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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Head of Data Science & Analytics
$150K - $180K *
Inspire data-driven decision-making as you lead analytics and predictive modeling efforts. Collaborate across teams to enhance patient engagement, forecast demand, and measure impact, driving strategi...
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Manager, Support Engineering (AMER)
$115K - $194K *
Lead a dynamic Support Engineering team, enhancing customer experiences through AI-driven solutions, mentorship, and scalable processes while fostering a culture of growth and accountability...
2 weeks ago
$125K - $155K *
Elevate your career by leading a cross-functional team to define data strategy, manage the data estate, and deliver impactful analytics solutions while fostering innovation and collaboration across th...
3 weeks ago
Director, Data Innovation & Strategy
$177K - $242K *
Lead the charge in defining and executing a Commercial data innovation strategy that drives measurable business value, collaborating across teams to ensure scalable, compliant initiatives enhance pati...
Reposted 1 week ago
Staff Data Engineer, Observability Data Lake
$118K - $236K *
Take ownership of designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions using Databricks to enhance enterprise observability and security data capabilities, ensuring reliability and...
3 weeks ago
Account Executive Director, Federal
$150K - $180K *
Drive growth by spearheading sales in the Federal sector, building relationships and managing pipelines to achieve new business revenue through strategic engagements with large Federal Agencies...
3 weeks ago
Director, Consultant Relations
$130K - $170K *
Partner with us to enhance consultant relationships in healthcare. Drive business growth by cultivating partnerships, optimizing engagement strategies, and aligning internal teams to effectively posit...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $90K *
Unlock your potential by designing prompt strategies that enhance data annotation and localization workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive AI-driven solutions, ensuring quality and...
2 weeks ago
Senior AI Engineer with Databricks
$135K - $160K *
Lead the design and deployment of advanced machine learning systems, focusing on feature engineering and real-time inference. Collaborate on scalable solutions to enhance data processing and ensure hi...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $225K *
Join us in driving the design and implementation of scalable systems, leading architectural decisions, mentoring engineers, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver high-quality software soluti...
3 weeks ago
Associate Medical Director (RadScience)
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to lead the creation of impactful scientific content, enhancing medical education and patient outcomes. Collaborate cross-functionally, mentor writers, and drive excellence in heal...
2 days ago
$201K *
Optimize your leadership skills in a dynamic role, guiding a skilled team of product managers and designers. Drive impactful product strategies that shape the future of justice and promote sustainable...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Staff Marketing Technology Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in evolving our marketing technology landscape and AI applications using a mature data platform. Drive automation across teams while ensuring code quality and data governance in this s...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Staff Marketing Technology Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Elevate marketing efficiency by designing and implementing AI-driven applications on a robust data platform. Collaborate across teams to optimize workflows, ensuring data integrity and security while...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Architect - Data Processing Systems, Analytics and Data Intelligence
$184K - $356K *
Transform data processing architectures by optimizing performance and efficiency. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance user experiences and drive innovation in hardware-software co-design for cut...
Reposted 4 days ago
Business Development Senior Director
$160K - $200K *
Partner with us to lead transformative business development initiatives in life sciences. Drive revenue through strategic engagement with pharma/biotech partners, managing the full sales cycle and ens...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Principal Software Engineer, Team Lead - Perception Platforms
$240K - $330K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of machine learning by leading a high-performing group dedicated to optimizing data pipelines and enhancing perception modeling. Drive innovation and collaboratio...
3 days ago
Associate Director, Financial Systems and Data Analytics - Remote
$112K - $193K *
Advance financial systems and data analytics by bridging healthcare data with financial operations. Tackle complex data issues, support integrations, and translate business needs into scalable solutio...
2 days ago
Staff Software Engineer – Data Acquisition
$140K - $173K *
Transform data acquisition processes by leading the development of high-performance ingestion pipelines. Collaborate across teams to ensure data quality, reliability, and security while shaping the fu...
2 days ago
Manager, Product Management - Budgeting
$99K - $168K *
Lead a dynamic team in defining and executing product strategy for budgeting services. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver innovative solutions that enhance customer satisfaction and drive growt...
2 days ago
Senior Solutions Engineer, In-App
$200K - $220K *
Accelerate progress at the intersection of engineering and product, ensuring strategic publishers successfully integrate and scale the in-app SDK, driving revenue through technical excellence and inno...
4 weeks ago
Director, Project Management Talent & Delivery Excellence - EDS
$135K - $160K *
Grow your career with a senior leadership role driving a high-performing project management team, ensuring successful execution of clinical studies while managing resources, performance, and client sa...
Reposted today
Software Engineer II, Backend (Online Storage)
$133K - $183K *
Build and scale innovative Cache Services, enhancing data infrastructure and automating workflows to optimize performance and reliability. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful solutions that dr...
2 weeks ago
Manager, Technical Program Manager - 220756
$120K - $145K *
Transform complex technical programs into successful outcomes by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery, and fostering collaboration among engineering, product, and business partners...
2 days ago
Lead AI Engineer with Node.js, TypeScript
$135K - $160K *
Champion the development of an AI-driven Risk Map solution, leveraging advanced engineering techniques and AI tools. Lead and support a team to enhance AI outputs, improve workflows, and integrate cap...
3 weeks ago
What does a Director of Data Engineering do?
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?
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?
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?
You can browse Director of Data Engineering openings on Ladders, which focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of at least $100,000.