Director of Software Engineering — Lead 50+ Engineers (Hybrid)

Capital One; United States; Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead a 50+ engineer and architect team in a hybrid, UK-based setting. The role partners with business leaders to drive outcomes, shape roadmaps, and deliver high-quality engineering at scale within a regulated environment.

You will collaborate with Product and Design, manage performance and development, and oversee third-party contributors while aligning with enterprise policies and domestic stakeholders across the UK and US.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large software engineering teams.
• Strong communication with executives and product/design teams.
• Experience operating engineering at scale in regulated environments.
• Ability to navigate complex roadmaps and drive delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 50+ technologists (Software Engineers and Architects) delivering engineering at scale within a regulated environment.
• Collaborate with Product and Design to shaping the roadmap for key capabilities and goals.
• Develop talent with a clear growth plan and manage performance to elevate the team.
• Drive effective delivery with pace and precision across outcome teams.
• Liaise with enterprise stakeholders in the US and UK, assessing cost and risk trade-offs and defining paths forward.
• Oversee third-party engineers and vendors to ensure alignment and governance.
• Stay informed on regulatory changes and enterprise processes impacting engineering practices.
• Provide leadership in technical design reviews and promote best practices across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

AWS

Cybersecurity awareness

Communication

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead a 50+ engineer and architect team in a hybrid, UK-based setting. The role partners with business leaders to drive outcomes, shape roadmaps, and deliver high-quality engineering at scale within a regulated environment.

You will collaborate with Product and Design, manage performance and development, and oversee third-party contributors while aligning with enterprise policies and domestic stakeholders across the UK and US.