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Capital Group · 10 hours ago

Global Director of Software and Data Engineering, Enterprise Data Office

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$264K/yr - $448K/yr

15+ years exp

Capital Group is a company that values diversity and belonging in the workplace. They are seeking a Global Director of Software and Data Engineering to lead transformative initiatives in leveraging data for product and investment strategy development, while managing high-performing teams and fostering a culture of engineering excellence.

Financial Services

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

As the Global Director of Software and Data Engineering, Enterprise Data Office (EDO), you will be at the helm of transforming how Capital Group leverages data to launch new products and investment strategies to the market and drive strategic growth

You will inspire and lead high-performing engineering teams to build innovative, scalable, and resilient software and data solutions that empower our global Operating Groups, including Investment Operations, ITG, and Global Finance, and the many stakeholders in the Investment Group and Client Groups they serve

You will lead in areas that are critical to Capital Group’s market success, including product data management, client-facing data, and marketing/publishing data automation

This role is a unique opportunity to shape the future of both software and data engineering at Capital Group—where creativity meets strategy, and fun is part of the journey

You will partner with senior leaders across the enterprise to align technology investments with business priorities, champion a culture of engineering excellence, and foster an environment where diverse perspectives and continuous learning thrive

You are a visionary leader who will inspire a team of 100+ associates and contractors to innovate and deliver with purpose

You have a proven track record of leading large-scale engineering organizations, complex initiatives that require transformational change, and developing future leaders

You foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement, instilling engineering rigor and discipline in your teams

You are a strategic thinker who connects the dots between strategic business outcomes and data and technology solutions

You demonstrate clear vision and experience in delivering user experiences and apps that delight end users and make data accessible in compelling and dynamic manners

You lead with empathy and empower teams to take ownership and drive results

You are passionate about modern engineering practices, AI and data-driven decision making in fast paced organizations

You are a demonstrated leader, preferably with deep experience in Asset Management, with expertise in product data and analytics, Investment Operations and market-facing demands

You are a strong communicator who builds trust and alignment across diverse stakeholder groups, employing strong relationship management and influence

You thrive in a dynamic environment and are energized by solving the most complex challenges facing the Buy Side Asset Management industry

You present plans clearly to executives, including the EDO Leadership team, linking them to broader strategies and promoting partnership

You are excited to shape the future of EDO’s structure, processes and operating model in a way that provides clarity and reinforces accountability

Qualification

Software EngineeringData EngineeringAI/Data ScienceCloud-native ArchitecturesCI/CDDevOpsData MeshAWSAzurePythonSparkAirflowKubernetesDBTDatabricksEmpathyLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationStrategic Thinking

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

15+ years of experience in software and data engineering or AI/data science, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles

Demonstrated success in leading global, cross-functional engineering teams

Deep expertise in modern data and software engineering platforms and practices (e.g., cloud-native architectures, modern application design, CI/CD, DevOps, data mesh)

Experience driving enterprise-wide technology transformations and delivering measurable business impact

Strong expertise in the Financial Services and Asset Management industries and ability to influence at all levels of the organization

Commitment to developing talent and building high-performing, diverse teams

Experience with platforms and tools such as AWS, Azure, Python, Spark, Airflow, Kubernetes, DBT, Databricks, and modern front-end frameworks

Benefits

Enjoy generous time-away and health benefits from day one, with the opportunity for flexible work options

Receive 2-for-1 matching gifts for your charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love

Access on-demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones

In addition to a highly competitive base salary, per plan guidelines, restrictions and vesting requirements, you also will be eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, plus Capital’s annual profitability bonus plus a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings.