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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$120K - $150K *

Champion seamless coding integration strategies in a multi-site academic health system. Drive operational excellence, ensure compliance, and enhance revenue integrity while leading high-performing tea...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$50K - $130K *

Join our innovative team to develop enterprise software tools that automate retail merchandising decisions using cloud-deployed applications and data orchestration. Collaborate with diverse profession...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$172K - $197K *

Lead the charge in shaping the engineering vision and scaling architecture to support rapid growth, driving organizational effectiveness while ensuring platform resilience in a high-performance, remot...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Explore opportunities as a Data Architect driving technology transfer and collaboration. This role involves managing agreements, tracking projects, and liaising between researchers and leadership to e...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $235K *

Lead and innovate in our modeling group, managing a team of engineers to develop next-gen technology while ensuring seamless integration with AI and existing systems; collaborate closely with stakehol...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $265K *

Lead the charge in advancing broadband analytics through cutting-edge ML and data science techniques to deliver insights that enhance service assurance and subscriber experiences in a vibrant cloud pl...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$140K - $197K *

Transform client relationships by leading diverse teams, driving project success, and fostering partnerships. Leverage your cost management expertise to enhance performance while contributing to strat...

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1 week ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in optimizing client coding integration across healthcare operations to enhance onboarding, ensure coding compliance, and drive performance improvements through strategic partnerships...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$129K - $210K *

Join us to drive innovation in data architecture as you lead technical strategies for our enterprise data platform. Collaborate across teams to enhance platform reliability and security while mentorin...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Accelerate progress at our AI practice by directly driving growth strategies, developing market offerings, and building strategic partnerships to enhance capabilities and market reach in federal and c...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$196K - $245K *

Shape the future of data infrastructure by building robust systems that empower cross-functional teams and drive insights for millions of users. Your expertise will ensure reliable data processing and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Elevate analytics by owning metrics and modeling financial data, driving accuracy and automation in reporting, forecasting, and reconciliation for impactful business decisions...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $115K *

Partner with us to enhance our Workday ecosystem by supporting, optimizing, and maintaining HRIS functions. Collaborate effectively across teams to ensure data integrity and deliver efficient system s...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock your potential by designing, building, and managing cloud services that drive AI features, using C#/.NET, Python, and Go, in a fast-paced environment for enterprise-scale solutions...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the design and development of mission-critical distributed application architectures. Combine hands-on technical leadership with strategic oversight to create scalable and secure backend systems...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Optimize data management processes by leading cross-functional teams globally, ensuring timely data delivery, quality compliance, and effective stakeholder collaboration while mentoring peers in the c...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$201K - $253K *

Advance your career by building cutting-edge machine learning models for real-time inventory management across retail locations, driving significant impact and innovation while collaborating on a high...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$206K - $217K *

Make your mark in machine learning by designing, deploying, and advancing models that revolutionize inventory accuracy and optimize in-store operations for retailers across North America. Join a team...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$124K - $138K *

Unlock potential by managing IT operations, enhancing team performance, and implementing automation. Drive the efficiency of core systems and oversee a dedicated support team while serving as a techni...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$215K - $275K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Director, driving business process transformation across the Financial Services value chain, leading projects from discovery to execution while owning client portfolios...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$166K - $230K *

Empower a high-performing team while strategizing operational excellence in group travel support. Lead contract management and bookings by fostering continuous improvement and unwavering customer focu...

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Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$272K - $431K *

Drive innovation by leading the development of cutting-edge AI infrastructure. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design robust cloud-native solutions, enhance Kubernetes management, and optimize depl...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the evolution of data and analytics platforms, enhancing operational efficiency, and mentoring engineering teams in cutting-edge AI and MLOps technologies at enterprise sca...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $185K *

Drive impactful data transformation by establishing trusted analytics models. Shape core metrics, ensure data quality, and collaborate cross-functionally to enable business insights and financial repo...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $344K *

Take ownership of innovative customer data products that enhance payer, HCP, and engagement strategies. Drive product vision, roadmap, and performance while collaborating across teams to deliver scala...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.