Director, Software Engineering - Cryptographic Services

Company: Capital One
Location: Gwynn Oak
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Center 3 (19075), United States of America, McLean, VirginiaDirector, Software Engineering - Cryptographic ServicesWe are seeking a Director of Software Engineering who is passionate about growing and sustaining an innovative technology organization while fostering a culture of engineering and operational excellence. This individual will be an engineering leader who enjoys solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery environment. At Capital One, you'll be part of a big group of builders, breakers, doers and disruptors, who love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs.



The Director of Software Engineering will be part of the Cyber Data Protection organization. In this role, you will lead a team of software engineers and subject matter experts to deliver Cryptographic Services to the enterprise. Your expertise in software engineering and knowledge of cryptography will position you to provide meaningful support to internal customers and stakeholders, to build and deliver against strategic roadmaps, and to problem solve and solution in an collaborative and innovative way.

What You'll Do:

Lead a team of analysts and engineers to deliver cryptographic key and certificate management solutions to the broader Capital One enterprise.


Work with internal product teams to create a compelling vision for the Crypto Services program, build and maintain roadmaps, and measure delivery.


Interface with internal customers and stakeholders to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions for complex use cases.


Lead complex vendor relationships and ensure well-managed integration of vendor platforms into our broader Capital One ecosystem


Create and implement processes to drive well managed delivery, focusing on principles of engineering excellence and operational maturity.


Manage risk proactively and effectively, leveraging enterprise risk management processes.


Coach and mentor engineers through their career development and performance.



Basic Qualifications

At least 7 years of experience in Cyber Security


At least 5 years of experience in Software Development


At least 5 years of people leadership experience



Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science or a related field


10+ years of professional experience coding


10+ years of professional experience in the full lifecycle of system development, from conception through architecture, implementation, testing, deployment and production support


3+ years of experience in managing cryptographic services


3+ years of experience with public cloud technologies



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.

San Francisco and San Jose, California (Hybrid On-Site): $291,100 - $332,300 for Director, Software EngineeringCandidates 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 committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. 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

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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).

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