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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$140K - $160K *

Lead the charge in audit and assurance strategy, enhancing processes and controls while utilizing innovative technology to drive measurable risk visibility and efficiency in assurance lifecycle manage...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$205K - $355K *

Drive the evolution of cutting-edge machine learning models to enhance product features and user experience. Collaborate closely with data science teams to deliver impactful insights and actionable da...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$142K - $320K *

Lead the charge in establishing innovative quality practices, embedding QA early in the software development lifecycle, and building a high-performance team to enhance product quality through a modern...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$202K - $278K *

Join a team that's enhancing entity data platforms by designing robust systems, ensuring data accuracy, and reducing manual effort through AI. Collaborate across domains to deliver dependable solution...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$161K - $273K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative data product strategies, assessing market opportunities, defining commercialization plans, and collaborating across teams to drive scalable growth in healthcare t...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Transform healthcare technology by designing and scaling robust software systems for a dynamic platform. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance patient care and drive technical innovation in a fast...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Innovate change management practices by overseeing technology transitions, ensuring governance, and driving continuous improvements. Collaborate with teams to maintain efficient workflows and uphold o...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $230K *

Grow your expertise by leading global analyst relations, building crucial partnerships, and enhancing our narrative in a dynamic tech landscape while inspiring and managing a passionate team for impac...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Shape the future of crypto experiences by leveraging data insights and analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to inform strategies that enhance customer behavior understanding and drive imp...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Empower growth by leading strategic Business Development initiatives, mentoring teams, and developing winning proposals. Drive opportunities through the full lifecycle, ensuring alignment and competit...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$436K - $500K+*

Lead the charge in developing innovative product features that enhance the member experience on our flagship TV app. Foster collaboration across teams and oversee engineering excellence, while inspiri...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that drives strategic pursuits in federal environmental markets. Take ownership of opportunities from identification through proposal transition, fostering relationships and utilizing comp...

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1 week ago

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

$150K - $175K *

Drive cloud and application security enhancements by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Contribute to security best practices, leveraging AWS capabilities, while continuously improving resilie...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$248K - $279K *

Champion growth by leading a dynamic team of full stack engineers to enhance core product experiences. Collaborate cross-functionally and innovate to drive product success while nurturing team develop...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$175K - $210K *

Join a team that's innovating the future of energy by integrating large-load facilities into the electric grid, solving complex challenges, and ensuring reliable power supply for high-performance comp...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $250K *

Innovate at the systems level by optimizing FUSE-based storage technologies, enhancing Linux file systems, and improving performance for critical infrastructure applications in AI and HPC environments...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $235K *

Drive technical excellence as you lead a 10-15 person software engineering team. Shape the adoption of generative AI tools to enhance developer productivity and deliver top-notch enterprise SaaS solut...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Innovate with us as a Senior Cloud Engineer, shaping scalable application infrastructure and leading high-availability practices across AWS and Azure. Collaborate with development teams to deliver rel...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $240K *

Optimize your career by leading a dynamic Infrastructure team. Drive architectural discussions, manage team performance, and ensure operational excellence, all while collaborating with cross-functiona...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$177K - $364K *

Lead the charge in designing scalable performance marketing systems, optimizing data-driven strategies for growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure system reliability and foster innovation in...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$191K - $271K *

Partner with us to lead the Learning team, designing and executing innovative solutions that enhance capabilities and foster a high-performance culture across a global workforce of 2500+ employees...

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5 days ago

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

$180K - $221K *

Partner with us to drive sales by providing technical expertise in Access Governance, Identity Security, and AI solutions. Collaborate with teams to deliver compelling presentations and mentor peers...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $275K *

Drive the charge in creating scalable CI/CD systems that enhance developer productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design efficient integration workflows and mentor CI engineers to up...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$212K - $312K *

Lead the charge in transforming people strategy for AI-native operations, collaborating with executives to establish a dynamic organizational design and empower workforce transitions while managing a...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $180K *

Join a high-performance engineering team to tackle complex architectural challenges, drive technical strategies, and shape AI capabilities for scalable platforms serving billions of messages in real-t...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.