Technology Internship Program - Summer 2026

Overview

Technology Internship Program - Summer 2026

Key Role Details

• This is a full-time paid internship program spanning ten weeks from June through August 2026.  

• Participation in the internship requires that you are located in the continental United States with in-person attendance at your assigned location, in accordance with Capital One’s hybrid working model, for the duration of the program.

• Interns will be evaluated for a full-time position within our rotational programs, with start dates six months to one year following the completion of the internship. 

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher with an expectation that you will complete your most recent full-time degree program by August 2027 or earlier (for example: If you are graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in May 2026 and are also currently enrolled in a full-time Master’s degree program with an expected graduation date of May 2027, then your most recent degree program is your Master’s degree)

• Must be continuing in the same course of study of your most recent full-time degree program following completion of the internship

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical or quantitative discipline, including computer science, computer engineering, information systems, information technology, and mathematics

• Strong analytical, quantitative, problem solving and conceptual skills

• Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills

• Intermediate to advanced programming skills or experience in one or more of the following areas: Go, Kotlin, Python, Java, HTML, Swift, PHP, XML, JSON, UML, JavaScript, SQL, PL/SQL, Shell scripts, Objective C, C#, C/C++, Perl,.net, asp.net, Visual Basic 

Technology Internship Program - Summer 2026

At Capital One, we consider ourselves the bank a technology company would build. We’re delivering best-in-class innovation so that our 65 million customers - and counting - can manage their finances with ease. Our reality and vision empower our engineers to use artificial intelligence and machine learning to transform real-time data, software, and algorithms into financial clarity. That’s what sets us apart - and we want you to join our journey.

We’re all-in on the cloud and are a leader in the adoption of open source, RESTful APIs, microservices, and containers. We build our own products and release them with a speed and agility that allows us to get new customer experiences to market quickly. We’re going boldly where no bank has gone before. And, as a founder-led company, we’re inspired to make, break, do, and do good. So, let’s do something great together. Want to learn more? Check out the low-down on our high-tech -https://www.capitalone.com/tech

As a Software Engineer in the Technology Internship Program, you may work on everything from customer-facing web and mobile applications using cutting-edge open source frameworks, to highly-available RESTful services, to back-end Java based systems using the hottest techniques in Big Data. Our engineers work in a "You Build It, You Own It" full stack environment supporting an exciting and innovative tech stack composed of: Java, React, Angular, Vue JS, C#, REST APIs, NoSQL database, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, Docker, AWS cloud, Scala, Clojure, Java, Haskell, C++, golang, Scheme, Common Lisp, and more! The Technology Internship Program provides you the framework to develop world-class technical skills and gain a comprehensive understanding of technology.

Here is what to expect during your 10 week internship:

A challenging role where you’ll collaborate with a diverse and passionate team of talented engineers 

Engaging executive speakers and opportunities to interact closely with senior leadership

Training & development sessions to build out your skillset on topics such iOS and Android, Web Development, AWS, Open Source Big Data tools, Security, Voice Driven Applications, and more

Fun social, networking, and volunteer events with other college interns

Continuous Learning

We’re here to help you gain knowledge both on the job and in the classroom. Our engineers have access to continuous learning through our very own Tech College, a world-class learning hub that offers both online and in-person classes across six disciplines— Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data, Machine Learning & AI, Mobile and Software Engineering.

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: $135,000 - $135,000 for Technology Intern Program

Plano, TX: $123,000 - $123,000 for Technology Intern Program

Richmond, VA: $123,000 - $123,000 for Technology Intern Program

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 theCapital 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.

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