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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$90K - $130K *

Elevate your career as a Machine Learning Engineer, collaborating with top talent to design and optimize cutting-edge ML applications for logistics, ensuring efficient and innovative delivery solution...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $180K *

Lead the charge in building impactful relationships with iconic brands, driving growth in diverse markets through your expertise in CPG and innovative advertising strategies that harness the power of...

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1 week ago

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

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's building innovative software solutions to streamline vendor security, enhance monetization processes, and drive customer engagement through impactful technology initiatives across m...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $290K *

Lead the development of an innovative database observability product, enhancing visibility into database performance and query patterns across Vitess and PostgreSQL systems while collaborating with te...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $220K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in forensic structural engineering, analyzing complex failure cases and delivering expert reports. Collaborate with top professionals in litigation, enhance your...

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

$100K - $150K *

Champion impactful projects and lead diverse teams to achieve strategic goals. Drive results through effective communication and leadership, ensuring quality delivery within time and budget constraint...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$162K - $243K *

Inspire growth by identifying and securing key business opportunities in biospecimen solutions. Engage with clients, enhance partnerships, and leverage marketing insights to expand our footprint and d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$86K - $173K *

Drive the design and deployment of secure, scalable cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines and maintain optimal operations while ensuring cybersecurity and regulatory...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$227K - $469K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$88K - $154K *

Bring your expertise to complex industrial projects, leading process design and coordination across disciplines. Drive execution from concept through detailed design while ensuring high-quality delive...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Drive innovation in threat detection by leveraging AI and automation. Collaborate with security teams to enhance detection capabilities, optimize risk mitigation strategies, and improve response times...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $250K *

Provide strategic oversight for global clinical trial execution, ensuring alignment with corporate goals, budgets, and regulations while fostering cross-functional collaboration and driving operationa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinical trial project outcomes. Oversee setup and operational documents while collaborating across departments to ensure client satisfaction and drive proces...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$131K - $170K *

Shape the future of partnerships through data insights and AI technology. Collaborate across teams to drive strategic decisions, optimize performances, and enable data-driven success in the commercial...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $215K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$103K - $129K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$101K - $150K *

Advance engineering efficiency by leading CI/CD efforts, automating processes, and collaborating across teams to solve complex issues while exploring innovative tools and techniques for optimal perfor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $250K *

Lead transformative engineering initiatives while driving strategy, culture, and productivity across cross-functional teams. Empower and elevate engineering practices to deliver impactful AI-driven pr...

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2 weeks ago

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

$184K - $276K *

Elevate the execution of large-scale technology initiatives, leading cross-functional teams to translate business goals into effective technical solutions. Drive delivery accountability while connecti...

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2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving global AI, Storage, and Networking hardware design programs, ensuring timely delivery and innovation across multi-disciplinary initiatives in a dynamic environment...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$152K - $190K *

Develop and optimize large-scale data pipelines while enhancing AI capabilities. Collaborate across teams to implement modern data solutions using Databricks, PySpark, and SQL, driving the evolution o...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving cross-functional coordination in rack manufacturing, infrastructure deployment, and operational execution, ensuring timely delivery and site readiness for multiple concurre...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $121K *

Join a team that's transforming complex data into actionable insights to drive strategic decision-making. Leverage your expertise to influence business strategy and enhance consumer experiences in a c...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $110K *

Join our dynamic team to support early-stage energy strategy projects, ensuring efficient organization and coordination across multiple initiatives while maintaining accurate documentation and facilit...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$260K - $365K *

Shape company-wide performance improvements by leading programs that enhance user experience, reliability, and software quality across teams. Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure sustained...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.