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Process Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Process Engineer We are looking for a Process Engineer to join our Houston (Pearland) team! As our ... fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright. Compliance Statement This ...

Process Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Process Engineer We are looking for a Process Engineer to join our Houston (Pearland) team! As our ... fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright. Compliance Statement This ...

Process Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Process Engineer We are looking for a Process Engineer to join our Houston (Pearland) team! As our ... fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright. Compliance Statement This ...

Process Engineer We are looking for a Process Engineer to join our Houston (Pearland) team! As our ... fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright. Compliance Statement This ...

Process Engineer We are looking for a Process Engineer to join our Houston (Pearland) team! As our ... fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright. Compliance Statement This ...

Deep understanding of AI-powered solutions, payment processing systems, and their applications in ... Ability to define and scope technical tasks for engineering teams and manage them through delivery.

Deep understanding of AI-powered solutions, payment processing systems, and their applications in ... Ability to define and scope technical tasks for engineering teams and manage them through delivery.

Senior Process Engineer

Stafford, TX · On-site

$90K - $117K/yr

The Senior Process Engineer is a key individual contributor responsible for the development ... fee or payment of any kind will be paid. We are committed to equal employment opportunity ...

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How much do payment processing engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for payment processing engineer in Houston, TX is $83,788.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64,000.00 and $101,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a payment processing engineer do?

A Payment Processing Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining secure and efficient payment systems. They integrate payment gateways, optimize transaction workflows, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. Their role involves troubleshooting payment issues, enhancing fraud detection mechanisms, and improving system reliability. Additionally, they collaborate with product and security teams to enhance payment infrastructure and user experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a payment processing engineer?

To thrive as a Payment Processing Engineer, you need a strong background in software engineering, knowledge of payment processing protocols, and experience with secure transaction systems, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with payment gateways like Stripe or PayPal, PCI DSS compliance standards, and languages such as Java, Python, or C# is common in the industry. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure the reliable, secure, and efficient processing of financial transactions while meeting regulatory requirements and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Infographic showing various Payment Processing Engineer job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,788 per year, or $40.3 per hour.

Senior Manager, Software Engineering, Full Stack (Global Payment Network)

Capital One

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

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Capital One rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 147 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

93rd of 171 rated banks


Job description

Senior Manager, Software Engineering, Full Stack (Global Payment Network)
Do you enjoy solving some of the most complex engineering challenges in financial technology? Are you passionate about building highly scalable, resilient distributed systems that process billions of transactions while delivering exceptional reliability and customer trust? At Capital One, you'll join a team of innovators transforming one of the nation's largest payments ecosystems.
We are seeking a Sr. Manager Software Engineering passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies. As a Capital One Sr. Manager Software Engineering, you'll have the opportunity to help shape the next generation of Capital One's Global Payment Network while working alongside talented engineers who value ownership, collaboration and continuous improvement.
The Global Payment Network (GPN) Technology organization designs, builds and operates the critical payment infrastructure that enables high-throughput, secure global transaction processing across Capital One's payment ecosystem. Our engineers tackle challenges in distributed systems, resiliency, scalability, observability and modernization while ensuring our platforms remain reliable, performant and available around the clock. You'll define the technical strategy, influence architectural direction, and deliver innovative solutions that power billions of dollars in payment activity, directly impacting our customers and the future of payment processing.
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 JavaScript, Java, 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)
  • At least 4 years of people management experience

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience developing, operating and scaling high throughput software applications.
  • Master's Degree
  • 9+ years of experience in at least one of the following: Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, or Go
  • 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, or another cloud service
  • 4+ years of experience in open source frameworks
  • 7+ 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

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.
Houston, TX: $209,000 - $238,500 for Sr. Mgr, Software Engineering
McLean, VA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Sr. Mgr, Software Engineering
Riverwoods, IL: $209,000 - $238,500 for Sr. Mgr, Software Engineering
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. 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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