Global Director of Software and Data Engineering

“I can be myself at work.”

You are more than a job title. We want you to feel comfortable doing great work and bringing your best, authentic self to everything you do. We value your talents, traditions, and uniqueness—and we’re committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging in a respectful workplace.  

We intentionally seek diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, investing in a culture designed to celebrate differences. We believe that belonging leads to better outcomes and a stronger community of associates united by our mission. At Capital, we live our core values every day: Integrity, Client Focus, Diverse Perspectives, Long-Term Thinking, and Community. 

“I can influence my income.” 

You want to feel recognized at work. Your performance will be reviewed annually, and your compensation will be designed to motivate and reward the value that you provide. You’ll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Your company-funded retirement contribution will factor in salary and variable pay, including bonuses. 

“I can lead a full life.” 

You bring unique goals and interests to your job and your life. Whether you’re raising a family, you’re passionate about where you volunteer, or you want to explore different career paths, we’ll give you the resources that can set you up for success. 

• 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 

“I can succeed as the Global Director of Software and Data Engineering, Enterprise Data Office”

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.

“I am the person Capital Group is looking for”

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

“I can apply in less than 4 minutes.”  

You’ve reviewed this job posting and you’re ready to start the candidate journey with us. Apply now to move to the next step in our recruiting process. If this role isn’t what you’re looking for, check out our other opportunities and join our talent community.  

“I can learn more about Capital Group.”  

At Capital Group, the success of the people who invest with us depends on the people in whom we invest. That’s why we offer a culture, compensation and opportunities that empower our associates to build successful and prosperous careers. Through nine decades, our goal has been to improve people’s lives through successful investing. We know that our history is a testament to the strength of the people we hire. More than 9,000 associates in 30+ offices around the world help our clients and each other grow and thrive every day. Find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Glassdoor.‎ 

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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.

You can learn more about our compensation and benefits here.

* Temporary positions in the United States are excluded from the above mentioned compensation and benefit plans.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we comply with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. As equal opportunity employers, our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender and gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, AIDS/HIV status, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.