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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$200K - $250K *

Lead growth initiatives in digital infrastructure investment banking, driving deal origination, client relationships, and team mentorship while ensuring exceptional service delivery and execution exce...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $330K *

Drive innovation and strategic AI initiatives to enhance defense capabilities. Lead a high-performing team to deliver advanced data solutions and ensure mission success across all operational stages...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $219K *

Lead the charge in optimizing third-party risk management, enhancing operational effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Oversee due diligence, audits, and cross-functional initiative...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$161K - $201K *

Elevate your impact as a strategic finance leader, partnering with GTM teams to drive revenue growth. Shape financial plans, oversee forecasting, and provide insights for key decisions in a dynamic, h...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $180K *

Lead the charge in architecting innovative Managed AI Services to integrate cloud and AI technologies for enterprise clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technical solutions meet...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $220K *

Elevate our AI initiatives by driving strategy and execution for enterprise-scale products, coordinating cross-functional teams to enhance model performance and customer outcomes, while managing high...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$335K - $368K *

Elevate enterprise solutions by leading a high-performing engineering team, enhancing customer engagement, and driving successful project rollouts through expert collaboration and strategic coaching i...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $275K *

Grow and lead a high-performing team of technical solutions engineers by collaborating with sales and engineering teams to enhance enterprise customer engagements and drive successful project executio...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $230K *

Lead the charge in architecting robust SRE infrastructure, driving innovation across deployments. Influence technical strategy, guide teams, and ensure system reliability globally while mentoring tale...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Champion operational excellence by developing standards and governance for data center operations. Lead cultural transitions while ensuring compliance and effective change management for high-performa...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $255K *

Join a team that's shaping a cutting-edge platform by leading core and feature engineering teams. Drive technical direction, foster team growth, and solve complex problems in a pivotal role while scal...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $230K *

Transform high-performance platform marketing by defining compelling narratives. Engage with technical audiences to position advanced infrastructure capabilities. Drive go-to-market strategies and inf...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$184K - $324K *

Reimagine customer interactions by leading the development of Conversational AI across multiple channels. Own the strategy, design, and evaluation of product initiatives that foster seamless experienc...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$145K - $160K *

Lead technical initiatives by managing teams for healthcare interoperability projects. Drive implementation quality, scalability, and operational readiness through hands-on technical guidance and coll...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing a global events strategy that enhances brand presence, fosters engagement, and drives organizational goals. Oversee a dynamic team to ensure high-quality, i...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $100K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance business technology solutions, drive innovation, and optimize processes while aligning strategies with organizational goals. Empower stakeholders thr...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in shaping and automating a comprehensive network security program, ensuring robust identity-aware policy controls that optimize security for both human and machine identities in a clo...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Invent robust media pipelines and services to enhance real-time systems. Shape the future of LiveKit by optimizing media features, ensuring reliability, and driving performance in diverse environments...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $150K *

Drive data innovation by designing and implementing ML-based systems for effective entity resolution and supplier intelligence. Collaborate cross-functionally to build scalable data architectures and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $288K *

Lead the charge in defining data architecture and strategies that drive innovation, enhance technology solutions, and support complex IT transformations in partnership with stakeholders, ensuring opti...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $180K *

Innovate within the Consumer Business Services sector by driving growth through consultative selling, strategic relationships, and Salesforce solutions to help clients enhance customer engagement and...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $165K *

Drive operational excellence as a Senior Manager leading a global team at the nexus of business analysis, Salesforce administration, and compliance, while enhancing business efficiency across critical...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$212K - $287K *

Join a team that drives the product strategy for multi-team identity and collaboration, focusing on enhancing user experiences that facilitate seamless workflows and empower teams to navigate complex...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$196K - $265K *

Serve as a strategic leader driving product vision across complex multi-team identities and collaboration workflows, enhancing user experience while managing critical dependencies and aligning diverse...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $190K *

Oversee financial planning and analysis functions to enhance expense management, drive efficiencies, and present actionable insights to senior leaders. Lead a high-performing team dedicated to strateg...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

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.