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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$184K - $287K *

Shape the future of financial operations by architecting scalable data solutions and ensuring transactional integrity within a robust, high-performance infrastructure, while collaborating with cross-f...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Empower success as a Director of Professional Services, leading customer implementations and operational excellence for cloud and on-premise solutions. Oversee delivery teams and drive client satisfac...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$119K - $140K *

Join a team that's optimizing finance operations by enhancing capex modeling and analysis. This role will connect supply chain, operations, and strategic project teams, driving data insights for infor...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$149K - $198K *

Design innovative data curation and search applications to enhance ML data generation. Collaborate across teams to seamlessly integrate solutions, deliver impactful projects, and mentor junior enginee...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $180K *

Lead the charge in building a global sales enablement function for our enterprise team. Drive strategic training initiatives, enhance technical fluency, and collaborate cross-departmentally to optimiz...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that drives operational excellence in energy storage projects, ensuring system reliability while managing a diverse team and fostering strong customer relationships to maximize performance...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$149K - $267K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of strategic finance, partnering with executives to enhance finance operations across products, driving innovation and efficiency in reporting, planning, and team...

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5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $99K *

Elevate growth initiatives by designing and executing multi-channel marketing strategies, optimizing performance across the funnel, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive measurable re...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$170K - $200K *

Unlock potential by driving AI-native software engineering adoption, enhancing developer workflows, and fostering community engagement. This hands-on role blends technical expertise with storytelling...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$238K - $265K *

Drive innovation by leading engineering efforts on cutting-edge AI-driven applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and build scalable solutions, while mentoring...

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4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $220K *

The Project Runner will lead execution across research and product efforts, transforming abstract ideas into actionable roadmaps while ensuring team alignment and progress. This hybrid role combines e...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $220K *

The Project Runner will lead execution across research and product efforts, transforming abstract ideas into actionable roadmaps while ensuring team alignment and progress. This hybrid role combines e...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$142K - $236K *

Lead the charge in product management to innovate and enhance the Government segment's acquisition and onboarding experience, driving membership growth and retention through strategic product developm...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$126K - $168K *

Shape the future of large enterprise technology sales by identifying, developing, and securing new client relationships in financial services while ensuring customer satisfaction and managing strategi...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate engineering team growth by driving full-cycle recruitment, crafting effective sourcing strategies, and engaging top-tier talent as a trusted partner to hiring managers in this impactful, 10...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$121K - $181K *

Champion data-driven user acquisition strategies to fuel growth across channels, ensuring optimal ROAS and performance while leading cross-functional teams and managing significant budgets...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$325K - $350K *

Grow your career with a pioneering RevOps leadership role, overseeing comprehensive lead-to-cash processes, AI-driven systems, and real-time forecasting to transform revenue operations sustainably and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$325K - $350K *

Lead the transformation of revenue operations by architecting AI-driven systems, overseeing complete lead-to-cash processes, and ensuring data integrity across teams for enhanced sales performance and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$325K - $350K *

Transform revenue operations by leading innovative, AI-driven solutions that enhance lead-to-cash processes, pipeline management, and forecasting accuracy while driving cross-functional collaboration...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $210K *

Lead the creative vision and direction of a growing SaaS brand, inspiring a talented team while ensuring consistent brand expression across multiple channels. Partner cross-functionally to enhance dig...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team to provide expert cybersecurity solutions, collaborating with clients to understand security needs and develop innovative services. Leverage your cloud security knowledge to enhanc...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $130K *

Advance internal efficiency as a Software Engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to automate workflows, develop AI-driven tools, and maintain CI/CD pipelines, ensuring high-quality softwa...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead a dynamic Customer Success team to enhance post-sale value, drive customer satisfaction, and establish operational excellence while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure effective engagement...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $375K *

Lead and mentor a team of technical experts to deploy and scale AI-driven customer engagement solutions, ensuring high-quality outcomes and integrating with various systems for improved client satisfa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Elevate your recruiting career by leading a dynamic team in full-cycle engineering hiring, partnering with leadership to create strategic talent solutions, improve processes, and achieve impactful hir...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.