Distinguished Data Engineer (Marketing Technology)

Capital One; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 244,700 - 279,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Competitive salary

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Capital One is looking for a Director of Software Engineering to lead technical strategy in the AdTech organization. This role will oversee the architectural evolution of critical platforms that enhance customer acquisition and ensure marketing technology is unified and prepared for growth. Candidates should have extensive experience in data engineering and architecture, as well as AWS application development. This position is based in Richmond, VA, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in data engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience in data architecture.
• At least 2 years of experience building applications in AWS.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical strategy and architectural evolution of the AdTech platforms.
• Promote a culture of engineering excellence.
• Effectively communicate with and influence key stakeholders.

Skills

Data engineering

Data architecture

AWS application development

Python

SQL

Scala

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Distinguished Data Engineers are individual contributors who strive to be diverse in thought so we visualize the problem space. At Capital One, we believe diversity of thought strengthens our ability to influence, collaborate and provide the most innovative solutions across organizational boundaries. Distinguished Engineers will significantly impact our trajectory and devise clear roadmaps to deliver next generation technology solutions.

As a Director of Software Engineering within our AdTech organization, you will lead the technical strategy and architectural evolution of the platforms that power our most critical customer acquisition engines. This role is at the forefront of how we connect with millions of customers, overseeing the frameworks that drive high-volume conversions and support large-scale, multi-channel marketing initiatives.

You will be responsible for expanding our AdTech destination strategy, scaling proven capabilities from our core credit card business to broader lines of business, including Bank and Auto Finance. Your work will ensure our marketing technology is unified, resilient, and prepared for the next generation of growth.

Key Leadership & Technical Excellence

• Deep technical experts and thought leaders that help accelerate adoption of the very best engineering practices, while maintaining knowledge on industry innovations, trends and practices
• Visionaries, collaborating on Capital One’s toughest issues, to deliver on business needs that directly impact the lives of our customers and associates
• Role models and mentors, helping to coach and strengthen the technical expertise and know-how of our engineering and product community
• Evangelists, both internally and externally, helping to elevate the Distinguished Engineering community and establish themselves as a go-to resource on given technologies and technology-enabled capabilities

Responsibilities

• Build awareness, increase knowledge and drive adoption of modern technologies, sharing consumer and engineering benefits to gain buy-in
• Strike the right balance between lending expertise and providing an inclusive environment where others’ ideas can be heard and championed; leverage expertise to grow skills in the broader Capital One team
• Promote a culture of engineering excellence, using opportunities to reuse and innersource solutions where possible
• Effectively communicate with and influence key stakeholders across the enterprise, at all levels of the organization
• Operate as a trusted advisor for a specific technology, platform or capability domain, helping to shape use cases and implementation in an unified manner
• Lead the way in creating next-generation talent for Tech, mentoring internal talent and actively recruiting external talent to bolster Capital One’s Tech talent

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 7 years of experience in data engineering
• At least 3 years of experience in data architecture
• At least 2 years of experience building applications in AWS

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters’ Degree
• 9+ years of experience in data engineering
• 3+ years of data modeling experience
• 2+ years of experience with ontology standards for defining a domain
• 2+ years of experience using Python, SQL or Scala
• 1+ year of experience deploying machine learning models
• 3+ years of experience implementing big data processing solutions on AWS

Sponsorship

Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position

Salary

Chicago, IL: $244,700 - $279,200 for Distinguished Data Engineer

McLean, VA: $269,100 - $307,200 for Distinguished Data Engineer

New York, NY: $293,600 - $335,100 for Distinguished Data Engineer

Richmond, VA: $244,700 - $279,200 for Distinguished Data 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.

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Additional Information

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