Senior Director, Field CTO- Capital One Software (Remote)

Company: Discover Financial Services
Location: Richmond
Posted on: March 16, 2026

Job Description:

Ever since our first credit card customer in 1994, Capital One has recognized that technology and data can enable even large companies to be innovative and personalized. As one of the first large enterprises to go all-in on the public cloud, we built the tools the marketplace lacked to operate at scale. In 2022, we launched Capital One Software, bringing Slingshot and Databolt to the global B2B market. We are seeking a SeniorDirector-level Field CTO to be the face of Databolt. You are a technically elite practitioner who is equally at home deep in a codebase or center-stage at a global conference. You will bridge the gap between our innovative product team and the world’s most regulated buying centers—CISOs, Chief Data Officers, and VP Data Engineers—helping them solve the "impossible" paradox: securing sensitive data (PII/PHI) without stifling AI and analytics innovation. Who You Are The Voice of Data Security: You are a recognized thought leader with a public track record (talks, blogs, open-source contributions). You dont just explain features; you articulate the paradigm shift in data security. Technically Lethal: You can stand up a Databolt environment, navigate a complex Snowflake/Databricks architecture, and debate the merits of vault-less tokenization vs. traditional encryption with a security architect. Strategic Evangelist: You understand that winning in cybersecurity requires a robust channel ecosystem. You will partner with elite VARs and GSIs to educate their technical leaders and ensure they are ardent advocates of our technology. What You’ll Do Keynote & Content: Be the premier technical voice for Databolt at major industry events (e.g., AWS re:Invent, Snowflake Summit, RSA). Create high-signal technical content, from white papers to architectural deep-dives. Executive Advisory: Serve as a "Field CTO" for our most strategic Global 2000 prospects, helping them build business cases that align risk reduction with business enablement. Channel Enablement: Work closely with our Channel Chief to educate technical teams at partners like Optiv, GuidePoint, and WWT. You will ensure their architects can credibly deploy and support our "0 to 1" solutions. Product Feedback Loop: Funnel technical insights from the field directly back to Product and Engineering to ensure our roadmap stays ahead of evolving compliance and AI needs. How You’ll Make an Impact You will define the markets technical perception of Databolt. Success is measured by the growth of our technical community, our presence in industry-leading security conversations, and the speed at which our channel partners can independently implement our solution for the worlds largest enterprises. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or military experience At least 9 years of experience in technical roles (for example: Engineering, Architecture, or Technical Consulting) At least 5 years of experience in a public facing role ( for example: Technical Evangelist, Field CTO, or Developer Advocate) with a verified portfolio of public speaking and technical content (for example: guides, blogs, white papers, podcasts, webinars) At least 4 years of experience with cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks) and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Preferred Qualifications: Experience as a CISO, CTO, or Lead Security Architect at a major enterprise or high-growth cybersecurity startup Experience building relationships within the cybersecurity channel ecosystem (VARs, GSIs, and Analyst communities like Gartner, Forrester) Demonstrated experience in 0 to 1 startup environments, building the technical narrative for a nascent product category Experience in data security frameworks (PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GDPR) and cryptographic concepts (Tokenization, Encryption, IAM) At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new 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. Remote (Regardless of Location): $286,200 - $326,700 for Sr. Dir, Software Engineering McLean, VA: $314,800 - $359,300 for Sr. Dir, Software Engineering New York, NY: $343,400 - $392,000 for Sr. Dir, Software Engineering Richmond, VA: $286,200 - $326,700 for Sr. Dir, Software Engineering San Francisco, CA: $343,400 - $392,000 for Sr. Dir, Software Engineering Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter. This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan. Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days. No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. For technical support or questions about Capital Ones recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

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