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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$95K - $140K *

Join a team that's redefining client experiences through strategic media leadership. Take the reins of a diverse healthcare portfolio, driving integrated, audience-first paid media initiatives that yi...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Lead and transform data management projects, ensuring client satisfaction and strategic outcomes. Collaborate with technical teams to optimize project health while managing complex initiatives across...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $183K *

Innovate and build resilient cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines at scale, enhancing developer efficiency across multiple teams while ensuring security and compliance in a health tech environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $216K *

Empower your career by leading the design and development of user-centric frontends for our AI platform, enabling seamless integration and interaction across enterprise applications...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $200K *

Drive global accounting excellence as a Senior Director, overseeing controllership, internal controls, and financial reporting to ensure compliance and support IPO readiness. Lead a diverse team, coll...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $200K *

Champion financial excellence by leading controllership operations and global accounting practices. Drive compliance, technical rigor, and operational improvements as you prepare the organization for...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $160K *

Shape the future of homebuilding by leading a small team of engineers to develop innovative solutions. Balance technical ownership and people leadership while driving impactful projects from concept t...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $270K *

Innovate the global recruiting strategy by leading a high-performing team. Drive operational excellence while partnering with executives on workforce planning and building scalable hiring systems. Sha...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $180K *

Elevate your career by driving strategic growth in fintech. Lead enterprise sales, build relationships, and consult on security solutions. Shape market adoption with innovative AI-powered identity and...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of cloud security by designing and securing complex cloud environments across GCP, Azure, and AWS, while providing strategic guidance and enhancing compliance for clients with a focus...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $265K *

Join us in leading transformative marketing strategies across channels, enhancing collaboration and execution between brand teams and analytics to drive impactful commercial delivery and optimize cust...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$106K - $176K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on building a scalable, metadata-driven data platform using Azure, Databricks, and PySpark to enhance data access governance and integration...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $161K *

Lead the charge in architecting and engineering a centralized Finance data platform, optimizing reporting and analytics for Finance operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scala...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI and data strategy by leading cross-functional teams, engaging executives, and driving impactful business outcomes through innovative solutions and robust governance frameworks...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$229K - $241K *

Join a team that's dedicated to scaling innovative enterprise solutions. Lead a senior engineering team while shaping architectural direction, promoting best practices, and collaborating across functi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$221K - $279K *

Lead a skilled team of engineers in developing scalable solutions for enterprise retail. Drive architectural decisions and unify integrations while fostering a culture of growth and strategic collabor...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $160K *

Drive analytics innovation by designing our BigQuery data warehouse and defining standards for data architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build a robust analytics platform and optim...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K *

Advance the future of sports analytics by designing and implementing innovative machine learning systems to optimize data-driven predictions and enhance product offerings in a collaborative, remote en...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$500K+*

Elevate your career by leading the SRE team to set reliability standards and optimize infrastructure across a rapidly changing environment, leveraging AI for enhanced operation efficiencies and cross...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform the payments landscape by building robust financial APIs and workflows. Join a passionate team to drive innovation in money movement, ensuring scalability, reliability, and accuracy for busi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of sports analytics by building robust data infrastructures and scalable transformation pipelines. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-value data models and empower data-driven d...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$260K - $300K *

Advance your engineering expertise by leading strategic product expansion, building robust systems across full-stack technologies, and empowering teams to leverage AI workflows for faster and high-qua...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $240K *

Champion the development of cutting-edge distributed OLTP storage systems, ensuring high performance and reliability under diverse workloads while driving architectural improvements in financial data...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $213K *

Empower analytics-driven decision-making by leading a team to deliver strategic insights and financial guidance. Balance technical execution with team management to enhance value from data analytics a...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $240K *

Transform the engineering landscape by leading innovative data teams to deliver scalable data solutions and enhance analytics. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive excellence, mentoring emerging ta...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.