As a Distinguished Software Data Engineer at Capital One’s Enterprise Data Platform team, you will lead the design and architecture of mission-critical data platforms by defining and executing a bold technical strategy to create standardized, well-governed data solutions. Your daily work involves modernizing the Business Data Catalog to transform fragmented datasets into high-fidelity assets for enterprise-wide AI readiness. You will act as a bridge between engineering and business impact, driving adoption of rigorous data standardization practices that enable innovation with speed and precision. This role requires expertise in designing resilient distributed systems and event-driven patterns while also mentoring junior engineers and fostering an inclusive culture of excellence. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in data engineering and the ability to influence executive strategy while maintaining hands-on credibility through proof-of-concepts and exploratory analyses.
Define and execute a bold technical strategy for unified Data Product architecture.
Modernize the foundational Business Data Catalog to transform fragmented datasets into high-fidelity assets.
Institutionalize rigorous data standardization practices across the enterprise.
Design resilient, multi-tenant distributed systems and event-driven patterns at scale.
Build proof-of-concepts and exploratory analyses bridging tech strategy and production solutions.
What we're looking for
9+ years of experience in data engineering.
Design and execute technical strategies for unified Data Product architecture.
Build high-scale solutions for standardized, well-governed data creation.
Mentor next-generation engineers and champion inclusive excellence culture.
Bridge deep engineering with business impact through rigorous data practices.
Act as authoritative expert in data consumption, building proof-of-concepts.
Market check
Salary context
This
$269,100–$307,200
range sits above
98%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$125,100–$200,700
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$130,462–$206,381
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
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Employer
About Capital One Financial
Capital One Financial is a bank holding company specializing in credit cards, auto loans, banking, and savings products, known for its data-driven approach to consumer and commercial finance. Industry: Financial Services & Banking
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Listed pay typically runs
$197,300–$225,100
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