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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$330K - $500K+*

Transform Netflix's understanding of infrastructure efficiency by developing metrics and insightful analyses. Collaborate with diverse data teams to shape investment decisions that drive operational e...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Help us design and optimize data architecture by leading high-impact projects and cross-functional teams, ensuring quality data processes while delivering actionable insights across business units...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $218K *

Lead, mentor, and inspire a dynamic team of Solutions Architects, ensuring customer success and driving revenue growth through strategic leadership and collaboration with sales to achieve regional tar...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform data engineering delivery by managing project lifecycles, defining clear requirements, and ensuring effective communication between stakeholders and engineering teams to drive projects to su...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$193K - $285K *

Redefine the future of security at scale by leading innovative product engineering efforts. Drive collaboration, technical vision, and proactive controls to ensure a secure and resilient delivery ecos...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $190K *

Shape data-driven strategies by leading advanced analytics initiatives, collaborating with teams to deliver impactful insights, and driving business growth for Pharmaceutical and Life Science clients...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Drive the vision and execution of a 2D/3D design tool to enhance user experience, leveraging innovative workflows and robust metrics while collaborating closely with engineering, design, and various b...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $200K *

Help us lead and innovate within the architecture market by overseeing project teams, driving business growth, and fostering strong client relationships while aligning with strategic initiatives and f...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer innovative data solutions, design robust architectures, and optimize complex data pipelines. Lead and mentor a team while ensuring data integrity and compliance through hands-on governance and...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Unlock impactful insights by leading data strategies for business units. Drive revenue and enhance decision-making through data empowerment while ensuring compliance and risk management. Collaborate a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$182K - $251K *

Join our team to lead the strategy and vision for innovative data products, enhancing our data platform and customer experiences. Collaborate across teams to drive exceptional insights and deliver sol...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $283K *

Lead the charge in enterprise program innovation, directing cross-unit strategies to enhance execution and governance on multi-million dollar initiatives, while fostering collaboration, transparency...

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Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $282K *

Lead the charge in innovating personalized shopping experiences through AI and machine learning. Define strategies and execution for Growth and Styling portfolios, driving impactful data-driven decisi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$165K - $200K *

Pioneer innovative infrastructure solutions in a dynamic startup, balancing rapid delivery with robust security. Collaborate across teams to scale and optimize our cloud architecture and ML pipelines...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading and scaling a multidisciplinary engineering team in full-stack and data engineering. Drive impact through collaboration and technical excellence, ensuring quality and in...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $170K *

Drive success by managing a talented software engineering team, enhancing payment products, and improving user experiences in healthcare. Collaborate across functions, maintain quality standards, and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$204K - $290K *

Optimize reliability across our production systems by leading a dynamic engineering team that leverages AI and operational principles to develop scalable practices, tools, and culture, ensuring perfor...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Grow your career with a strategic sales leader driving enterprise revenue growth, refining go-to-market strategies, coaching high-performing teams, and aligning executive operations across diverse sec...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$164K - $205K *

Unlock potential by spearheading new lodging supply partnerships, sourcing and closing agreements that enhance our platform’s offerings across diverse booking channels, ensuring successful activation...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining internal systems engineering. You will lead, inspire, and develop engineers while driving critical platform initiatives across identity, access, and ITSM, ensuring effect...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $250K *

Lead the technical development and implementation of cutting-edge Databricks solutions. Collaborate with customers to architect innovative platforms, drive migration strategies, and support AI initiat...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$230K - $283K *

Lead innovative development of a Data-as-a-Service platform driving AI integration through semantic business objects, partnering across teams to elevate enterprise data understanding and harnessing da...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $155K *

Elevate your career by overseeing strategy and execution across commerce media and marketplace dynamics. As a key leader, you'll drive excellence, manage client relationships, and collaborate cross-fu...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$293K - $335K *

Help us lead and develop a team of Sales Engineers to drive technical excellence, support complex sales cycles, and enhance customer engagement, all while building a scalable enterprise-focused organi...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate project outcomes as you lead global deliverable management for a complex multi-country initiative, ensuring compliance and operational success across teams and milestones while fostering colla...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.