Engineering Director Jobs in Chicago, IL
Engineering Director jobs in Chicago are concentrated in the Loop, River North, and the Fulton Market tech corridor, with strong demand across enterprise software, manufacturing technology, and healthcare IT. Employers hiring right now include U.S. Bank, PwC, and West Monroe. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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As a Capital One Director of Software Engineering, you'll work on everything from customer-facing web and mobile applications using cutting-edge open source frameworks, to highly-available RESTful microservices, to back-end Java based systems and Machine learning models using the hottest techniques in Big Data. You'll bring solid experience in emerging and traditional technologies such as: node.js, Java, GO, AngularJS, React, Python, REST, JSON, XML, Ruby, Perl, NoSQL databases, relational databases, Spark, Artifactory, Maven, iOS, Android, and AWS/Cloud Infrastructure to name a few.
You will:
Lead, manage and grow multiple teams of product focused software engineers
Mentor and guide the professional and technical development of engineers on your team.
Work with product managers to understand desired application capabilities and testing scenarios
Continuously improve software engineering practices
Work within and across Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions across a full-stack development tools and technologies
Lead the craftsmanship, availability, resilience, and scalability of your solutions
Bring a passion to stay on top of tech trends, experiment with and learn new technologies, participate in internal & external technology communities, and mentor other members of the engineering community
Encourage innovation, implementation of cutting-edge technologies, inclusion, outside-of-the-box thinking, teamwork, self-organization, and diversity
Work across to improve the velocity of your and other teams
Lead efforts to deploy new and existing applications into AWS environments
Break existing monolithic applications into micro service architectures and build new microservices
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree
At least 7 years’ experience in software development
At least 5 years’ experience in people management
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a Master’s Degree in Software Engineering
10+ years’ of experience in software development
5+ years’ of experience in Agile practices
Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity, utilizing capabilities beyond basic code completion
Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified 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.
Chicago, IL: $244,700 - $279,200 for Director, Software EngineeringMcLean, VA: $269,100 - $307,200 for Director, Software Engineering
Plano, TX: $244,700 - $279,200 for Director, 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.
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 One's 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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Who's Hiring
- U.S. Bank4

- PwC2

- West Monroe2

- Vizient2

- Guidehouse2G
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services9
- Technology & Software6
- Hospitality & Tourism4
- Investment & Asset Management4
- Insurance2
Engineering Director Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a engineering director job in Chicago?
Focus on Chicago's highest-demand sectors: enterprise software companies in Fulton Market, large manufacturers along the industrial corridor, and healthcare systems anchored in Streeterville and the Medical District. Most Chicago engineering director roles favor candidates who have led cross-functional teams in regulated or high-scale environments. Networking through local tech meetups and industry groups in the Loop gives you a practical edge over remote applicants.
Which companies hire engineering directors in Chicago?
Employers hiring engineering directors in Chicago right now include U.S. Bank, PwC, and West Monroe, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Chicago's hiring landscape mixes global enterprises headquartered downtown, mid-size fintech and insurtech firms, and major hospital networks, giving engineering directors options from growth-stage companies to established industry leaders.
Are there remote engineering director jobs in Chicago?
Yes, though the share is limited since most engineering director roles involve on-site team leadership and stakeholder collaboration. About 22% of engineering director openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with hybrid arrangements more common than fully remote. Cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, and software development leadership are the functions most likely to offer schedule flexibility in this market.
How can I get a engineering director job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving into a senior engineering manager role at one of Chicago's mid-size software or fintech firms, where the step to director is shorter than at a large enterprise. Target companies in Fulton Market and the West Loop that are scaling quickly and promote from within. Building visibility through Chicago tech communities and contributing to high-impact projects that cross team boundaries accelerates the transition.
Which industries hire the most engineering directors in Chicago?
Most engineering director openings in Chicago sit in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Hospitality & Tourism, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Chicago's role as a hub for financial services, manufacturing technology, and large hospital systems creates consistent demand for engineering leadership across both product-focused and operationally complex organizations.
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