Sr Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack (AI) - Shopping (Remote-Eligible)
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Sr Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack (AI) - Shopping (Remote-Eligible)
209,000–262,400 / Year
Location
McLean, VA • US Remote
Experience
Senior
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Apply by
August 9, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Home
Job Description
Sr Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack (AI) - Shopping (Remote-Eligible)
Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery environment? At Capital One Shopping, you'll be part of a big group of makers, breakers, doers and disruptors, who love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs.
We are seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer who is passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies. As a full stack engineer focusing on AI, you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One Shopping.
What You’ll Do:
- Be a hands-on leader driving the development of next-generation AI solutions for the future of shopping.
- Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, mentoring other members of the engineering community.
- Collaborate with digital product managers, and deliver robust cloud-based solutions that drive powerful experiences to help millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment
- Utilize programming languages like JavaScript, HTML/CSS, TypeScript, SQL, Python, and Go, Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of AWS tools and services
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- At least 6 years of experience in software engineering (Internship experience does not apply)
- At least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Expert-level proficiency in MCP, AI Tooling, and/or LLMs
- Startup experience with a history of shipping products at high speed.
- 9+ years of experience in at least one of the following: JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, SQL, Python, or Go
- 4+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, or another cloud service
- 4+ years of experience in open source frameworks
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.
Remote (Regardless of Location): $209,000 - $238,500 for Sr. Lead Software Engineer
McLean, VA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Sr. Lead Software 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](https://www.capitalonecareers.com/benefits). 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 4901-4920; 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 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. 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 Careers@capitalone.com
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).
Key Responsibilities
- Drive the development of next-generation AI solutions for the shopping platform.
- Mentor other members of the engineering community and stay current with tech trends.
- Collaborate with digital product managers to deliver robust cloud-based solutions.
- Utilize programming languages and tools including JavaScript, Python, Go, and AWS services.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
Skills Required
JavaScriptHTML/CSSTypeScriptSQLPythonGoOpen Source RDBMSNoSQL databasesDockerKubernetesAWSCloud computingLeadershipMentoringCollaborationProblem solvingMCPAI ToolingLLMsJavaGCPMicrosoft AzureOpen source frameworksStartup experience
Benefits
- Performance based incentive compensation
- Cash bonus
- Long term incentives (LTI)
- Health benefits
- Financial benefits
- Inclusive set of benefits
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