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.
$110K - $140K *
Unlock potential by owning executive-level client relationships, driving integrated strategies, and leading action-oriented touchpoints that translate insights into measurable outcomes while championi...
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$125K - $150K *
Elevate your career by driving data engineering excellence in Palantir Foundry, transforming legacy systems into robust pipelines and applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to de...
1 week ago
Data Engineering Manager – eCommerce & Fulfillment
$95K - $158K *
Lead transformative digital initiatives, improve product experiences, and enhance team capabilities. Drive data analysis, project management, and cybersecurity efforts while fostering a customer-centr...
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Director, Partner Development Manager
$150K - $180K *
Lead the growth of GSI partnerships by forging strong collaborations, shaping go-to-market strategies, and ensuring customer success. Utilize operational rigor and strategic alliance expertise to enha...
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Lead Software Platform Engineer, MLOps
$200K - $270K *
Join a team pioneering AI/ML platform engineering, enhancing scalable infrastructure to empower scientific innovation. Shape the future of distributed systems and MLOps, collaborating across teams to...
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Director, AI Solutions Strategy & Planning
$206K - $261K *
Accelerate the commercialization of AI-driven solutions by leading strategy and planning efforts. Collaborate cross-functionally to define go-to-market frameworks, enhance retailer experiences, and dr...
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Director, AI Solutions Strategy & Planning
$234K - $247K *
Join a dynamic team to shape AI-driven solutions for retailers, defining go-to-market strategies and driving cross-functional collaboration to enhance product offerings and market impact...
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Executive Director, Asset Team Lead
$180K - $220K *
Transform drug development by leading innovative asset strategies and leveraging insights to ensure impactful programs that meet patient needs. Collaborate across teams to enhance strategic clarity an...
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Director of Product Management, AI & Growth
$160K - $190K *
Join a team that's redefining product management through AI innovation. Lead strategy and execution for AI agents and growth initiatives, driving customer value and engagement while building a high-pe...
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Software Engineer, Data Systems (Python)
$140K - $155K *
Unlock potential by leveraging your data engineering skills to build and maintain resilient data pipelines. Collaborate in a dynamic team to enhance data integrations across diverse platforms and driv...
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$150K - $180K *
Pioneer the preconstruction process for a major data center campus, guiding it from design through procurement and ensuring alignment with budget and schedule goals. Lead a team, set standards, and in...
3 weeks ago
Machine Learning Engineer (Model Dev)
$140K - $180K *
Transform cancer care by developing AI biomarkers through collaboration with ML scientists and clinical partners, enhancing model robustness and interpretability across diverse datasets to improve pat...
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$229K - $258K *
Empower a dynamic engineering team to deliver innovative security tools. Own product development from roadmap to rollout, fostering collaboration and driving results in a fast-paced environment focuse...
2 weeks ago
$155K - $170K *
Partner with us to design and build high-performance data solutions, translating complex logic into scalable models and pipelines. Collaborate across teams to improve data quality and adopt innovative...
3 weeks ago
Technical Product Manager, Data Science
$125K - $150K *
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize AI quality and efficiency in investment firm tools. Own evaluation processes, drive data-informed changes, and ensure the accuracy of AI outputs thr...
1 month ago
$236K - $300K *
Unlock potential by leading the evolution of our design system, transforming it into a dynamic foundation for AI-powered workflows. Collaborate across design and engineering to create seamless, high-q...
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Corporate Development Director
$168K - $285K *
Shape the future of corporate strategy by leading M&A initiatives, conducting market research, and providing strategic recommendations to drive growth and innovation in the AI-powered DevSecOps landsc...
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$135K - $160K *
Elevate the design and development of a robust replication engine for large-scale data systems, focusing on high-performance, secure, and resilient asynchronous replication capabilities to ensure reli...
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Group Director, Client Media Solutions
$175K - $200K *
Lead the charge in developing integrated media strategies and client partnerships across pharmaceutical and life sciences accounts, driving business growth and ensuring exceptional delivery and client...
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Principal Architect - Data Platforms & Architecture
$158K - $237K *
Drive client success by leading data strategy engagements, leveraging Azure technologies to create scalable solutions that enhance business value and support digital transformation initiatives across...
Today
$165K - $180K *
Transform healthcare solutions by leading the design and development of scalable, high-performance systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers to drive innovation and...
3 weeks ago
Data Analytics Principal/Director - Financial Services
$160K - $200K *
Join a dynamic team to lead data and AI initiatives in Financial Services, partnering with senior executives to drive strategic transformations and deliver value through innovative solutions and deep...
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Data Analytics Principal/Director - Financial Services
$160K - $200K *
Lead transformative data and AI initiatives in Financial Services, partnering with C-level executives to drive strategic value. Oversee project portfolios and mentor consultants, leveraging deep exper...
2 weeks ago
Director, Technical Program Management
$150K - $180K *
Reimagine the technical program management landscape by unifying diverse teams, streamlining processes, and driving impactful projects that enhance product delivery and quality. Collaborate closely wi...
1 month ago
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in building robust data infrastructure and systems, ensuring scalability and reliability. Guide a talented team of data engineers while strategically aligning data efforts with busines...
1 month 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.