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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$160K - $200K *

Transform your career by leading cutting-edge research in speech generation. Own the strategy and technical direction for Text-to-Speech, shaping models and driving innovation while building and guidi...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$247K - $284K *

Lead the charge in driving AI innovations, enhancing strategic initiatives that align with research and clinical goals. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to execute impactful projects in a comp...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Advance sales success by leading enterprise account acquisition, coaching a high-performing team, and driving complex deals. Engage directly in sales while shaping strategies and fostering talent for...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Champion the editing process for impactful video content, integrating creativity and cutting-edge technology. Collaborate with teams to shape narratives that drive engagement across major platforms wh...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$151K - $220K *

Engage clients with innovative solutions while leading platform engineering efforts. Drive technical strategy and delivery across projects, fostering collaboration and facilitating successful implemen...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by designing and developing scalable, high-performance applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges while delivering efficient, maintainable...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy scalable, high-performance web applications using Java, while mentoring others and optimizing processes in a dynamic remote envir...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy scalable full-stack Java applications, ensuring high performance and security while mentoring junior developers and optimizing us...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $100K *

Analyze and optimize the clinical data lifecycle, ensuring data completeness and integrity. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance clinical data flows and vendor strategies, driving quality improve...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Take ownership of the integration of AI solutions into complex ERP environments. Leverage your Oracle ERP expertise to lead strategic customer implementations and drive modernization initiatives acros...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $166K *

Lead regional sales strategy and performance, drive business growth, and cultivate key relationships with stakeholders across a dynamic educational landscape to exceed sales goals and enhance service...

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Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful technical programs by collaborating with engineering, design, and operations teams to achieve business objectives while managing risks and enhancing delivery through AI tools...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$500K+*

Unlock your potential as a Group Tech Lead, driving multi-year technical strategy and innovations in application networking, impacting consumer and enterprise traffic across diverse business verticals...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $261K *

Lead a dynamic sales team driving strategic growth in health care markets. Utilize your deep experience in sales and leadership to coach and mentor Account Executives on complex sales cycles, position...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Shape delivery excellence by leading strategic engineering projects across multiple time zones, driving commitments, managing risks, and ensuring client satisfaction through effective communication an...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$153K - $185K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead strategic growth initiatives by fostering executive relationships with major technology clients, delivering innovative solutions in the data center sector, and overseeing global project teams to...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$211K - $290K *

Empower organizational compliance by overseeing policy governance, ensuring a clear, navigable framework for corporate standards, driving effectiveness, and mitigating risks while enhancing productivi...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Accelerate commercial growth by leading the AI Data Solutions team, fostering strategic relationships with AGI and Generative AI clients, and driving revenue through innovative partnerships and market...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $240K *

Engage in building innovative software solutions that enhance private markets investing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver quality projects, driving progress through effective communi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career as you lead the technical and administrative performance of a federal data analytics platform, coordinating teams and overseeing delivery, operations, and compliance in a dynamic...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$186K - $302K *

Lead and enhance our global privacy program, ensuring compliance with international regulations while collaborating across teams to embed privacy by design in our cybersecurity solutions for diverse g...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a role that drives innovation in electrical design for data centers. Oversee project activities, develop design standards, and implement energy-efficient systems while leading a...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Engineer innovative solutions in a dynamic MultiValue environment, blending software development, database management, and systems support to enhance enterprise applications and ensure optimal perform...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $300K *

Drive revenue growth by developing and executing a robust channel strategy in the Americas' Western Region, focusing on partner recruitment, enablement, and performance management to achieve targeted...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 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.