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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$202K - $237K *

Innovate data strategies, design scalable infrastructure, and enhance analytics platforms, driving impactful data solutions across global regions with multi-tiered systems and robust pipelines to supp...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Design and implement cloud-native data platforms and integrations, ensuring secure and reliable data exchange. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to optimize data access and support analytics...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead and inspire a diverse engineering team driving cutting-edge access governance solutions. Enhance user access reviews and compliance, while leveraging AI tools for improved efficiency and quality...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$215K - $235K *

Join a team that leads, mentors, and scales AI-driven engineering teams to transform complex machine learning models into enterprise-ready web applications for national security and streamline the eng...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Join a team that's pivotal in optimizing deal structuring and execution. This role partners with Sales and Renewals to enhance revenue and minimize churn, ensuring solutions are mutually beneficial an...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Pioneer our data engineering efforts by building robust ETL pipelines, ensuring data integrity, and actively contributing to platform improvements within a cloud-native environment. Grow your expertis...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $155K *

Shape the future of customer data solutions by designing and optimizing enterprise-scale data pipelines. Join us to drive impactful data engineering initiatives that enhance customer experiences acros...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines that transform diverse raw data into reliable, analytics-ready streams, while collaborating with healthcare organizations to enhan...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Create impactful data pipelines to transform raw data into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality data solutions that support a culture of self-service an...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead and optimize a comprehensive global tax strategy, ensuring compliance and efficient reporting while managing a high-performing team. Collaborate on complex international tax matters to elevate st...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$145K - $175K *

Unlock the power of data by leading the development of scalable data systems. Engage in designing, deploying, and optimizing cutting-edge data pipelines that enhance analytics capabilities and drive i...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$350K - $400K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing data management through consolidation and governance. Drive the delivery of the enterprise data platform while optimizing data engineering, architecture, and science...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Advance your career by leading cross-functional engineering teams to transform insurance solutions. Drive strategic initiatives, ensure operational excellence, and foster a culture of innovation while...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $187K *

Join an innovative Data Platform team to design and build robust data pipelines, enhance data quality, and collaborate with teams across our healthcare domain, leveraging tools like Snowflake and Pyth...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's focused on automating infrastructure and application deployments using cutting-edge tools and scripting. You'll drive development, testing, and security integration while mentoring...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $240K *

Grow the enterprise impact by leading a high-performing technical sales engineering team. Drive strategic execution, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration to scale solutions that...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$215K - $300K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of product engineering, leading a global team to innovate and deliver customer-centric software solutions while aligning technical with business goals for impactfu...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $165K *

Champion innovative data engineering practices to enhance analytics capabilities through effective pipeline development, production monitoring, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a flexi...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure to support our IoT safety ecosystem. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure timely, high-quality data for impactful features and ser...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $195K *

Lead the analytics strategy by building a high-performing team, delivering predictive models, and driving operational efficiencies to enhance decision-making and reduce costs across the organization...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$440K - $500K+*

Develop a compelling vision for Analytics and Data Experiences, driving impactful product strategies in a collaborative, high-impact role that empowers users through AI-native tools and self-service m...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $218K *

Drive the success of our Solutions Architecture team by leading, mentoring, and growing talent while partnering with sales to achieve targets, enhance customer relations, and refine our go-to-market s...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Optimize testing strategies for cutting-edge data center chips, ensuring manufacturability and reliability for remote edge deployment. Lead DFT architecture and collaborate cross-functionally to enhan...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $180K *

Architect scalable integration methodologies to enhance agency acquisitions. Lead technical assessments, inform architectural decisions, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment wit...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$203K - $345K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic analytics team to drive strategic sales insights, operational excellence, and customer experience improvements, partnering closely with key business function...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.