Strategic Director, AI & Tech Recruiting

ITSMF; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 206,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Director of Tech Recruiting to lead strategic talent acquisition for software engineering, AI, data science and ML roles. You will partner with executives to modernize recruiting operations, drive hiring performance, and build high-performing teams in a fast-paced fintech environment.

You will guide analytics-driven processes, champion DEI initiatives, and own end-to-end recruiting excellence while delivering on business goals and talent brand as an employer of choice.

Qualifications

• Senior talent acquisition leader with extensive HR/recruiting experience.
• Proven ability to partner with executives on strategy and governance.
• Experience sourcing high‑caliber AI/technical talent and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior executives to deliver transformative talent acquisition strategies.
• Lead and inspire talent teams to source and hire AI/technical talent.
• Use data-driven insights to optimize pipeline performance and hiring outcomes.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives to improve candidate experience and enable recruiting.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across talent channels.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Strategic thinking

Hiring strategies

Data-driven

DEI advocacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Military Experience

Master's Degree or MBA

PHR/SPHR certification

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Director of Tech Recruiting to lead strategic talent acquisition for software engineering, AI, data science and ML roles. You will partner with executives to modernize recruiting operations, drive hiring performance, and build high-performing teams in a fast-paced fintech environment.

You will guide analytics-driven processes, champion DEI initiatives, and own end-to-end recruiting excellence while delivering on business goals and talent brand as an employer of choice.