Lead Software Engineer

Capital One · Chicago, Illinois, USA · All 1,349 Capital One jobs

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Advertised pay
$179,400 a year
Checker · last seen live 27 Oct 2026
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Advertised pay
$179,400 a year
Employment
Permanent
Level
Lead
Posted
06 Sep 2026
Age
60+ days old (since 6 Sep)
Source
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The median advertised range for a software engineer in Chicago is $137,750 to $175,000, from 222 adverts that state a yearly pay. This job, at $179,400, sits above the top of that range.

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Required skills

  • Java
  • JavaScript
  • Python
  • Node.js
  • Scala
  • TypeScript
  • MySQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • Mongodb
  • Redis
  • LLMs
  • AWS

Nice to have

  • Machine Learning
  • Microservices
  • Data Science
  • Observability
  • Kubernetes
  • Mentoring
  • A/B testing
  • Leadership
  • Recruitment

About the job

Lead Software Engineer 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, you'll be part of a big group of makers, breakers, doers and disruptors, who solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking Full Stack Software Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies.

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