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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$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving analytics excellence and innovation. As a senior leader, you'll tackle complex data challenges while collaborating to define and govern key performance metrics, architect ro...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Lead the analytics initiatives for monetization by partnering with cross-functional teams, driving insights and owning data pipelines, while enhancing data quality, dashboard governance, and technical...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead and empower a team of engineers to build and maintain a scalable Postgres product, driving execution and collaboration across teams while ensuring high standards of quality and reliability for de...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion impactful recruitment by supporting Engineering hiring needs and fostering strong partnerships. Drive full-cycle recruiting and enhance candidate experience while aligning with strategic busi...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$330K - $500K+*

Join a team focused on transforming cloud gaming data into self-service insights. You'll develop metrics, tools, and data products while collaborating with engineering teams to optimize quality of exp...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $220K *

Shape the AI/ML community by fostering relationships and driving project engagement, ensuring feedback informs product development, and collaboratively building a vibrant ecosystem for open-source inn...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive success by leveraging your business acumen and industry relationships to secure new accounts and foster long-term partnerships. Utilize strategic insights to navigate complex sales cycles and de...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform client engagement strategies by leading AI deployments, driving collaboration, and ensuring seamless integration. Play a pivotal role in shaping operations while delivering innovative soluti...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$232K - $260K *

Drive product marketing strategies and operations at a critical growth phase. Lead a team to define market narratives and align cross-functional initiatives, ensuring impactful launches that enhance s...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate solutions for AI governance and enterprise applications, ensuring robust standards and quality across AI agents. Collaborate with teams to enhance the Momentive Context Library and drive adva...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $204K *

Empower federal partnerships by leading capture strategies across a dynamic ecosystem, enhancing visibility and alignment between partners and sales teams to drive success in priority federal pursuits...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $220K *

Lead as a hands-on technology leader, driving Azure strategy, reliability, and performance while managing cross-functional teams to enhance internal developer platforms and foster an agile, product-or...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $145K *

Lead transformative data engineering efforts to design and implement scalable data pipelines, aligning complex systems with business goals while ensuring high performance and cost efficiency...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $249K *

Join a team that's driving healthcare analytics to transform data into actionable insights. Lead strategic initiatives and cultivate partnerships that enhance analytic capabilities, supporting multipl...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$264K - $330K *

Transform AI systems with innovation and production excellence. Lead the technology vision, build intelligent autonomous agents, and drive advancements for autonomous property management to enhance op...

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6 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Drive transformative data solutions by leading Decision Science initiatives that shape operational outcomes through advanced machine learning, while fostering an innovative team environment for impact...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$388K - $500K+*

Build and innovate within large-scale data systems, enhancing member experience through advanced analytics and collaboration with algorithm teams focused on personalization...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$203K - $305K *

Analyze marketing data to drive decisions and measure impact. Lead a high-performing team in marketing analytics, shaping strategies for insights, performance, and channel ROI across the business...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $200K *

Transform our global equity management by overseeing long-term incentive programs and executive compensation while developing scalable processes and governance to support our growth and operational ex...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$196K - $309K *

Empower the future of AI as a Principal ML Engineer, driving innovations that enhance Rovo Chat's quality and reliability. Lead cross-functional teams, architect robust ML systems, and transform compl...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$218K - $272K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise solutions by leveraging Cohesity technology. In this architect-level role, you'll drive technical strategy, design resilient architectures, and ensure successf...

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Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $183K *

Elevate software development by designing scalable, secure solutions that empower students. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, coach colleagues, and explore emerging technologies to enhance expe...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $230K *

Elevate construction management excellence by leading and optimizing a team across multiple regions. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance accountability, and foster relationships to deliver successful...

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3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $195K *

Elevate clinical data quality as a key leader in trial execution. Oversee data management deliverables, process optimizations, and compliance within cross-functional teams to support clinical developm...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $160K *

Elevate your career by building scalable data pipelines for healthcare insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop trusted data products and optimize existing systems, contributing to...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.