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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$155K - $205K *

Pioneer innovative healthcare solutions by bridging technology with strategic business needs. Lead cross-functional teams to shape high-impact concepts and guide emerging opportunities that align with...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $140K *

Shape the future of media strategy by managing programmatic and direct media initiatives, fostering client relationships, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impactful results acros...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$142K - $210K *

Join a team that's redefining content marketing in the B2B tech space. You'll craft and execute innovative content strategies to boost brand awareness and drive demand across various channels, leverag...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $160K *

Champion the execution of integration projects, ensuring effective implementation and ongoing support for clinical applications, while collaborating with diverse internal teams and vendors to enhance...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $165K *

Shape your career as a Software Engineer, building data models and APIs for complex communications networks. Collaborate with top engineers while taking ownership of impactful projects that evolve our...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$341K - $409K *

Unlock the potential of physical operations by leading a high-performing sales team. Drive strategic initiatives, coach managers, and foster a culture of growth and collaboration while delivering impa...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Innovate solutions as a Senior Engineer, leveraging agentic workflows to deliver AI-enhanced features and functionality across production systems, while fostering collaboration and maintaining high-qu...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join us to elevate quality standards in radiopharmaceutical development. Lead GMP compliance and quality systems while mentoring junior staff. Drive improvement across our portfolio, ensuring regulato...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to transform client needs into impactful digital solutions, leading presales efforts across digital platforms, eCommerce, AI experiences, and more. Shape proposals from opportunity qua...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engage in shaping digital solutions that drive successful client outcomes. Collaborate with teams to orchestrate the presales and delivery process while crafting compelling proposals and presentations...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$232K - $290K *

Drive strategic marketing initiatives and oversee product launch readiness in a dynamic oncology environment. Collaborate across teams to optimize marketing execution and ensure compliance, while deve...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$157K - $205K *

Empower the transformation of Global Risk Management by leading initiatives that integrate AI and optimize core processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to redefine workflows, ensuring they...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer the customer journey by leading technical onboarding and support, resolving complex issues, and enhancing team capabilities to ensure seamless deployment and client satisfaction across a range...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $165K *

Champion revenue growth by leading a strategic sales team in healthcare solutions. Drive initiatives, collaborate with leadership, and leverage consultative sales techniques to optimize processes and...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Unlock your potential in a global leadership role, driving innovative customer support strategies and managing multi-tier teams across diverse geographies to elevate service excellence and customer sa...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Tackle exciting challenges as you design and operate cloud infrastructure, optimize AI-driven platforms, and collaborate with engineers to implement scalable production solutions on Azure and Oracle C...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $224K *

Advance innovative backend systems for a cutting-edge experimentation platform, driving impactful decisions through large-scale data solutions in a collaborative team environment, while designing and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $175K *

Lead the charge in advancing clinical research through expert data management and programming. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design robust systems, ensuring data integrity and qu...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving data solutions through design and ETL development in full SDLC. Collaborate with teams to shape effective data models and technical resources for a vital data-driven enviro...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion customer success by providing expert technical guidance, implementing innovative AI solutions for fraud detection, and collaborating across teams to tailor and enhance deployment strategies t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead our cyber security team to enhance software and infrastructure security across cloud platforms, ensuring robust protections for systems serving emergency services globally and guiding developers...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage to lead a portfolio of multi-project initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing risks, and ensuring timely delivery of strategic goals for organizational success. Transform comp...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$205K - $230K *

Lead and innovate security operations by overseeing cybersecurity strategies, incident response, and threat management. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective controls and automate processes in di...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock innovative data solutions by serving as a senior advisor, leading discovery and design across data platforms, machine learning, and AI. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate challenges int...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$165K - $227K *

Advance your career by leading a high-performing team focused on SEO and AI-driven search strategies. You'll develop a comprehensive optimization framework that drives impactful results across all dig...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.