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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$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming IT services, enhancing employee experiences, and driving operational excellence across a global organization. Spearhead modernization efforts and cultivate a collaborat...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $302K *

Shape AI solutions by leading a high-performing engineering team, driving innovation in large language models, and collaborating on impactful projects that utilize advanced AI technologies to enhance...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive excellence in data operations by architecting and optimizing robust data pipelines in a hands-on leadership role. You'll ensure reliability of systems while shaping standards and governance acro...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of digital marketing. Leverage your expertise in web properties, SEO, and AEO to drive performance and visibility, while collaborating cross-functionally to optim...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $180K *

Take ownership of Seekr's digital presence—drive web, SEO, and AEO strategy, enhance brand visibility, and optimize buyer engagement through innovative AI practices. Collaborate across functions to el...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $130K *

Grow your career with an innovative team by building scalable data platforms, optimizing data pipelines, and enabling data-driven insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create cloud-base...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$202K - $224K *

Empower teams by leveraging innovative strategies and technologies to drive exceptional outcomes and enhance operational efficiency across diverse projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goal...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K - $275K *

Lead the charge in optimizing and scaling impactful BI and analytics solutions. Drive alignment through standardized reporting while fostering self-service capabilities. Influence best practices and e...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $170K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines, ensuring data quality and reliability to power AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data accessibilit...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $225K *

Champion the growth of engineering teams by driving AI integration, fostering innovation, and ensuring efficient project execution while aligning technical strategy with business objectives across div...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $95K *

Join a dedicated team to develop and maintain comprehensive data solutions, focusing on enterprise data warehousing and reporting. Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and enhance data...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Develop innovative solutions and optimize processes to drive operational efficiency and enhance customer satisfaction across diverse projects and teams. Embrace challenges and collaborate effectively...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $135K *

Empower your career by optimizing data pipelines with Apache Spark and Python. Collaborate with senior engineers on high-impact projects, ensuring operational excellence in a fast-paced, innovative te...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $135K *

Join us to build and optimize data pipelines at scale using Apache Spark and Python. Collaborate with senior engineers to enhance our Audience data processing capabilities while ensuring reliability a...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $135K *

Shape the future of data engineering by building optimized data pipelines at scale, collaborating with teams to enhance audience solutions, and proactively solving impactful challenges in a dynamic an...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $235K *

Drive digital growth marketing by leading diverse programs across paid media and organic search, enhancing conversion pathways, and utilizing AI for improved decision-making and performance metrics in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $103K *

Optimize data pipelines and products by partnering with diverse teams, ensuring data integrity and performance in a fast-paced financial technology environment. Collaborate to launch innovative soluti...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$233K - $350K *

Architect the future of short-form content personalization. Define strategies for long-term user engagement using advanced machine learning techniques while mentoring teams and driving cross-pod colla...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Pioneer a comprehensive data strategy and governance framework that harmonizes enterprise data quality and drives impactful data investments. Lead a team to ensure consistent, governed data across all...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in designing cloud-native data platforms while collaborating with business stakeholders. Drive data transformation initiatives and establish best practices to enhance analytics and AI...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Pioneer your finance career by leading corporate FP&A at a dynamic public company. Drive long-range planning, budgeting, and reporting, while collaborating with leadership teams to enhance decision-ma...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of developing AI-driven data solutions. You'll design and implement advanced data engineering processes that enhance financial analysis and reporting, driving strat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing advanced AI storage systems, optimizing data movement architectures to enhance performance across distributed infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Champion the development of cutting-edge data pipelines and products. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and maintain reliable, scalable solutions that enhance insight delivery and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Shape the future of software solutions by leading development and execution strategies. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance applications and drive innovation. Foster talent and relationships to...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.