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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$110K - $120K *

Engage deeply with a single enterprise client, driving data analysis, building SQL queries, and optimizing workflows. Own data processes, automate tasks, and contribute to scalable solutions in a fast...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $188K *

Shape the future of security operations by leading SOC Engineering to enhance telemetry, detection, and automation capabilities. Drive technical excellence, scalability, and strategic initiatives whil...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Explore innovative data solutions by designing and maintaining data pipelines that support critical business operations. Collaborate across teams to maximize project impact while ensuring compliance w...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $200K *

Transform your career by building and operating a resilient, scalable data platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance cloud infrastructure for critical data and ML workloads, ensurin...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $288K *

Deliver impactful AI leadership by shaping clinical intelligence strategies, managing cross-functional teams, and driving scalable machine learning solutions to enhance healthcare data insights and im...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $225K *

Shape the market presence of a leading tech company by leading a product marketing team, optimizing pricing models, and driving sales enablement to elevate brand perception and market share in the ide...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$272K - $431K *

Join a leading team to architect and develop next-gen Kubernetes platforms, enhancing cloud and on-prem environments with scalable, resilient solutions for AI and computational workloads across large...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $115K *

Champion innovative solutions by designing and optimizing computer vision models, collaborating across departments to drive impactful machine learning projects, and influencing technical direction to...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $168K *

Partner with us to manage complex HCM and ERP projects, ensuring successful deployment and customer satisfaction. Lead customer engagements while mentoring teams, utilizing project management tools to...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $185K *

Unlock your potential by driving data quality and analytics as you transform raw health data into trusted datasets. Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure efficiency and reliability in data mode...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $225K *

Lead engineering teams in developing AI-native software and managing cross-pod operations, driving architectural excellence, mentoring talent, and ensuring robust delivery in a fast-paced, collaborati...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $207K *

Elevate your career by leading WWT's data strategy within the AI Transformation Office. Drive data reliability and readiness for AI projects while ensuring efficient collaboration across the organizat...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $135K *

Design, build, and optimize data infrastructure for scalable solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data capabilities across various client implementations and strategic...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$189K - $289K *

Champion the delivery of client-focused data center deployment projects. Oversee all aspects, from design coordination to project management, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to cost and tim...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at a leading tech firm by managing and mentoring a high-performing engineering team, focusing on advanced customer communication solutions and ensuring sustainable development of c...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$197K - $367K *

Lead the charge in managing a Salesforce Data Engineering team, driving critical integration and migration projects while leveraging advanced AI technologies to enhance data solutions and mentor engin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock new business opportunities by managing sales processes and developing strong client relationships. Drive strategies from lead generation to contract negotiations, ensuring client satisfaction a...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping a high-performance culture by partnering with Finance, Legal, and Operations teams to enhance talent management, org design, and employee engagement in a rapidly growing env...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $160K *

Champion the evolution of data solutions by leading a dedicated team, integrating technical and business needs to drive impactful outcomes for federal clients in the high-priority DHS sector...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in building a unified data platform, shaping analytics infrastructure to streamline decision-making processes and enhance data accessibility across teams while ensuring high quality an...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Empower our engineering team to enhance support for partners through streamlined processes, incident management, and self-service tools, fostering efficient operations while tackling complex technical...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a talented team to refactor and optimize backend architecture, driving scalable data solutions and high-performance systems. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance product strategy while mento...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance client relationships by leading strategic data centre projects while utilizing your cost management expertise to drive outstanding performance and foster team growth within a dynamic environme...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$156K - $215K *

Transform data services by leading the design and operations of cutting-edge distributed systems at scale across multi-cloud infrastructures, driving automation and collaboration with global engineeri...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $265K *

Elevate the reliability and efficiency of production systems while leading a talented global DevOps/SRE team. Drive security, scalability, and automation initiatives on an AWS-based infrastructure, al...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   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.