Director, Data Engineering Jobs on Ladders

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What is a Director, Data Engineering?

A Director of Data Engineering is a senior position predominantly responsible for overseeing the design and maintenance of an organization's databases. They supervise a team of data engineers and collaborate with data scientists to optimize data utilization and operational efficiency.

Why choose a career as a Director, Data Engineering?

With the increasing reliance on data by organizations, the demand for skilled Data Engineering Directors is on the rise. They ensure that data strategies align with organisational goals and are fundamental to driving business insights.

Steps to become a Director, Data Engineering

To get to this leadership position typically requires extensive industry experience, a strong understanding of data architecture and analytics, and proven leadership ability. An advanced degree in computer science or a related field is often preferred by employers.

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$235K - $275K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performing engineering team to create and manage internal software platforms. Drive technical direction and standards, ensuring successful delivery while collaborati...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of software engineering by leading Release Engineering, SecDevOps, and SRE functions. Define processes and strategy to improve reliability and velocity in a global team, ensuring soft...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $225K *

Grow your career with us by leading the engineering strategy for our innovative, data lineage platform. Drive a collaborative team, enhance deployment practices, and ensure product excellence for regu...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $270K *

Build and manage scalable data infrastructure that powers data-driven products and decision-making. Lead a high-impact team to ensure data governance, quality, security, and performance aligns with bu...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the vision for a high-impact Data Engineering Practice, leading strategy, P&L, talent, and client engagement to transform enterprise data into strategic assets and AI-ready infrastructure...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $225K *

Drive end-to-end data lifecycle management, ensuring a reliable architecture supports AI-driven insights while mentoring a senior team in a dynamic, healthcare-focused environment...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $177K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise data strategy and governance. Lead innovative data initiatives to enhance analytics, architecture, and team performance while driving impactful insights across...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $180K *

Champion high-quality data solutions as a Senior Manager, leading a team of engineers and data scientists. Shape strategies, maintain data integrity, and empower business analytics through effective c...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Drive the modernization of a critical enterprise data platform while leading a team of engineers. Focus on Oracle PL/SQL and cloud migration, ensuring high-quality delivery, team growth, and effective...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $195K *

Lead the charge in data engineering excellence on Google Cloud, driving modern architecture and analytics. Mentor agile teams, collaborate with clients, and implement robust data governance & AI solut...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career as a strategic leader in security architecture, defining and implementing secure-by-design principles across next-gen distributed storage platforms while driving cross-functional c...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $214K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of Content Engineering by guiding distributed technology teams to deliver innovative SaaS solutions and enhance business outcomes through strategic planning and e...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $185K *

Empower business decisions through insightful data analysis and reporting. Drive operational excellence by collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful analytics solutions, enhancing...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Drive innovation as a Software Engineering Director, leading multiple teams to deliver high-quality SaaS solutions while aligning technology with business goals and fostering a collaborative culture o...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$223K - $290K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by leading the Data Products team, driving innovative data solutions and strategies to improve clinical data ingestion and insights while collaborating with c...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Empower your career by leading innovative data engineering solutions. Drive best practices for ingestion, orchestration, observability, and data integrity in a collaborative environment that prioritiz...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $165K *

Serve as a key architect in building event streaming systems that handle massive data volumes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data architectures, ensuring reliability and performan...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Take ownership of a top-tier data engineering team, driving technical leadership and operational excellence in data infrastructure design and development while ensuring scalability and reliability acr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in architecting and enhancing data pipelines that deliver actionable insights for veteran healthcare analytics by collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring high-quality, harmonized...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Lead cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance an enterprise Data Lakehouse platform, driving operational excellence and aligning technology with business strategies to empower data-driven insigh...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$207K - $247K *

Join a team that's driving AI-native software delivery by leading diverse tech teams, aligning strategies with business priorities while championing engineering excellence and operational effectivenes...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $160K *

Join a team that's building scalable data solutions on GCP to modernize healthcare analytics. Drive innovation in data ingestion, automation, and semantic layers that empowers enterprise-wide reportin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Accelerate your career as a Principal Data Engineer, leading the design and development of innovative data pipelines while mentoring a skilled team to achieve scalable data infrastructure aligned with...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Unlock data potential by guiding client projects and driving internal collaboration on data models and partnerships. Contribute expertise to improve dataset utility in life sciences and enhance data s...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Join our data engineering team to design and maintain robust data pipelines. Collaborate with ML and analytics teams to ensure reliable, scalable data for AI applications across sports, enhancing mode...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director, Data Engineering do?question toggle

    A Director, Data Engineering is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organization's data infrastructure. They also lead a team of data engineers.

  • What is the average salary of a Director, Data Engineering?question toggle

    The average salary for a Director, Data Engineering can vary greatly, depending on the company size and location. However, positions on Ladders offer salaries of $100,000 or more.

  • What skills are required for a Director, Data Engineering role?question toggle

    Skills required include mastery in data architecture and analytics, advanced technical skills in database languages, leadership ability, and strong problem-solving skills.