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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$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming client operations by identifying and accelerating AI-driven opportunities. Collaborate with stakeholders to frame business challenges, prototype solutions, and drive me...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Unlock potential by spearheading scalable product solutions that transform workflow primitives into reusable components, driving efficiencies across teams and optimizing the collaboration between engi...

Palo Alto, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead and manage complex eDiscovery projects for Fortune 500 clients, enhancing their legal hold and discovery processes. Collaborate with teams to implement innovative solutions and maintain strong cl...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $140K *

Drive the development of predictive analytics models to enhance digital assessment operations, collaborating across teams to optimize decision-making and reduce costs while supporting strategic goals...

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2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $200K *

Lead a high-performing team of Sales Engineers, driving operational excellence and strategic execution across your region. Collaborate with senior leadership to enhance performance, influence strategy...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive measurable business growth by leading a commercial Data Science team focused on predictive modeling, customer analytics, and strategic partnerships to enhance marketing performance and decision...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $160K *

Elevate our engineering infrastructure by leading the design and development of scalable platform systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance, streamline deployments, and drive operationa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead engineers in delivering high-quality technology. Drive performance, resource planning, and best practices across the SDLC while fostering a culture of collaboration and...

Livonia, MIRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $223K *

Lead the charge in establishing and guiding an Enterprise API Office, ensuring scalable API governance and collaboration across teams to enhance capabilities and drive efficiency in API management and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$180K - $303K *

Empower customer-facing teams as you design and scale a global enablement strategy that enhances sales productivity and supports our expanding product portfolio. Drive excellence and leverage insights...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $175K *

Transform IT operations by establishing automated, self-service systems while ensuring ISO compliance. As a crucial partner across functions, you'll enhance security protocols, streamline workflows, a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $274K *

Develop advanced document understanding systems to enhance legal content processing. Collaborate across teams to design, deploy, and evaluate models that drive measurable impact in legal, tax, and acc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$193K - $285K *

Join a team that's redefining security engineering by designing and delivering innovative, multi-domain security services. Collaborate across teams to enhance physical and cloud security, ensuring ope...

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

$171K - $245K *

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San Jose, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$122K - $218K *

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $140K *

Drive strategic financial analysis to optimize R&D expenditures. Collaborate with engineering leaders to enhance reporting frameworks and forecasting models, ensuring accurate budget guidance and impa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $140K *

Lead the charge in financial modeling and forecasting, driving strategic insights and collaborative planning processes across Corporate Finance & Strategy to optimize performance and align financial g...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $105K *

Shape your future by owning financial forecasting and strategic analysis. Collaborate across teams to enhance financial processes and tools. Leverage your analytical skills in a fast-paced environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and development of cutting-edge cloud data solutions, optimizing data pipelines and ensuring robust workflows while mentoring a team of engineers to innovate and deliver high-quality d...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$159K - $235K *

Contribute to the evolution of high-leverage caching and locking services, enhancing performance and cost efficiency at scale. Collaborate with engineering teams to build self-serve tools and ensure r...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$298K *

Drive strategic financial planning and forecasting for global subscription services. Collaborate with leaders to enhance decision-making, improve processes, and mentor junior staff, ensuring alignment...

San Mateo, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $220K *

Drive security excellence by leading a dynamic team to enhance our cloud platform's security posture. Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance, resilience, and customer trust while fosterin...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Advance customer support operations by leading remote teams to resolve complex UAS issues. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer satisfaction and efficiency, driving performance metrics i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$161K - $242K *

Join a team that's driving strategic initiatives and digital transformation. Collaborate with senior leaders to tackle complex challenges, influence decision-making, and ensure successful execution of...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.

  • Where can I find Director of Data Engineering jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    You can browse Director of Data Engineering openings on Ladders, which focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of at least $100,000.