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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$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by spearheading innovative go-to-market strategies in the Insurance sector. Drive meaningful brand narratives and engage cross-functional teams to transform messaging into measurable...

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Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovative industry marketing strategies to transform Insurance, driving go-to-market efforts, shaping messaging, and leveraging AI tools for impactful outcomes across diverse platforms and c...

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Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $192K *

Transform software quality by leveraging agile methodologies and modern tech. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance processes while mentoring peers and delivering robust solutions in a continuous...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $400K *

Empower your career by innovating AI-driven marketing solutions that revolutionize data and creative workflows. Join our team to transform local applications into impactful tools that help customers a...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Contribute to our Commercial Data team by driving strategic partnerships and sales initiatives. Engage with executives to identify revenue opportunities and foster insightful collaborations, while uti...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform the global support organization by leading a team of 23, optimizing processes, and integrating AI technology, ensuring exceptional customer experiences and effective operational excellence a...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $125K *

Bring your expertise to a dynamic team as you lead high-impact medical content development. Collaborate cross-functionally, mentor talent, and strategize with clients to enhance medical education and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in revolutionizing AI/ML operations by owning deployment pipelines, ensuring production-grade solutions, and automating workflows for scalability and efficiency across the full AI/ML l...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $190K *

Lead the charge in crafting target-state architecture that integrates business processes, applications, and data. Your role will shape enterprise transformation while ensuring alignment with strategic...

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Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$181K - $241K *

Reimagine the future of development pipelines. Lead CI initiatives to enhance reliability, scalability, and developer productivity. Collaborate across teams to optimize testing, builds, and deployment...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $230K *

Lead the enterprise AI data strategy, ensuring aligned, actionable data capabilities enable innovative digital experiences across a matrixed organization, enhancing value for millions of members throu...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion the outbound sales development function, driving pipeline growth and revenue through effective strategies, coaching, and cross-team collaboration in a hybrid work environment...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $160K *

Champion technical project management from initiation to delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Drive team coordination, risk management, and customer satisfaction while overseeing co...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$266K - $372K *

Join a team that's redefining media experiences for millions by leading a high-impact Machine Learning Engineering team, driving innovation and personalization through cutting-edge AI technologies tha...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$192K - $251K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality design technology solutions that empower product builders across multiple domains, fostering AI-driven innovation and inclusive practices while mentoring a m...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $261K *

Shape the future of enterprise AI by leading the development of a robust platform that ensures safe, governed, and scalable AI operations across business domains and regulatory frameworks, enhancing s...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading data-driven insights to enhance patient access to medications. Collaborate with diverse teams to execute innovative analytics that inform health plans, improve medication e...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $140K *

Lead the charge in customer support for defense clients, coaching teams to enhance operational success. Oversee technical support and field operations, ensuring mission readiness and exceptional custo...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team enhancing physical security systems across facilities, ensuring compliance and operational reliability while driving technology upgrades and incident response initiatives for optim...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$170K - $275K *

Transform security practices by engineering resilient systems that protect vast-scale AI infrastructures. Collaborate across teams to create automated security solutions, ensuring optimal integrity an...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $249K *

Drive innovative data solutions as a trusted advisor, overseeing technical architectures and data governance across hybrid environments, while enhancing our Healthcare data platform for optimal perfor...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's transforming real-world challenges into generative AI solutions. In this hands-on role, you'll engage with stakeholders to rapidly deliver production-ready systems that integrate se...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $196K *

Accelerate pricing transformation by leading strategy, packaging design, and monetization initiatives. Drive cross-functional alignment and execution to evolve and simplify portfolio offerings, ensuri...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to shape cloud engineering services, ensuring robust infrastructure and security for global IT systems. Drive modernization, implement automated solutions, and support compliance with federal...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $230K *

Join a team that's redefining go-to-market strategy by leading the RevOps function. You'll collaborate across departments to optimize processes and data-driven insights, directly impacting customer id...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.