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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$138K - $165K *

Champion innovation by architecting robust backend systems with cutting-edge technology. Lead a talented team to design high-throughput APIs, ensuring reliability and performance across diverse AI mod...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as an Agile Project Manager, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, coaching teams, and managing cross-functional initiatives for effective delivery in a fast-paced engineering environment...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Drive growth as you lead a diverse Solutions Architect team, focusing on enterprise software and advanced analytics. Partner with sales to enhance client success and cultivate a robust talent pipeline...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $135K *

Take ownership of robust CI/CD pipelines and Azure infrastructure, ensuring seamless software delivery and security. Drive improvements in developer efficiency and lead the charge in shaping cloud pla...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive customer success by leading global teams, improving retention, and enhancing product utilization, ensuring a seamless experience across diverse regions and platforms while driving operational ex...

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2 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform customer onboarding by leading a high-performing team to optimize software adoption and payment utilization while enhancing the customer experience and driving revenue growth. Collaborate cr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$186K - $233K *

Lead the charge in transforming developer productivity through innovative tooling, automation, and continuous delivery improvements, while fostering a collaborative culture and enhancing engineering p...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $256K *

Optimize developer productivity by leading the Tooling team to enhance CI/CD platforms and engineering workflows, enabling faster and more reliable software deliveries across the organization...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $155K *

Drive enterprise-level sales by leveraging your expertise in CDP and MarTech. Build strong relationships with Fortune 500 clients, ensure client satisfaction, and achieve revenue goals with innovative...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$173K - $240K *

Lead and innovate the full events portfolio, driving engaging experiences that elevate brand visibility while ensuring measurable growth across various product lines and audience types...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic growth initiatives and partnerships. Drive sales success while collaborating across teams to enhance client relationships and increase revenue in cloud data an...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $252K *

Join a team that's reshaping marketing planning and operations. As a key leader, you will drive strategic alignment, enhance budget management, and streamline cross-functional workflows. Influence ini...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$172K - $258K *

Advance innovative healthcare analytics programs by leading evaluations of clinical outcomes, ensuring clear metrics, and establishing best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Transform media engagement by leading strategic relationships with top digital content companies. Drive the adoption of AI solutions and enhance performance across the media landscape in this high-imp...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$115K - $215K *

Lead the charge in building and executing a global partnership strategy with GSI partners, fostering relationships, driving pipeline generation, and managing a high-performing team to achieve ambitiou...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $215K *

Optimize GSI partnerships within Cybersecurity by leading strategy, building relationships, driving revenue, and managing a high-performing team to achieve ambitious growth targets across North Americ...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $215K *

Drive synergy as you lead a team to scale GSI partnerships, formulating strategies that align with company goals and foster collaborative revenue impact across cybersecurity solutions in North America...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $160K *

Unlock potential by designing advanced data architectures that enable agentic systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance data flow, governance, and retrieval methods in a dynamic environment focused...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $215K *

Join a team that's shaping GSI partnership strategies for Cybersecurity, fostering collaborative relationships, and driving revenue growth through innovative execution and leadership in a high-stakes...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $257K *

Advance insights by leveraging data science to enhance digital asset products. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop measurement frameworks, drive strategic analyses, and optimize processes for im...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $274K *

Lead vendor partnerships and enterprise initiatives to enhance clinical, operational, and financial performance, ensuring strategic alignment and effective governance within a dynamic team environment...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$500K+*

Drive innovation in reward modeling and multi-objective optimization to enhance member experiences. Foster cross-functional collaborations and lead rigorous testing initiatives to optimize promotional...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading operational enhancements that unify cross-team processes and elevate client delivery. Collaborate effectively with teams to design practical solutions that enhance accou...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the delivery management of large-scale AWS programs, driving solutions and enhancing customer experience through strategic collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives across teams...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive the success of complex digital transformation projects, leading teams of analysts and engineers to enhance business efficiency and customer experiences while managing multi-functional AWS progra...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.