementation Serve as an authoritative expert on non-functional system characteristics, such as performance, scalability and operability Continue learning and injecting advanced technical knowledge into our community Handle several projects simultaneously, balancing your time to maximize impact Act as a role model and mentor within the tech community, helping to coach and strengthen the technical expertise and know-how of our engineering and product community Articulate and evangelize a bold technical vision for embedding AI and automated code transformation into the developer lifecycle. Decompose complex problems in CI/CD friction and technical debt into practical, operational, and scalable platform solutions. Lead the productionization of capabilities that optimize the Inner and Outer Loop (CI/CD, deployment, and testing) and enable Shift-Left practices. Serve as an authoritative expert on non-functional system characteristics, particularly performance, scalability, and observability of the engineering toolchain itself. Drive innovation by experimenting with and delivering capabilities that utilize Deterministic Code Transformation and AI/ML for engineering workflows (e.g., Intelligent Test Selection). Act as a role model and mentor within the tech community, coaching teams on modern reliability, platform engineering, and automation best practices. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field. At least 10 years of experience in Software Engineering and Solution Architecture for large-scale distributed systems. At least 5 years of professional experience leveraging public cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud At least 5 years of professional experience writing and delivering Proofs of Concept (POCs) for novel technologies or architectural patterns At least 5 years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as AWS CDK or CloudFormation. At least 5 years of professional experience driving the adoption of enterprise-level design patterns and best practices for software quality and reliability. At least 5 years of hands-on professional experience coding in two or more of the following languages: Java, JavaScript, Python, or Go. Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in Computer Science or a related field 10+ years of professional experience in the full lifecycle of system development 10+ years of professional experience coding in languages like Java, Python, Go, or JavaScript. 5+ years of experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines at scale using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Tekton. Expertise with Policy-as-Code (PaC) technologies such as Open Policy Agent (OPA). Experience with Abstract Syntax Trees (ASTs), static analysis tools, or other forms of programmatic code manipulation for automated refactoring. Experience in MLOps or applying Artifical Intelligence or Machine Learning concepts to engineering challenges (e.g., anomaly detection, test optimization, intelligent testing). Deep practical knowledge of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles, chaos engineering, and advanced Observability tooling (e.g., OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Tracing). Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position. The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. McLean, VA: $269,100 - $307,200 for Distinguished Engineer Richmond, VA: $244,700 - $279,200 for Distinguished Engineer Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter. This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan. Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections ; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1- or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
01/27/2026
Full time
Director, Distinguished Engineer (Card TECH) As a Distinguished Engineer at Capital One, you will be a part of a community of technical experts working to define the future of banking in the cloud. You will work alongside our talented team of developers, machine learning experts, product managers and people leaders. Our Distinguished Engineers are leading experts in their domains, helping devise practical and reusable solutions to complex problems. You will drive innovation at multiple levels, helping optimize business outcomes while driving towards strong technology solutions. At Capital One, we believe diversity of thought strengthens our ability to influence, collaborate and provide the most innovative solutions across organizational boundaries. You will promote a culture of engineering excellence, and strike the right balance between lending expertise and providing an inclusive environment where the ideas of others can be heard and championed. You will lead the way in creating next-generation talent for Capital One Tech, mentoring internal talent and actively recruiting to keep building our community. Distinguished Engineers are expected to lead through technical contribution. You will operate as a trusted advisor for our key technologies, platforms and capability domains, creating clear and concise communications, code samples, blog posts and other material to share knowledge both inside and outside the organization. You will specialize in a particular subject area, but your input and impact will be sought and expected throughout the organization. In this role, you will work with our Platform Engineering organization to provide AI-enabled tools for pipeline optimization and deterministic transformation capabilities that dramatically improve developer workflow, quality, and reliability. If you are ready to provide thought leadership and build engineering excellence across Capital One's engineering teams, come join us in our mission to change banking for good. Key responsibilities: Articulate and evangelize a bold technical vision for your domain Decompose complex problems into practical and operational solutions Ensure the quality of technical design and implementation Serve as an authoritative expert on non-functional system characteristics, such as performance, scalability and operability Continue learning and injecting advanced technical knowledge into our community Handle several projects simultaneously, balancing your time to maximize impact Act as a role model and mentor within the tech community, helping to coach and strengthen the technical expertise and know-how of our engineering and product community Articulate and evangelize a bold technical vision for embedding AI and automated code transformation into the developer lifecycle. Decompose complex problems in CI/CD friction and technical debt into practical, operational, and scalable platform solutions. Lead the productionization of capabilities that optimize the Inner and Outer Loop (CI/CD, deployment, and testing) and enable Shift-Left practices. Serve as an authoritative expert on non-functional system characteristics, particularly performance, scalability, and observability of the engineering toolchain itself. Drive innovation by experimenting with and delivering capabilities that utilize Deterministic Code Transformation and AI/ML for engineering workflows (e.g., Intelligent Test Selection). Act as a role model and mentor within the tech community, coaching teams on modern reliability, platform engineering, and automation best practices. