Senior Director, Data Scientist – Global Payment Network

Capital One

. Partner with cross-functional teams of data scientists, software engineers, and product managers to deliver customer-focused products .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $286,200 - $392,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in leveraging Python, AWS, and machine learning to analyze large datasets and drive business insights. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and translate complex data science concepts into actionable strategies.

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Python ProgrammingMachine LearningData AnalyticsRelational DatabasesAWS

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisMachine Learning Model DevelopmentData RetrievalData CombinationData EvaluationData ValidationOpen Source ProgrammingStatistical AnalysisData VisualizationModel Implementation

Soft Skills

CollaborationStakeholder EngagementCritical ThinkingTalent DevelopmentCommunication

Tools & Technologies

CondaH2OSpark

Industry Keywords

Cross-Functional TeamsEmerging TechnologiesBusiness GoalsData ScienceNumeric DataTextual Data

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSOpen SourcePythonSpark

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with cross-functional teams of data scientists, software engineers, and product managers to deliver customer-focused products
Leverage Python, Conda, AWS, H2O, Spark, and other technologies to uncover insights from large volumes of numeric and textual data
Build machine learning models through design, training, evaluation, validation, and implementation
Translate complex data science work into tangible business goals
Research and evaluate emerging technologies and state-of-the-art methods
Retrieve, combine, and analyze data from varied sources and structures
Develop talent and challenge conventional thinking with stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree plus 10 years of experience in data analytics, or Master’s Degree plus 8 years of experience in data analytics, or PhD plus 5 years of experience in data analytics
At least 4 years of experience in open source programming languages for large scale data analysis
At least 4 years of experience with machine learning
At least 4 years of experience with relational databases
Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being
Reasonable accommodations for applicants who require them
Equal opportunity and non-discrimination protections