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 - $192K *

Engage in critical investigations of anomalous activities, analyze threat intelligence, and drive detection engineering. Collaborate across teams to design scalable prevention and response efforts, wh...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $190K *

Deliver impactful insights by owning analytics and informatics in pharmacy network contracting. Lead advanced data governance, develop network models, and partner with teams to optimize performance an...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $180K *

Champion global growth strategies by driving customer acquisition, retention, and revenue. Collaborate across teams, optimize campaigns, manage budgets, and foster a culture centered on data-driven de...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$143K - $193K *

Elevate enterprise data architecture initiatives by translating strategic vision into actionable solutions, ensuring effective and consistent data governance, and driving innovative data practices acr...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$204K - $327K *

Engage your expertise to define a world-class technical success function, leading a team focused on driving product outcomes and strategic growth for enterprise-level customers in a dynamic SaaS envir...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Unlock the power of data as you design and implement sophisticated ETL solutions and data architectures, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive insight and innovation across the organizati...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $275K *

Empower engineering excellence as you lead a team driving high-quality software delivery. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance team culture and ensure reliability in a compliance-focused environm...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Transform healthcare technology by designing and developing scalable cloud-native applications, enhancing user experiences while ensuring system reliability and compliance in a dynamic, cross-function...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Empower innovation as you design and implement scalable data solutions, lead cloud initiatives, and drive best practices in a dynamic consulting environment. Junior engineers will look to you for ment...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $104K *

Join a team that drives effective decision-making through data analytics, modeling, and pricing support. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize processes, enhance reporting, and deliver strategic...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$159K - $206K *

Drive the Internal Platform Infrastructure program, enhancing cross-functional integrations and security initiatives while managing multiple complex workstreams and vendor relationships for operationa...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $188K *

Support the platform infrastructure program, enhancing internal tooling and integrations while aligning with cross-functional teams to drive effective technical solutions and strategic initiatives acr...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $190K *

Design and optimize low latency core API services while collaborating across teams to enhance infrastructure and support internal development platforms. Influence technical direction with a focus on r...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of enterprise sales by leading a high-performing team to exceed targets and deepen client relationships. Drive innovative sales strategies and engage senior execut...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Optimize data management processes by executing SQL and Spark scripts, ensuring quality and security in data integrations, and collaborating across teams to resolve technical issues and support projec...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$186K - $255K *

Help us shape innovative structural solutions for warehouse automation. Lead a high-performing engineering team while driving cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment focused on scal...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

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

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that drives strategic Deal Desk operations, ensuring growth while maintaining commercial integrity. This leadership role will guide a global team, enhancing processes and partnerships acro...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Shape the future of B2B healthcare solutions as a Product Marketing Director, leading strategic messaging, sales enablement, and product launches to drive market growth, enhance customer engagement, a...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $150K *

Shape the future of data analytics by leading a skilled team to create robust data pipelines, drive business insights, and implement innovative analytical solutions that transform healthcare challenge...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Partner with us to drive business growth by managing strategic sales initiatives in the Large Pharma sector, leveraging your expertise to expand client relationships and deliver impactful proposals wi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $268K *

Unlock your potential by leading dynamic remote teams to innovate e-commerce logistics. Drive strategic initiatives, champion automation, and create exceptional merchant experiences, all while fosteri...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building scalable data pipelines and improving infrastructure for effective data usage across multiple business areas. Empower analytics and ensure data quality to driv...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in migrating our legacy platform to a modern data pipeline while ensuring seamless customer experience and engineering discipline. Drive high-performance delivery and integrate AI to e...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $265K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise architecture with AI-driven practices that integrate modern technology solutions into product workflows, enhance delivery, and promote collaboration across eng...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $265K *

Innovate enterprise architecture by embedding AI-driven solutions and executable practices. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure architecture aligns with business goals, enhancing operational efficie...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   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.