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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 love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking Back End Software Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies. As a Capital One Software Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One.
What You’ll Do:
Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with deep experience in distributed microservices, and full stack systems to create solutions that help meet regulatory needs for the company
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, and from time to time, be asked to code or evaluate code
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 Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, and Scala, 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 4 years of professional software engineering experience (Internship experience does not apply)
At least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree
7+ years of experience in at least one of the following: Java, Scala, Python, Go, or Node.js
2+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
4+ years of experience in open source frameworks
1+ years of people management experience
2+ years of experience in Agile practices
Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity, utilizing capabilities beyond basic code completion
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (e.g. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-3, and O-1, or any other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
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: $197,300 - $225,100 for Lead Software EngineerRichmond, VA: $179,400 - $204,700 for 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.
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 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).
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 love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking Back End Software Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies. As a Capital One Software Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One.
What You’ll Do:
Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with deep experience in distributed microservices, and full stack systems to create solutions that help meet regulatory needs for the company
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, and from time to time, be asked to code or evaluate code
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 Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, and Scala, 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 4 years of professional software engineering experience (Internship experience does not apply)
At least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree
7+ years of experience in at least one of the following: Java, Scala, Python, Go, or Node.js
2+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
4+ years of experience in open source frameworks
1+ years of people management experience
2+ years of experience in Agile practices
Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity, utilizing capabilities beyond basic code completion
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (e.g. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-3, and O-1, or any other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
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: $197,300 - $225,100 for Lead Software EngineerRichmond, VA: $179,400 - $204,700 for 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.
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 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).
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
- Technology & Software
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- Automotive
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in golang engineer jobs.
- Proficiency in Go with production experience building and maintaining services
- Experience with distributed systems, microservices, or event-driven architecture
- Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Knowledge of RESTful or gRPC API design patterns
- Experience with relational or NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Redis
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Golang Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to Go idioms
Highlight Go-specific patterns like goroutines, channels, and interface-driven design rather than generic backend skills. Recruiters and hiring managers scanning Go resumes look for evidence you write idiomatic Go, not just Go-flavored code from another language.
Showcase observable systems work
Golang roles in distributed systems almost always require experience with tracing, metrics, and structured logging. Add concrete examples of instrumentation work, such as integrating Prometheus or OpenTelemetry, because many candidates skip this and it differentiates your resume quickly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists golang engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by infrastructure stack
Golang roles split sharply between Kubernetes-native platform engineering and traditional backend API work. Reading job descriptions for the underlying infrastructure stack, whether Kubernetes, bare-metal, or serverless, helps you target openings where your experience is the closest match.
Prepare a system design answer in Go
Most Golang interview loops include at least one system design question. Practice articulating concurrency tradeoffs using Go primitives. Interviewers expect you to reason about goroutine lifecycles and context cancellation, not just draw boxes and arrows on a whiteboard.
Negotiate scope before accepting offers
Go engineers at mid-to-senior levels often have leverage on the scope of initial responsibilities, not just compensation. Clarifying ownership of services and on-call expectations before accepting gives you a cleaner picture of the role and signals seniority to the hiring team.
Golang Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most golang engineers?
The companies hiring the most golang engineers right now include Capital One, Comcast, and Information Technology Senior Management Forum, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is particularly concentrated in cloud infrastructure, fintech, and developer tooling companies.
How many golang engineer jobs are remote?
About 71% of golang engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making it one of the more remote-accessible backend engineering roles available. Fully remote positions are most common in platform engineering, backend API development, and open-source infrastructure roles where output is measured by shipped code rather than on-site collaboration.
How do you become a golang engineer?
Start by working through the official Go tour and building small CLI tools or HTTP services to internalize Go's concurrency model and type system. Move on to contributing to open-source Go projects or building a portfolio service that uses goroutines and channels in a real workload. From there, target junior or associate backend roles at companies with Go in their stack, since most Go engineers come in from adjacent backend experience in Python, Java, or Rust rather than from bootcamps.
Can you get hired as a golang engineer without professional experience?
Yes, but your portfolio needs to carry the weight that a resume cannot. Hiring teams evaluating candidates without professional Go experience look closely at public repositories, the quality of error handling, test coverage, and whether the code reads like idiomatic Go. A well-documented service on GitHub that solves a real problem, combined with familiarity with the standard library and common frameworks like Chi or Gin, can move you past an initial screen at companies actively growing their Go teams.
What does the golang engineer interview process look like?
Most golang engineer interview loops run three to four stages. An initial recruiter screen is followed by a technical phone screen where you'll write or review Go code live, typically covering concurrency, error handling, or interface design. A system design round asks you to architect a distributed component and reason about tradeoffs. The final stage is usually a team or culture interview with engineers and sometimes a hiring manager, focused on how you approach debugging, code review, and cross-functional collaboration.
Where can I find and apply to golang engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to golang engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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