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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$150K - $180K *

Lead product strategy in a dynamic tech environment, driving innovation, AI integration, and team collaboration to deliver high-quality enterprise solutions that impact global customers and advance ou...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive the global networking strategy and operations, ensuring seamless connectivity and security across diverse environments. Engage in vendor management, financial oversight, and technical leadership...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $230K *

Unlock growth by navigating the HHS landscape, cultivating relationships, and transforming insights into strategic business development opportunities across CMS, CDC, and ACF...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $180K *

Collaborate with diverse teams to drive client engagement and growth, ensuring successful partnerships and outstanding service delivery. Lead strategic planning and operational oversight for key accou...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$176K - $237K *

Champion the development of robust computing systems across Temporal Cloud. Drive innovation in managed compute primitives and architect high-performance solutions while ensuring seamless multi-cloud...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $243K *

Champion revenue growth by leading software sales teams, developing effective strategies, and fostering strong client relationships to exceed ambitious sales targets in a dynamic market...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Transform your career as a Lead Software Engineer, driving innovation in automation and AI. Leverage your expertise to design, develop, and maintain high-performance applications while leading impactf...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$169K - $192K *

Elevate your engineering career by driving impactful software solutions across backend services, APIs, and data workflows, while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance security and operational ef...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $298K *

Collaborate with us to lead complex digital transformation initiatives in HR and Payroll, integrating Agile methodologies while enhancing technology-driven change and program management across enterpr...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$165K - $248K *

Innovate machine learning solutions, owning model performance and optimization for AI agents. Collaborate closely with product teams to enhance agent quality, influence strategic direction, and contri...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $120K *

Drive the transformation portfolio by maintaining accurate reporting and analytics, enabling leaders to make informed decisions through robust data insights and visualization tools for strategic initi...

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2 weeks ago

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

$195K - $230K *

Champion multi-platform technical program execution to ensure seamless feature rollouts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage dependencies and drive projects from conception to launch, en...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Build user interfaces and backend APIs as a full stack engineer. Collaborate with customers, manage the product lifecycle, and contribute to open-source projects with technologies like Go, TypeScript...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$215K - $276K *

Join a team that's driving growth by capturing significant opportunities within the Army and Defense sectors. Leverage your strategic insight and collaboration skills to lead business development effo...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$141K - $186K *

Shape data stewardship by leading a dynamic team dedicated to upholding data quality and governance across Pharma R&D. Drive strategic data initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional partners t...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

Optimize enterprise sales by driving growth, building relationships, and leading market penetration initiatives across industries with a focus on AI-driven solutions, ensuring client satisfaction and...

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4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $190K *

Transform partner relationships into substantial revenue streams by leading strategic technology integrations with cloud and engineering platforms. Engage with senior technical leaders to develop a st...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $185K *

Join a team that's pioneering AI evaluation and agent architecture, driving end-to-end solutions that enhance agent quality and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape technical...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Transform enterprise insights into actionable strategies, guiding data-driven decisions and performance management across the organization. Lead initiatives to embed consumer perspectives and competit...

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5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$218K - $230K *

Unlock potential by driving impactful data analysis and experiments that enhance customer delivery experiences. Collaborate cross-functionally to inform product roadmaps and optimize processes through...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Optimize operations to enhance patient care while leading a skilled team in case management and pharmacy. Drive collaboration across multiple stakeholders to ensure efficiency and excellence in health...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$388K - $500K+*

Join a team that’s shaping AI integration for enterprise applications. Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to build scalable solutions and enhance workforce productivity while...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $221K *

Join us as a Technical Product Manager to enhance the developer experience on our innovative platform, collaborating with internal teams and external developers to optimize user engagement and streaml...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $162K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance Governance, Risk, & Compliance programs, driving risk reduction and operational maturity across multiple domains. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to imple...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$255K - $383K *

Lead the charge in building and managing a diverse engineering team to innovate and execute cutting-edge technology strategies that deliver unparalleled game experiences in an ever-evolving live servi...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.