Distinguished Data Engineer; Marketing Technology
Listed on 2026-05-31
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IT/Tech
Data Engineer, Systems Engineer -
Engineering
Data Engineer, Systems Engineer
Distinguished Data Engineer (Marketing Technology)
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.
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 inner source 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
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.
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
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