Explore Director of Data Engineering opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Directors of Data Engineering guide the strategy, architecture, and delivery of data platforms that help organizations turn information into reliable, useful products and insights.
These leaders set technical direction for data engineering, oversee the design and operation of data pipelines and platforms, and build teams responsible for dependable data access. The role often involves partnering with executives and peers in analytics, product, security, and software engineering to align data systems with business priorities.
Employers commonly seek a blend of engineering expertise and organizational leadership. Relevant strengths may include data architecture, cloud platforms, distributed processing, data warehousing, governance, privacy, reliability, and cost management. Directors also need experience hiring and developing teams, setting roadmaps, communicating trade-offs, and delivering complex projects across departments.
Director-level roles may be available across technology, finance, healthcare, retail, and other data-intensive industries. Depending on an organization’s structure, the position can lead to senior leadership opportunities such as Vice President of Data Engineering, Head of Data, or Chief Data Officer. Browse current listings to compare responsibilities, industries, and compensation details.
Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Search Director of Data Engineering jobs to discover roles that match your leadership experience and technical expertise, and review each listing for its requirements and compensation information.
$148K - $256K *
Shape the future of data engineering by architecting scalable, cloud-native data platforms on Azure and Databricks. Influence the organization’s data practices to leverage AI-driven insights, driving...
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$130K - $160K *
Champion innovative data solutions by leading migrations and optimizing access patterns. Collaborate with product engineers to drive the evolution of our database infrastructure, contributing to robus...
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Director, Infrastructure Engineering
$170K - $250K *
Help us build a high-performing infrastructure team that drives operational excellence and reliability. Lead a diverse group of engineers, manage budgets, and modernize technology while collaborating...
1 week ago
Lead Director, Software Development Engineering
$144K - $288K *
Transform healthcare by leading a high-performing analytics engineering team. Drive innovation in software development, machine learning, and data analytics to enhance patient experiences and outcomes...
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Lead Information Security Engineer
$139K - $250K *
Shape the future of cybersecurity by designing secure architectures and leading initiatives to protect systems and infrastructure. Drive improvements in security posture while collaborating with teams...
2 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer, Data Platform
$149K - $198K *
Advance data infrastructure by designing and implementing robust systems for data processing, discovery, and lineage, empowering engineering teams to leverage expansive data for machine learning and a...
3 weeks ago
$137K - $231K *
Empower your career by shaping design systems that enhance user experience. Collaborate with teams to build high-quality, interactive UI across platforms, ensuring accessibility and performance while...
1 week ago
$151K - $195K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of design engineering by developing innovative systems that enhance user experience across web and mobile platforms. Your expertise will drive quality and perform...
1 week ago
Senior Manager, Data Engineering
$110K - $220K *
Champion the development of scalable, AI-driven data platforms, blending technical expertise with leadership. Drive collaboration across teams to create customer-centric data solutions, ensuring high...
3 weeks ago
Software Engineer (Technical Leadership) - Central Growth
$175K - $210K *
Innovate and lead the technical vision for large-scale product systems, driving cross-functional initiatives and engineering excellence while mentoring teams to enhance growth and impact across multip...
6 days ago
Staff Machine Learning Engineer - Edge AI
$178K - $319K *
Lead the charge in developing end-to-end AI solutions leveraging large-scale data to enhance our core product offerings. Collaborate cross-functionally to innovate and optimize AI applications for rea...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Director, Partner Management, Americas
$195K - $241K *
Partner with us to drive growth and adoption across a diverse product portfolio, managing strategic partnerships from design to launch. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance relationships and ensu...
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Director of Provider Analytics
$138K - $201K *
Transform provider analytics by leading data-driven insights for contracting, performance, and network strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance network adequacy and drive strategic...
2 weeks ago
Director, People Strategy & Optimization
$165K - $175K *
Champion strategic people initiatives by advising leadership, crafting executive communications, and leveraging analytics to drive organizational effectiveness and accountability across the People fun...
Yesterday
Director, Application Security
$220K - $351K *
Lead and develop a high-impact Information Security team, driving strategy for Application Security and Security Architecture. Partner across multi-functional teams to ensure robust security practices...
4 weeks ago
Director, Advanced Analytics and Data Science - Innovation
$174K - $234K *
Shape the future of advanced analytics and AI, driving data-driven solutions across commercial, medical, and clinical operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver insights, enhance decision-m...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in SOCOM's UxS and autonomy control systems. Lead growth initiatives, manage capture strategies, and build relationships across the special operations community t...
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Director, Data Science - Consumer and Developer Experience (Remote-Eligible)
$244K - $279K *
Lead the charge in transforming data into actionable insights, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences and drive strategic initiatives through innovative data science...
1 week ago
$138K - $201K *
Architect cloud-based data solutions and drive enterprise data strategy. Leverage advanced analytics and modern data architectures to enhance operational efficiency and compliance in healthcare data m...
1 week ago
Senior Director, Product Management - XDR
$186K - $302K *
Take ownership of XDR product strategy and execution, driving cohesive integration across security domains to enhance customer outcomes and competitive positioning. Lead a high-performing team in deli...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Senior Director, Innovation and Delivery
$200K - $250K *
Drive critical initiatives by navigating ambiguity, building effective operating models, and ensuring measurable outcomes in a dynamic environment. Engage with leadership to implement AI solutions and...
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$160K - $200K *
Drive technical excellence by designing systems, setting standards, and mentoring engineers without formal management. Collaborate with Product to ensure alignment and tackle engineering challenges ac...
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Director, Strategy & Planning | United States | Remote
$230K - $275K *
Support our growth by leading GTM strategy and planning initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decisions, optimize revenue models, and enhance operational efficiency...
2 weeks ago
Director of Infrastructure Engineering
$225K - $325K *
Drive transformative initiatives in cloud infrastructure engineering, ensuring high availability and performance across global networking, HPC systems, and distributed storage, while mentoring teams t...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$210K - $247K *
Elevate application security by leading initiatives and shaping best practices across multiple programming languages, while collaborating with engineering teams to ensure that security is integrated a...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
What does a Director of Data Engineering do?
A Director of Data Engineering leads the teams and technical strategy behind an organization’s data platforms, pipelines, and infrastructure. The role typically combines architecture and operational oversight with hiring, planning, and cross-functional collaboration.
What qualifications are common for Director of Data Engineering jobs?
Requirements vary, but employers often look for substantial data engineering experience, a record of leading technical teams, and knowledge of data architecture, cloud platforms, governance, and scalable systems. Strong communication and strategic planning skills are also valuable.
How much do Director of Data Engineering jobs pay?
Compensation varies by employer, location, industry, and scope of responsibility. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for available salary details.
Where can I find Director of Data Engineering jobs paying $100,000 or more?
You can browse Director of Data Engineering openings on Ladders, which focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of at least $100,000.