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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$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...

Ventura, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   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

$170K - $210K *

Shape the future of data engineering by owning our core infrastructure and driving the technical direction of data platforms. Collaborate across teams to ensure best practices in data modeling, pipeli...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $140K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines and cloud solutions, driving data engineering standards and best practices while collaborating across teams to enhance business inte...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $140K *

Drive the development of scalable data solutions and pipelines, optimizing cloud-based architectures to enhance business intelligence and AI capabilities. Collaborate across teams, providing technical...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $140K *

Optimize data engineering practices by designing and developing scalable data pipelines and cloud solutions. Lead technical initiatives, mentor teams, and ensure high-quality data governance to suppor...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Drive data excellence by owning and evolving systems for ingestion, orchestration, and governance across the internal data platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve data quality, ac...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $124K *

Shape the future of data infrastructure by designing and managing cloud solutions, optimizing ETL processes, and driving data quality initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance enterprise data a...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$165K - $175K *

Empower progress at the forefront of data product management, leading the development of innovative solutions. Drive product success through strategic oversight, client engagement, and cross-functiona...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$236K *

Grow your career with a leadership role in data architecture, overseeing a team to design and implement enterprise data solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to align data strategies with business...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $260K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the future of engineering operations and strategy, driving high-impact decisions and managing a multi-million dollar budget while fostering collaboration and innovation in...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$118K *

Transform enterprise data management by leading the migration to a unified cloud-based data lake. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable architectures and optimize data pipelines...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $128K *

Join a team that's building scalable, data-driven solutions by designing and managing robust data pipelines. Play a key role in enhancing analytics capabilities while collaborating with product teams...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $135K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering by building and optimizing data pipelines for enterprise analytics. Lead initiatives that ensure data quality and empower stakeholders with curated data...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$97K - $140K *

Join a team that's building a robust data foundation for Finance, enhancing analytics and AI applications. You'll engineer scalable data pipelines and integrations, ensuring quality and efficiency whi...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$279K - $377K *

Drive innovative AI-first product experiences from inception to global scale. Lead a dynamic engineering team, fostering collaboration and ownership. Shape strategic direction alongside product to del...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $190K *

Empower the future of platform engineering by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing automation, and fostering collaboration to deliver secure and scalable enterprise solutions across diverse infras...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Empower your career by leading a high-performing data engineering team, driving growth and revenue through innovative data strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product and re...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape and lead large-scale design-build construction projects, ensuring quality execution from design to completion. Collaborate with diverse teams and manage budgets for projects valued between $60 m...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future with your leadership as you manage high-value construction projects from inception to completion, collaborating with a diverse team to deliver innovative design-build solutions across...

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.

  • Where can I find Director of Data Engineering jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

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