Director, Data Engineering Jobs on Ladders

Welcome to the landing page for Director, Data Engineering roles. At Ladders, we aim to provide experienced professionals with high-paying job opportunities in various industries. Our jobs are vetted to ensure quality and authenticity.

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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

$103K - $128K *

Shape the future of healthcare by driving risk adjustment solutions that enhance interoperability, improve documentation accuracy, and ensure compliance across Medicare, Medicaid, and ACA programs thr...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Transform product management by driving the roadmap for PAM solutions. Engage with teams and customers to develop innovative features while fostering collaboration in a dynamic, agile environment. Sha...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $413K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement innovative solutions for Finance and Tax operations. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders while developing scalable applications that meet regulatory requi...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$253K - $342K *

Transform sales strategies by leading global compensation and planning initiatives, driving revenue growth, and enhancing seller productivity through data-driven decision-making. Collaborate with cros...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Transform the sales compensation landscape by leading global strategies that align incentives and optimize performance across diverse market routes. Collaborate with leadership to ensure programs driv...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Transform analytics practices by leading data integrity initiatives and implementing frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance client onboarding experiences and drive effective pa...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$167K - $209K *

Shape the future of voice and conversational AI by designing robust, low-latency agent pipelines. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful, scalable customer interactions in real-time acros...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$185K - $195K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and execution of innovative electrical solutions for large-scale data center projects, collaborating across teams to deliver excellence in engineering standards...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$292K - $409K *

Lead innovative technical strategies for ML systems, enhancing feature development, training data, and performance. Collaborate across teams to streamline the ML engineer lifecycle, from experimentati...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to drive a unified pipeline strategy, combining demand generation and account-based marketing. Oversee marketing for a 1,300-account lending customer base, leading a small team and...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $150K *

Collaborate to oversee comprehensive program delivery, aligning projects with client objectives. Drive cross-functional teams to enhance performance, manage stakeholder relationships, and implement st...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Support and optimize mission-critical infrastructure within a large enterprise, driving innovative solutions for performance, reliability, and automation while addressing complex technical challenges...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in advancing quality assurance for cutting-edge radiopharmaceuticals. Oversee development quality, regulatory compliance, and team leadership, ensuring alignment with GMP and enhancing...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$204K - $264K *

Advance core customer identity and access management capabilities by designing and delivering secure backend services that enhance user experiences for both B2C and B2B platforms, ensuring robust perf...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$181K - $241K *

Drive the design and development of core CIAM backend services ensuring strong security, scalability, and operational excellence for customer registration, authentication, and account lifecycle manage...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Build and deploy cutting-edge machine learning systems, driving product outcomes from prototype to production. Collaborate across teams to turn complex challenges into effective, scalable ML solutions...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Transform your career with impactful auditing and training roles in risk adjustment. Collaborate with management to enhance coding compliance, drive performance improvement, and foster a culture of ex...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Drive project delivery by collaborating across teams to optimize client deployments and ensure timely, effective completion of data center construction projects while exceeding expectations for qualit...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of AI training projects by leading end-to-end delivery, solving complex operational challenges, and building scalable processes to support and grow a new business initiative...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Define and drive identity risk strategy, working closely across multiple teams to optimize security posture and scoring models for enterprise applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alig...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving revenue growth by engaging new customers, analyzing their needs, and demonstrating technical solutions. Play a key role in elevating our sales efforts and contributing to pi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $159K *

Lead the charge in building scalable API-driven solutions while mentoring developers and driving architectural standards. Foster collaboration and provide technical expertise in a cloud-first environm...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $185K *

Join a team that's transforming quality engineering with AI-first practices across complex SaaS environments. Lead the strategy and execution while partnering globally to enhance system validation and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in building AI agent discovery across cloud platforms and endpoints. Develop security assessments for AI agents that enhance the overall governance within our AI security framework, re...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead and scale a dynamic performance marketing strategy to enhance demand generation, optimize marketing initiatives, and drive revenue across multiple service units. Collaborate with teams to create...

US-AnywhereRemote

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.