Global Director of Software and Data Engineering, Enterprise Data Office

About Capital Group

At Capital Group, we believe in fostering an inclusive environment where you can bring your authentic self to work. We value diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, committed to a strong sense of belonging and a respectful workplace. Our core values—Integrity, Client Focus, Diverse Perspectives, Long-Term Thinking, and Community—guide us daily.

We recognize and reward value. Your performance is reviewed annually, and compensation includes a competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits, with company-funded retirement contributions factoring in salary and variable pay.

We support a full life. Enjoy generous time-away and health benefits from day one, with flexible work options. Benefit from 2-for-1 matching gifts for charitable contributions and access on-demand professional development to hone existing skills and learn new ones.

Role Overview: 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 spearhead Capital Group's data transformation, enabling new product launches and investment strategies to drive strategic growth. You will inspire and lead high-performing engineering teams to build innovative, scalable, and resilient software and data solutions for global Operating Groups like Investment Operations, ITG, Global Finance, and various stakeholders within the Investment Group and Client Groups. This role is crucial for Capital Group's market success, focusing on product data management, client-facing data, and marketing/publishing data automation.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of software and data engineering at Capital Group. You will partner with senior leaders to align technology investments with business priorities, champion engineering excellence, and cultivate an environment where diverse perspectives and continuous learning thrive.

Who Capital Group is Looking For

• You are a visionary leader capable of inspiring a team of 100+ associates and contractors to innovate with purpose.
• You have a proven track record leading large-scale engineering organizations, complex transformational initiatives, and developing future leaders.
• You foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement, instilling engineering rigor and discipline.
• You are a strategic thinker who connects business outcomes with data and technology solutions.
• You demonstrate clear vision in delivering user experiences and applications that make data accessible and compelling.
• You lead with empathy, empowering 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, building trust and alignment across diverse stakeholder groups through relationship management and influence.
• You thrive in dynamic environments, energized by solving complex challenges in the Buy Side Asset Management industry.
• You present plans clearly to executives, linking them to broader strategies and promoting partnership.
• You are excited to shape the future of EDO's structure, processes, and operating model, reinforcing clarity and 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.
• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

The Southern California Base Salary Range for this position is $263,560-$448,052. In addition to a highly competitive base salary, you will be eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, Capital’s annual profitability bonus, and a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings.

Key skills/competency

• Software Engineering Leadership
• Data Engineering
• Enterprise Data Strategy
• Cloud-native Architectures
• DevOps & CI/CD
• AI/Machine Learning
• Asset Management Industry
• Product Data Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Organizational Transformation