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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$270K - $300K *

Drive the future of live-service gaming by leading engineering teams to develop innovative tools and solutions, ensuring top-notch player experiences and robust gameplay. Guide technical vision and em...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $173K *

Join a dynamic team as you design scalable data architectures, enhance data governance, and lead strategy for innovative analytics solutions. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to create effi...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Oversee the delivery of innovative AI and GenAI data solutions, ensuring successful project implementations. Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to drive business value through advance...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Lead the charge in evolving our technology ecosystem by architecting high-velocity delivery models and integrating AI-driven solutions to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making across the...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Transform financial strategy by owning end-to-end planning, reporting, and analysis. Collaborate with C-suite and G&A functions to drive insights and efficiency, leveraging technology to enhance repor...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $200K *

Advance analytical strategies across marketing and product funnels, linking acquisition to member engagement. Drive rigorous experimentation, build models, and empower self-service analytics in a fast...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$175K - $225K *

Elevate brand storytelling by leading a dynamic content team to create compelling, human-focused narratives that drive engagement and support market growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to harness i...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $130K *

Collaborate to design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines while ensuring high-quality data delivery and performance. Engage with cross-functional teams to drive analytics and reporting soluti...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $178K *

Unlock potential by ensuring timely, high-quality data deliveries while collaborating closely with various teams. Drive operational rigor within data product operations to enhance customer trust and s...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in driving innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and foster team collaboration across departments. You'll empower others by leveraging your strategic insights and ex...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$144K - $288K *

Transform client engagements by leading delivery excellence, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and financial performance in the pharmaceutical sector. Drive scalable execution while enhanci...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Take ownership of end-to-end feature development, delivering high-quality, scalable applications using React, TypeScript, Django, and Python while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $187K *

Join a dynamic team to lead global payroll operations, ensuring timely, compliant, and accurate processing across 18 countries while fostering collaboration and innovation to enhance employee experien...

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Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise data and AI architecture, crafting integration strategies, and driving decision-making with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact, scalable solutions tha...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming Warehouse and Transportation Management capabilities through strategic program execution, agile methodologies, and cross-functional leadership to drive growth and conti...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$149K - $185K *

Transform security practices by leading a talented team focused on cloud and application security. Collaborate with engineering and compliance to enhance system resilience, scalability, and integrity...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining data analytics by creating impactful solutions that bridge technical engineering with strategic insights, ensuring data readiness across multiple platforms and delivering...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$215K - $300K *

Empower a team that's architecting large-scale systems. Drive innovation, define standards, and mentor engineering talent to enhance our core platform's architecture and reliability while collaboratin...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Empower your career by designing cutting-edge AI platforms on AWS. Lead initiatives in building scalable ecosystems for intelligent workflows, ensuring governance and excellence in AI architecture whi...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in integrating critical systems by managing teams, optimizing throughput, and driving technical design. Collaborate across departments to elevate integration processes and establish st...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Grow with us as you transform data into strategic insights, enabling data-driven decisions. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance data infrastructure and analytics, driving innovation and improvin...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$203K - $348K *

Empower innovation through AI strategy implementation, fostering alignment and execution across diverse teams to enhance product development from concept to commercialization...

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1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$194K - $326K *

Transform large-scale agentic data infrastructures by architecting robust ML systems, driving cross-team collaborations, and mentoring top engineers to innovate seamless agent-based experiences that f...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Help us design and deploy innovative machine learning solutions for satellite imagery analytics, focusing on computer vision and predictive modeling. Collaborate with experts to enhance ML processes a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$172K - $229K *

Shape the future of AI data engineering by leading a talented team to innovate and streamline ML dataset generation and data warehousing, driving operational excellence for advanced technologies in a...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.