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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$90K - $115K *

Explore a strategic leadership role focused on developing omnichannel engagement strategies that connect media, analytics, and customer experiences, driving measurable outcomes for healthcare brands a...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer engagement as a Solutions Engineer, driving technical strategy and growth within existing accounts. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to optimize solutions and strengt...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize our product suite to elevate financial advisory capabilities through innovative AI solutions. Lead the entire product lifecycle, collaborating with diverse teams to transform complex workflow...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of governance by building and managing comprehensive GRC frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance, policy library development, and strategic vendor risk management, while collaborat...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $300K *

Join a team that's driving corporate development initiatives, managing M&A processes, and collaborating with leadership to identify and execute strategic acquisitions that enhance growth and innovatio...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$200K - $352K *

Shape the future of marketing compliance by leading automation initiatives, overseeing review processes, and driving collaboration across teams. This hands-on role combines strategic oversight with di...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving growth in Life Sciences by managing key client relationships and delivering innovative solutions. You'll oversee the entire sales process, collaborating with experts to achi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $190K *

Drive the design and operation of robust AI systems, leading technical delivery and guiding teams in building high-throughput pipelines and production services that enhance customer engagement across...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$130K - $190K *

Shape the future of AI by building scalable AI agents that drive innovation across healthcare applications, fostering collaboration with diverse teams to implement advanced solutions and ensure operat...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Optimize data center operations by managing critical facility systems for AI infrastructure. Ensure readiness, maintenance, and monitoring standards to support high-density environments while scaling...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize CI/CD pipelines and improve Azure infrastructure to enhance deployment and observability. Collaborate with teams, addressing performance issues while deploying critical products that elevate...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate in architecting data supply chains for advanced analytics, building pipelines to connect legacy systems with modern cloud platforms, ensuring data quality and governance for robust AI and...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$401K - $500K+*

Join a team that's shaping the future of infrastructure engineering by leading efforts for cloud platforms, scaling developer experiences, and unlocking transformative AI solutions to enhance producti...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Optimize transformation readiness by leading enterprise testing strategies. Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure business solutions meet operational needs, minimize risks, and validate readines...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Lead governance initiatives in a multi-cloud environment, managing a team to secure and optimize cloud operations. Oversee compliance, develop policies, and optimize costs while ensuring alignment wit...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $235K *

Unlock potential by leading the technical roadmap for Proactive Security, collaborating across teams to embed security controls into Dasher products and mentor engineers in delivering secure systems f...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$201K - $251K *

Join us to lead cross-functional project management in a dynamic biotech environment. Drive global commercialization initiatives, ensuring alignment and execution across teams while enhancing operatio...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $236K *

Analyze and drive commercial analytics strategy, establishing strong insights that empower senior leadership's strategic decisions and enhance business performance across a complex, multi-functional e...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Transform consumer growth by building AI-driven acquisition strategies. Lead paid and organic channels, manage a $5M+ budget, and prototype new revenue streams while developing a high-output team to d...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$158K - $248K *

Champion the development of the product roadmap for Observability and Compute/Network teams, ensuring alignment with reliability goals, system health monitoring, and infrastructure management strategi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $250K *

Innovate the future of distributed storage systems by designing and scaling core features in a collaborative environment. Tackle complex challenges in performance, consistency, and fault tolerance whi...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive strategic analytics to enhance revenue growth across diverse teams. Lead forecasting, market research, and performance analysis while collaborating with cross-functional partners to optimize sal...

Utah, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Unlock your potential by driving AI sales strategies and fostering customer partnerships. Collaborate with top experts to bring transformative AI solutions to market, ensuring impactful growth and suc...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Optimize governance and risk management at scale, guiding compliance and security strategy while collaborating across teams to enhance our organizational resilience as we expand into new markets and n...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Design robust distributed systems with zero-knowledge proofs. Contribute to building Rust-based rollup nodes and sequencers. Ensure security while enabling rapid development to scale smart contract ap...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.