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field. At least 10 years of experience in Software Engineering and Solution Architecture for large-scale distributed systems. At least 5 years of professional experience leveraging public cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud At least 5 years of professional experience writing and delivering Proofs of Concept (POCs) for novel technologies or architectural patterns At least 5 years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as AWS CDK or CloudFormation. At least 5 years of professional experience driving the adoption of enterprise-level design patterns and best practices for software quality and reliability. At least 5 years of hands-on professional experience coding in two or more of the following languages: Java, JavaScript, Python, or Go. Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in Computer Science or a related field 10+ years of professional experience in the full lifecycle of system development 10+ years of professional experience coding in languages like Java, Python, Go, or JavaScript. 5+ years of experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines at scale using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Tekton. Expertise with Policy-as-Code (PaC) technologies such as Open Policy Agent (OPA). Experience with Abstract Syntax Trees (ASTs), static analysis tools, or other forms of programmatic code manipulation for automated refactoring. Experience in MLOps or applying Artifical Intelligence or Machine Learning concepts to engineering challenges (e.g., anomaly detection, test optimization, intelligent testing). Deep practical knowledge of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles, chaos engineering, and advanced Observability tooling (e.g., OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Tracing). Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position. The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. McLean, VA: $269,100 - $307,200 for Distinguished Engineer Richmond, VA: $244,700 - $279,200 for Distinguished Engineer Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter. This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan. Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections ; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1- or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
Director, Distinguished Engineer (Card TECH) As a Distinguished Engineer at Capital One, you will be a part of a community of technical experts working to define the future of banking in the cloud. You will work alongside our talented team of developers, machine learning experts, product managers and people leaders. Our Distinguished Engineers are leading experts in their domains, helping devise practical and reusable solutions to complex problems. You will drive innovation at multiple levels, helping optimize business outcomes while driving towards strong technology solutions. At Capital One, we believe diversity of thought strengthens our ability to influence, collaborate and provide the most innovative solutions across organizational boundaries. You will promote a culture of engineering excellence, and strike the right balance between lending expertise and providing an inclusive environment where the ideas of others can be heard and championed. You will lead the way in creating next-generation talent for Capital One Tech, mentoring internal talent and actively recruiting to keep building our community. Distinguished Engineers are expected to lead through technical contribution. You will operate as a trusted advisor for our key technologies, platforms and capability domains, creating clear and concise communications, code samples, blog posts and other material to share knowledge both inside and outside the organization. You will specialize in a particular subject area, but your input and impact will be sought and expected throughout the organization. In this role, you will work with our Platform Engineering organization to provide AI-enabled tools for pipeline optimization and deterministic transformation capabilities that dramatically improve developer workflow, quality, and reliability. If you are ready to provide thought leadership and build engineering excellence across Capital One's engineering teams, come join us in our mission to change banking for good. Key responsibilities: Articulate and evangelize a bold technical vision for your domain Decompose complex problems into practical and operational solutions Ensure the quality of technical design and implementation Serve as an authoritative expert on non-functional system characteristics, such as performance, scalability and operability Continue learning and injecting advanced technical knowledge into our community Handle several projects simultaneously, balancing your time to maximize impact Act as a role model and mentor within the tech community, helping to coach and strengthen the technical expertise and know-how of our engineering and product community Articulate and evangelize a bold technical vision for embedding AI and automated code transformation into the developer lifecycle. Decompose complex problems in CI/CD friction and technical debt into practical, operational, and scalable platform solutions. Lead the productionization of capabilities that optimize the Inner and Outer Loop (CI/CD, deployment, and testing) and enable Shift-Left practices. Serve as an authoritative expert on non-functional system characteristics, particularly performance, scalability, and observability of the engineering toolchain itself. Drive innovation by experimenting with and delivering capabilities that utilize Deterministic Code Transformation and AI/ML for engineering workflows (e.g., Intelligent Test Selection). Act as a role model and mentor within the tech community, coaching teams on modern reliability, platform engineering, and automation best practices. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field. At least 10 years of experience in Software Engineering and Solution Architecture for large-scale distributed systems. At least 5 years of professional experience leveraging public cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud At least 5 years of professional experience writing and delivering Proofs of Concept (POCs) for novel technologies or architectural patterns At least 5 years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as AWS CDK or CloudFormation. At least 5 years of professional experience driving the adoption of enterprise-level design patterns and best practices for software quality and reliability. At least 5 years of hands-on professional experience coding in two or more of the following languages: Java, JavaScript, Python, or Go. Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in Computer Science or a related field 10+ years of professional experience in the full lifecycle of system development 10+ years of professional experience coding in languages like Java, Python, Go, or JavaScript. 