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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$97K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring accurate coding and compliance for clinical services, leveraging your expertise to enhance revenue cycle management and contribute to optimal healthcare outcom...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$170K - $235K *

Drive the design and implementation of backend services to enhance customer experiences across NodeZero’s licensing, provisioning, and admin systems. Lead efforts to ensure accuracy, scalability, and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead complex Power BI analytics engagements, delivering data-driven solutions that enhance decision-making, foster stakeholder alignment, and support sustained enterprise adoption. Collaborate with cr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$229K - $267K *

Optimize consumer acquisition strategies to drive growth and innovation across multiple channels. Lead a high-performing team, manage budgets, and define future goals while ensuring effective executio...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Make your mark at the forefront of cloud engineering, transforming infrastructure through automation, optimizing performance, and enhancing observability for large-scale distributed systems...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the design and development of robust security architecture for cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. Partner cross-functionally to embed security in the development lifecycle and evaluate eme...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's driving marketing transformation by leveraging Adobe's ecosystem. Lead consultative engagements, advise senior executives, and design integrated solutions that enhance client satisf...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Elevate client marketing strategies by leading transformative engagements using Adobe's ecosystem. Collaborate with senior executives to design data-driven solutions that enhance customer experiences...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $178K *

Drive innovation as a Lead Data Scientist I, balancing telematics modeling and data engineering to enhance pricing and underwriting strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impac...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K *

Manage and enhance public health technology platforms, ensuring secure, reliable operations for local, state, and federal agencies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system performan...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $170K *

Lead the charge in shaping enterprise business solutions through hands-on architecture and delivery in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, focusing on integration, process optimization, and o...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming partner data operations and integrations, ensuring efficient case resolution and proactive partner enablement. Drive automation, establish standards, and foster a produ...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$94K - $161K *

Join a dynamic team to shape a cloud-native data platform, managing data sourcing and enhancing user experience for internal teams. Drive adoption, ensure data quality, and translate cross-functional...

Richardson, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Drive growth by shaping strategic partnerships and optimizing processes in a dynamic business development role. Collaborate with teams to enhance e-commerce performance, create lead generation strateg...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$255K - $391K *

Transform strategic sales operations by leading high-performing teams, driving account-based execution, and influencing growth initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to shape sales strategy and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $190K *

Engineer the AI context platform by designing end-to-end architecture, ensuring data governance, and driving cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative AI data products that enhance operatio...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$153K - $213K *

Lead a dynamic team to innovate capacity modeling solutions, ensuring optimal resource allocation during peak traffic events. Collaborate across functions to enhance system performance and drive quali...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$193K - $285K *

Champion the design and operation of security services, ensuring safety and resilience for delivery systems. Collaborate across teams to foster secure practices while guiding and mentoring engineers t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $150K *

Elevate support operations by leading AI transformation initiatives, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency through strategic ServiceNow platform management and innovative workflow r...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$202K - $253K *

Shape the future of cardiometabolic care by driving backend architecture and cross-functional collaboration. Lead technical direction, mentor engineers, and deliver scalable solutions that enhance mem...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$298K - $377K *

Champion the future of connectivity by leading a high-impact Solutions Engineering team. Drive strategic initiatives, mentor talent, and bridge technology with business goals for Service Provider cust...

Chicago, ILRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence at a leading healthcare organization by leading funded medical accounts receivable. Build a high-performing collections team, enhance cash flow, and ensure compliance whil...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Elevate sales performance by leading and developing an Account Executive team, driving regional pipeline, and implementing scalable sales systems while fostering a collaborative culture across the Ame...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$207K - $290K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic Applied AI team, transforming innovative AI solutions into production-ready systems within a regulated financial environment, while collaborating across depart...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.