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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$114K - $180K *

Engineer data architecture and pipelines, optimizing data flow across teams. Play a key role in building infrastructure for analytics tools, ensuring optimal delivery for diverse business initiatives...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $189K *

Unlock potential by leading architecture and delivery of modern data platforms. Shape strategies, mentor teams, and solve complex data challenges in a client-facing role while designing scalable solut...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $200K *

Lead the charge in architecting and optimizing a robust data platform that ensures accurate, timely analytics for educational programs. Oversee complex engineering challenges while driving team standa...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $220K *

Lead the charge in developing a robust data analytics platform, managing a team to deliver high-quality backend architecture, pipelines, and Power BI reporting, while ensuring data integrity, security...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Advance cutting-edge AI infrastructure by leading the development of high-performance data movement architectures for GPU, CPU, and storage interactions. Collaborate closely with engineers to optimize...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$500K+*

Transform data engineering for impactful ad strategies. Collaborate across teams to shape a robust data ecosystem that drives decision-making and innovation within the advertising landscape, enhancing...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $220K *

Optimize client data strategies by leading automation and reporting initiatives. Be the analytical consultant ensuring accurate metrics and solid data foundations, while interacting directly with clie...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $145K *

Lead the charge in building robust data solutions that empower stakeholders to make informed decisions by delivering high-quality data pipelines and integrating modern analytics architecture across th...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the development of a high-growth data solutions business, driving revenue, client engagement, and team leadership, while shaping product direction in a dynamic, fast-paced environment focused...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $210K *

Champion the modernization of enterprise architecture and cloud infrastructure, leading strategic planning and execution while fostering innovation, scalability, and compliance. Manage cross-functiona...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $275K *

Lead a team of engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions, driving technical direction and fostering team growth. Collaborate with leadership to align engineering efforts with business objec...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of impactful AI engineering initiatives, designing and deploying solutions to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. Lead a small team, directly shaping AI systems that deliver m...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the design and implementation of robust security architecture for distributed storage systems, enabling secure, high-performance operations across multi-tenant environments and architecting s...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Unlock the potential of data in a dynamic role, driving AI-enhanced decision-support systems through innovative engineering, model development, and data management, ensuring accuracy, traceability, an...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $192K *

Transform the sports data landscape by architecting innovative, low-latency analytics systems. Play a key role in building cutting-edge products that deliver real-time insights in a dynamic environmen...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K *

Unlock your potential as a Data Engineer supporting real-time analytics for sports. Collaborate in developing innovative data products that enhance our consumer and enterprise offerings, ensuring high...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K *

Serve as a key architect for real-time analytics systems, enhancing data products and improving infrastructure. Collaborate on building innovative sports betting solutions while ensuring seamless inte...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $234K *

Elevate your career by leading teams to build and optimize cutting-edge data platforms, impacting industries worldwide while fostering innovation, collaboration, and growth in a customer-centric envir...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $190K *

Drive impactful product development by owning complex features from user experience design to backend integration. Collaborate across teams to create seamless, secure, and efficient workflows that enh...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $122K *

Join a team that's transforming data solutions by designing and implementing scalable data pipelines on cloud-native architectures. Utilize advanced tools for data integration, processing, and analyti...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced measurement strategies for clients, analyzing marketing effectiveness, and driving data-driven decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior an...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $190K *

Join our dynamic team to shape client strategies through advanced analytics, driving actionable insights and measurable outcomes. Lead initiatives that transform data into compelling narratives, foste...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of data engineering, leading MLOps architecture and scalable production services that empower high-impact advertising solutions and real-time analytics...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower the growth engine by designing revenue operations and GTM architecture. Lead data-driven strategies and automate workflows using AI tools to enhance efficiency and support high-growth initiati...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the design and development of our enterprise data platform, driving initiatives for data ingestion, storage, and transformation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data governance...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week 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.