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Data Engineer I Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Lead Data Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$109K - $131K/yr

Lead Data Engineer Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy ... i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other ...

Lead Data Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$109K - $131K/yr

Lead Data Engineer Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy ... i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other ...

Lead Data Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$109K - $131K/yr

Lead Data Engineer Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy ... i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other ...

Lead Data Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$109K - $131K/yr

Lead Data Engineer Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy ... i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other ...

Description: Job Summary Engineer I, under close supervision, assists with engineering system ... Collects data, gathers information and performs basic and standard computations or analysis. May ...

Description: Job Summary Engineer I, under close supervision, assists with engineering system ... Collects data, gathers information and performs basic and standard computations or analysis. May ...

Description Job Summary Engineer I, under close supervision, assists with engineering system design ... Collects data, gathers information and performs basic and standard computations or analysis. May ...

Job Type Full-time Description Job Summary Engineer I, under close supervision, assists with ... Collects data, gathers information and performs basic and standard computations or analysis. May ...

Lead Data Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$109K - $131K/yr

Lead Data Engineer Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy ... i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other ...

Description: Job Summary Engineer I, under close supervision, assists with engineering system ... Collects data, gathers information and performs basic and standard computations or analysis. May ...

Job Type Full-time Description Job Summary Engineer I, under close supervision, assists with ... Collects data, gathers information and performs basic and standard computations or analysis. May ...

Job Type Full-time Description Job Summary Engineer I, under close supervision, assists with ... Collects data, gathers information and performs basic and standard computations or analysis. May ...

Description Job Summary Engineer I, under close supervision, assists with engineering system design ... Collects data, gathers information and performs basic and standard computations or analysis. May ...

Description Job Summary Engineer I, under close supervision, assists with engineering system design ... Collects data, gathers information and performs basic and standard computations or analysis. May ...

Lead Data Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$109K - $131K/yr

Lead Data Engineer Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy ... i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other ...

Data Engineer (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX · On-site

$113K - $136K/yr

DATA ENGINEER (STARLINK) At SpaceX, we're leveraging our experience building rockets and spacecraft ... S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S ...

Data Engineer III - AMZ9082429

Dallas, TX · On-site

$157K - $209K/yr

Data Engineer III Job Location: Dallas, Texas Job Number: AMZ9082429 Position Responsibilities ... i.) ETL/ELT processes; (ii.) OLAP technologies; (iii.) data modeling; (iv.) SQL; and (v.) Oracle.

Lead Data Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$109K - $131K/yr

Lead Data Engineer Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy ... i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other ...

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Data Engineer I information

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$41.5K

$120.9K

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How much do data engineer i jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for data engineer i in Texas is $120,851.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $106,700.00 and $128,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Data Engineer I vs Data Engineer II?

AspectData Engineer IData Engineer II
Required Experience0-2 years2-4 years
SkillsBasic data pipeline development, SQL, ETLAdvanced data modeling, performance optimization
CertificationsRelevant certifications (e.g., Google Cloud, AWS)Same as Data Engineer I, often with additional specialization
Work EnvironmentEntry-level projects, supervised tasksMore independent, complex projects

The main difference between Data Engineer I and Data Engineer II lies in experience and project complexity. Data Engineer I typically handles basic data tasks with limited experience, while Data Engineer II manages more complex projects with greater independence. Both roles often require similar certifications and work in similar environments, but the level of responsibility increases with experience.

What cities in Texas are hiring for Data Engineer I jobs? Cities in Texas with the most Data Engineer I job openings:
Infographic showing various Data Engineer I job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,851 per year, or $58.1 per hour.

Lead Data Engineer

Capital One

Plano, TX • On-site

$109K - $131K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago


Capital One rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 146 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

93rd of 170 rated banks


Job description

Lead Data Engineer

Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, inclusive, and iterative delivery environment? At Capital One, you'll be part of a big group of makers, breakers, doers and disruptors, who solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking Data Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies. As a Capital One Lead Data Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One.

What You'll Do:

  • Lead design and build Enterprise Level scalable, low-latency, fault-tolerant, well governed, well managed data platforms and data processing applications that provides meaningful and timely insights

  • Build the next generation of data driven Governance Controls, Distributed Data Pipelines and Analytics Data Stores using programming languages like Python, Java, Typescript, React

  • Lead a group of engineers building data pipelines using big data technologies (Databricks, Snowflake, Spark, Kafka, AWS Big Data Services, Redshift) on medium to large scale datasets

  • Influence best practices for Data Pipeline design, Data architecture and processing of structured and unstructured data.

  • Work in a creative & collaborative environment driven by agile methodologies with focus on CI/CD, Application Resiliency Standards, and partnership with Cyber & Security teams

  • Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, and mentoring other members of the engineering community

  • Collaborate with and across Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions in full-stack development tools and technologies

  • Work with a team of developers with deep experience in machine learning, distributed microservices, and full stack systems

  • Collaborate with digital product managers, and deliver robust cloud-based solutions that drive powerful experiences to help millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment

  • Perform unit tests and conduct reviews with other team members to make sure your code is rigorously designed, elegantly coded, and effectively tuned for performance

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree

  • At least 4 years of experience in application development (Internship experience does not apply)

  • At least 2 years of experience in big data technologies

  • At least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of experience in application development including Java, Python, SQL, or Scala

  • 4+ years of experience with a public cloud (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)

  • 4+ years experience with Distributed data computing tools (Flink, Kafka, Spark)

  • 4+ year experience working on real-time data and streaming applications

  • 4+ years of experience with NoSQL implementation (DynamoDB, OpenSearch)

  • 4+ years of data warehousing experience (Redshift or Snowflake)

  • 4+ years of experience with UNIX/Linux including basic commands and shell scripting

  • 2+ years of experience with Agile engineering practices

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

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.

Plano, TX: $179,400 - $204,700 for Lead Data Engineer











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 theCapital 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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