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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$198K - $222K *

Engage in shaping AI-driven data solutions, leading a high-impact team to enhance enterprise deployments in healthcare. Drive strategy and execution while fostering partnerships with senior leaders to...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in building a robust data foundation, ensuring data governance, reliability, and accessibility for analytics. Drive team performance and cross-functional collaboration to support AI in...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining AI infrastructure. Lead data governance, manage a talented team, and ensure data integrity while driving analytics initiatives that empower decision-making across the org...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic team focused on building a robust data foundation. Drive data governance, manage analytics platforms, and ensure data integrity while collaborating across fu...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in building a robust data foundation, ensuring data governance and accessibility while managing a high-performing team. Drive analytics initiatives and collaborate across functions to...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the Data Foundation, ensuring data integrity and governance while driving analytics innovation. Oversee the full data lifecycle, from ingestion to serving insights, and bui...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$158K - $210K *

Lead a dynamic team of Key Account Executives to drive new business growth, manage complex sales cycles, and shape go-to-market strategies while fostering strong relationships with Fortune 100 clients...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform marketing analytics by leading the development of scalable data pipelines and reusable datasets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support advanced analytics and machine learning in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$250K - $290K *

Innovate internal products by leading an AI engineering team, enhancing business operations through AI-driven solutions, and empowering employees to create software with AI agents for impactful result...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Lead Finance Automation initiatives within Data Engineering, overseeing a team of data engineers to enhance financial data accuracy and efficiency. Drive transformational projects and foster a culture...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Data Engineer, leading the design and architecture of our data warehouse. Collaborate closely with engineers, enforce data quality standards, and innovate with AI to en...

Utah, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Innovate by leading software engineering excellence and AI adoption; manage cross-functional teams to develop impactful tech solutions while maintaining hands-on involvement with proof-of-concept proj...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $170K *

Unlock potential by joining our dynamic Data Engineering team to expand and optimize data pipeline architecture. You'll enhance data flow for multiple teams while supporting new product initiatives an...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in expanding and optimizing data pipeline architecture, supporting teams across the organization by building scalable data systems. This influential role demands expertise in data wran...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$254K - $381K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing data integration and architecture to enhance pipeline reliability and efficiency. Lead a dynamic group in streamlining complex data workflows across various cloud pl...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $210K *

Join a dynamic team to lead AI platform strategy and operations, ensuring seamless access and governance while driving enterprise-wide adoption and continuous improvement of innovative AI solutions...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $235K *

Lead the charge in managing client-facing SaaS products on AWS, ensuring operational excellence, security compliance, and performance optimization while overseeing a dedicated team. Drive innovation a...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $235K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading end-to-end management of client-facing AWS SaaS products, ensuring security, compliance, and optimization while directly engaging in architecture and support...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $235K *

Drive product excellence by owning the lifecycle and security of high-performance client SaaS platforms hosted on AWS. Lead a dedicated team to optimize operations, ensure compliance, and deliver seam...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $235K *

Join a team that's committed to optimizing and securing our AWS-hosted SaaS platforms, ensuring compliance and performance. Take on hands-on leadership in architecture, operations, and product reliabi...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $235K *

Drive the management, operation, and security of client-facing SaaS products hosted on AWS. Be a hands-on leader, ensuring platform performance, compliance, and continuous product improvement while su...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of data-driven solutions for a healthcare analytics platform, ensuring high-quality data pipelines and applications that support business growth...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $190K *

Lead and design data solutions to drive healthcare insights, working with a team of engineers to build and maintain robust data pipelines, ensuring high reliability and performance for critical busine...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights through cloud-based solutions. You'll architect and maintain high-performance data pipelines and robust platforms, enabling rapid decision...

Victoria, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and optimizing data solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role focuses on building scalable data pipelines and enhancing analytics capabilities to drive digital...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.