Director of Data Engineering Jobs

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.

What Does a Director of Data Engineering Do?

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.

Key Skills and Qualifications

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.

Career Paths and Opportunities

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.

Find Director of Data Engineering Jobs on Ladders

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.

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$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading carrier engagement and strategies to optimize partnerships. Drive growth through market analysis, negotiation, and collaboration with internal teams, ensuring alignment wit...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$174K - $224K *

Empower organizations by shaping data governance strategies that enhance security, compliance, and operational resilience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful governance solut...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate project delivery by leading cross-functional teams in Interactive Response Technology, ensuring client satisfaction and timely execution while managing risks and fostering continuous improveme...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $200K *

Lead the charge in architecting innovative data solutions that transform complex scientific datasets into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful engineering pr...

Portland, MERemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$250K - $300K *

Lead the charge in transforming data into a strategic asset, ensuring quality and trust through authoritative systems while guiding organizations to make informed decisions with speed and confidence...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join us to develop and enhance algorithms for cutting-edge AI solutions. Collaborate with engineers and architects to transform innovative ideas into production-ready code, ensuring high-quality stand...

Cary, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $238K *

Join a team that's redefining security by leveraging AI to enhance application safety. You'll assess vulnerabilities, develop innovative security solutions, and shape the AI security strategy across t...

Denver, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $238K *

Lead the charge in enhancing application security by integrating AI-driven solutions, conducting assessments, and shaping the AI security strategy across the organization. Collaborate with cross-funct...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$210K - $250K *

Lead the development of innovative AI solutions by engaging with top researchers and translating complex research objectives into actionable plans. Drive the growth of our Frontier AI unit through tec...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Champion the development and strategy of cutting-edge AI services, overseeing a dynamic team of ML engineers and scientists to deliver impactful, reliable, and clinically sound solutions that enhance...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$230K - $275K *

Join a team that's committed to enhancing cloud reliability through innovative software and infrastructure solutions. Impact lives by maintaining scalable and secure systems supporting thousands of dr...

San Mateo, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$122K - $182K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise-scale data and AI solutions, modernizing actuarial processes, and driving cloud-native transformations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance decision-making...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $198K *

Lead the charge in building AI platform capabilities that power next-gen experiences, enabling teams to create scalable systems and multi-step workflows. Collaborate with engineers to develop reliable...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $200K *

Empower partner operations by leading strategy, optimizing processes, and enhancing tools for a diverse global partner ecosystem. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure scalable infrastructure and m...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying AI-driven solutions while leading execution teams and interfacing with customers. Drive innovation and deliver impactful results across complex projects in...

Austin, TXRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in data analysis and psychometrics to drive innovative assessment solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance educational outcomes through advan...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$114K - $152K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving product delivery through strong customer insights and effective collaboration with engineering and business teams, ensuring optimal integration experiences acro...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Engineer innovative GenAI applications with a focus on creating responsive, accessible frontend solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences through performant UI des...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join us to design and implement innovative GenAI applications, focusing on creating intuitive, high-performance frontend interfaces. Collaborate cross-functionally to redefine AI user experiences whil...

New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead innovative applications by designing user-friendly web interfaces and integrating cutting-edge GenAI features. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver secure, accessible, and performance-optimiz...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $260K *

Develop AI-driven workflows to enhance CI/CD systems, ensuring safe, efficient software delivery. Collaborate with teams to reduce tech debt and improve production reliability while scaling engineerin...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $232K *

Advance your expertise by designing and optimizing large-scale model serving systems. You'll tackle everything from distributed infrastructure to deep low-level optimizations, ensuring reliable high-c...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $190K *

Partner with us to drive enterprise transformation through strategic leadership and Adobe Experience Cloud expertise, facilitating client success by bridging strategic vision with tactical execution f...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$145K - $165K *

Lead the charge in enhancing marketing technology platforms to optimize customer engagement and journey orchestration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable solutions and improve...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Transform client experiences by leading technical implementation strategies for mid-market and enterprise organizations. Drive successful launches, manage a dynamic team, and create effective processe...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Data Engineering do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.

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    You can browse Director of Data Engineering openings on Ladders, which focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of at least $100,000.