Director of Data Engineering Jobs

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.

What Does a Director of Data Engineering Do?

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.

Key Skills and Qualifications

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.

Career Paths and Opportunities

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.

Find Director of Data Engineering Jobs on Ladders

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.

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$110K - $130K *

Lead and inspire a technical team while driving the architecture and development of scalable application platforms. Collaborate across functional areas to deliver high-value, data-driven solutions tha...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$235K - $250K *

Transform engineering leadership by building resilient platforms and teams. Drive strategic initiatives in SRE, DevOps, and AI adoption while ensuring operational excellence and incident management ac...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $220K *

Empower data-driven decisions by developing robust data processing pipelines, transforming complex data into valuable insights, and collaborating across teams to optimize big data handling and visuali...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$181K - $278K *

Empower high-impact MLOps initiatives by leading a team in designing scalable ML infrastructures and optimizing cloud operations. Drive collaboration across disciplines to enhance AI training and infe...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $135K *

Champion data engineering initiatives by developing secure data pipelines, optimizing relational databases, and enhancing analytics for high-performance applications while mentoring junior team member...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$248K - $310K *

Join a dynamic team to drive advanced AI solutions in drug discovery and clinical operations. Lead a team while hands-on coding and deploying AI applications, ensuring a seamless bridge between techno...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$73K - $99K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to develop and maintain data pipelines, ensuring data quality and operational efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional partners to deliver impact...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Drive the strategic design and governance of a comprehensive identity and access management program to enhance security and compliance while enabling business initiatives in a highly regulated financi...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive data insights and business intelligence impact through leadership of teams specializing in data architecture, ETL, and reporting solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and governance...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Contribute to designing and building systems for executing queries at scale. Collaborate with engineers and product teams to influence architecture and innovate on data infrastructure, enabling fast a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$158K - $210K *

Drive success by leading a high-performing Enterprise Sales team, shaping strategies, and fostering relationships with Fortune 1000 clients. Collaborate across departments to achieve ambitious sales t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$206K - $258K *

Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team focused on metadata services, ensuring technical excellence and project delivery while fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and innovation...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $260K *

Shape the future of AI data architecture by leading enterprise-wide strategies for data accessibility, governance, and integration. Drive innovation while ensuring secure, trustworthy data for AI tool...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Drive mobile engineering excellence across diverse product teams, ensuring strategic direction, fostering collaboration, and enhancing delivery. Lead managers, shape architecture, and cultivate a prod...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $200K *

Champion data-driven growth by leading a talented data engineering team. Drive innovation in data platform development through strategic vision and technical expertise, ensuring impactful solutions th...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$162K - $250K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering by leading talented engineers to develop innovative data solutions that drive business success and operational excellence across a modern clou...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $200K *

Lead a skilled team of data engineers to design and enhance a robust data platform supporting our home services business, driving innovation and efficiency through modern technologies and AI integrati...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Empower our growth by leading enterprise systems and IT initiatives. Oversee application management, data governance, and workplace technology to enhance operational efficiency and support a dynamic t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$240K - $315K *

Lead transformative data science initiatives in Core Insurance & Network, driving strategy and operational excellence while enhancing member and provider experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Empower innovation by leading the data and ML strategy, driving product outcomes through analytics and machine learning, and building a high-impact team in a growth-oriented tech environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $180K *

Unlock the potential of data by developing and optimizing pipelines, ensuring integrity during migrations, and collaborating with teams to enhance reporting and visualization efforts in a dynamic envi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join us in developing innovative data infrastructure and analytics solutions. Leverage your expertise as a Senior Data Engineer to create data pipelines, ensure data quality, and mentor junior enginee...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Advance data governance for a high-impact platform managing 70B events daily. Shape architectural strategy, enhance privacy, and mentor engineers within a collaborative environment, ensuring complianc...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock innovative data governance solutions by architecting scalable systems that manage the secure flow and integrity of data across a high-volume platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$148K - $260K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing advanced Master Data Management solutions, utilizing AI capabilities to enhance data quality, governance, and integration, while driving technical strategy...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Data Engineering do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.

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    You can browse Director of Data Engineering openings on Ladders, which focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of at least $100,000.