5+ years of experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines at scale using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Tekton. Expertise with Policy-as-Code (PaC) technologies such as Open Policy Agent (OPA). Experience with Abstract Syntax Trees (ASTs), static analysis tools, or other forms of programmatic code manipulation for automated refactoring. Experience in MLOps or applying Artifical Intelligence or Machine Learning concepts to engineering challenges (e.g., anomaly detection, test optimization, intelligent testing). Deep practical knowledge of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles, chaos engineering, and advanced Observability tooling (e.g., OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Tracing). Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position. The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. McLean, VA: $269,100 - $307,200 for Distinguished Engineer Richmond, VA: $244,700 - $279,200 for Distinguished Engineer Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter. This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan. Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections ; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1- or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
01/27/2026
Full time
Director, Distinguished Engineer (Card TECH) As a Distinguished Engineer at Capital One, you will be a part of a community of technical experts working to define the future of banking in the cloud. You will work alongside our talented team of developers, machine learning experts, product managers and people leaders. Our Distinguished Engineers are leading experts in their domains, helping devise practical and reusable solutions to complex problems. You will drive innovation at multiple levels, helping optimize business outcomes while driving towards strong technology solutions. At Capital One, we believe diversity of thought strengthens our ability to influence, collaborate and provide the most innovative solutions across organizational boundaries. You will promote a culture of engineering excellence, and strike the right balance between lending expertise and providing an inclusive environment where the ideas of others can be heard and championed. You will lead the way in creating next-generation talent for Capital One Tech, mentoring internal talent and actively recruiting to keep building our community. Distinguished Engineers are expected to lead through technical contribution. You will operate as a trusted advisor for our key technologies, platforms and capability domains, creating clear and concise communications, code samples, blog posts and other material to share knowledge both inside and outside the organization. You will specialize in a particular subject area, but your input and impact will be sought and expected throughout the organization. In this role, you will work with our Platform Engineering organization to provide AI-enabled tools for pipeline optimization and deterministic transformation capabilities that dramatically improve developer workflow, quality, and reliability. If you are ready to provide thought leadership and build engineering excellence across Capital One's engineering teams, come join us in our mission to change banking for good. Key responsibilities: Articulate and evangelize a bold technical vision for your domain Decompose complex problems into practical and operational solutions Ensure the quality of technical design and implementation Serve as an authoritative expert on non-functional system characteristics, such as performance, scalability and operability Continue learning and injecting advanced technical knowledge into our community Handle several projects simultaneously, balancing your time to maximize impact Act as a role model and mentor within the tech community, helping to coach and strengthen the technical expertise and know-how of our engineering and product community Articulate and evangelize a bold technical vision for embedding AI and automated code transformation into the developer lifecycle. Decompose complex problems in CI/CD friction and technical debt into practical, operational, and scalable platform solutions. Lead the productionization of capabilities that optimize the Inner and Outer Loop (CI/CD, deployment, and testing) and enable Shift-Left practices. Serve as an authoritative expert on non-functional system characteristics, particularly performance, scalability, and observability of the engineering toolchain itself. Drive innovation by experimenting with and delivering capabilities that utilize Deterministic Code Transformation and AI/ML for engineering workflows (e.g., Intelligent Test Selection). Act as a role model and mentor within the tech community, coaching teams on modern reliability, platform engineering, and automation best practices. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field. At least 10 years of experience in Software Engineering and Solution Architecture for large-scale distributed systems. At least 5 years of professional experience leveraging public cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud At least 5 years of professional experience writing and delivering Proofs of Concept (POCs) for novel technologies or architectural patterns At least 5 years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as AWS CDK or CloudFormation. At least 5 years of professional experience driving the adoption of enterprise-level design patterns and best practices for software quality and reliability. At least 5 years of hands-on professional experience coding in two or more of the following languages: Java, JavaScript, Python, or Go. Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in Computer Science or a related field 10+ years of professional experience in the full lifecycle of system development 10+ years of professional experience coding in languages like Java, Python, Go, or JavaScript. 5+ years of experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines at scale using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Tekton. Expertise with Policy-as-Code (PaC) technologies such as Open Policy Agent (OPA). Experience with Abstract Syntax Trees (ASTs), static analysis tools, or other forms of programmatic code manipulation for automated refactoring. Experience in MLOps or applying Artifical Intelligence or Machine Learning concepts to engineering challenges (e.g., anomaly detection, test optimization, intelligent testing). Deep practical knowledge of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles, chaos engineering, and advanced Observability tooling (e.g., OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Tracing). Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position. The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. McLean, VA: $269,100 - $307,200 for Distinguished Engineer Richmond, VA: $244,700 - $279,200 for Distinguished Engineer Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter. This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan. Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections ; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1- or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. 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