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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$90K - $130K *

Develop and optimize data pipelines, enabling scalable analytics and modernizing data processes for cloud-based solutions in the Health sector, while enhancing metrics management and automation...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in engineering delivery and AI enablement for enterprise platforms, enhancing HR, Finance, and GBS systems. Drive modernization and stability while ensuring compliance, security, and e...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Discover innovative ways to enhance corporate platforms through AI enablement and engineering excellence. Lead the integration and modernization of enterprise technologies, ensuring resilience and com...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Transform enterprise technology delivery by overseeing engineering, AI enablement, and integrations across corporate platforms, ensuring scalable and secure solutions that enhance employee experiences...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform enterprise technology by leading engineering delivery and AI capabilities across corporate platforms. Drive modernization, enhance user experience, and ensure compliance while developing hig...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining corporate technology. Lead engineering delivery and AI enablement for enterprise platforms, ensuring scalable and secure solutions that enhance employee experiences and d...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$500K+*

Empower and lead a high-performing team to drive strategic technical programs across product domains. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment and operational excellence while mitigating ris...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$126K - $169K *

Lead data engineering initiatives and teams to create scalable data solutions while aligning technology with business objectives. Drive innovation and operational excellence in managing large-scale da...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $140K *

Help us drive innovation by designing and maintaining data infrastructure that enhances geospatial analytics, ensuring scalability and accessibility, and fostering collaboration across teams for effec...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $169K *

Drive innovation and strategic leadership in data engineering to optimize business-critical data solutions. Lead high-performing teams and ensure alignment with business objectives while implementing...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $125K *

Explore the forefront of data innovation, partnering with product teams to design scalable data solutions that enhance business processes through AI and automation while driving positive outcomes and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $125K *

Lead the charge in designing scalable data solutions in GCP for healthcare analytics. Collaborate with teams to automate data pipelines and optimize performance, driving impactful data-driven decision...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $125K *

Transform healthcare analytics by designing scalable data pipelines and ingestion frameworks in GCP. Partner with stakeholders to deliver reliable data solutions that enhance decision-making, while en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $210K *

Engage in strategic leadership to grow a high-performing data engineering team, delivering robust analytics and data infrastructure. Collaborate with diverse business units to optimize data-driven ins...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $178K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing scalable data solutions that empower AWS Marketing to drive adoption and revenue growth, while streamlining processes to meet business needs through comp...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Analyze complex technical issues and provide data support to teams, ensuring effective troubleshooting and resolution of software problems, while developing dashboards and reporting solutions for cust...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $195K *

Lead the charge in modernizing and optimizing a complex data ecosystem, ensuring the reliability and security of data pipelines while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance data access and analyt...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Engineer scalable databases for a dynamic IVR and contact center platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity, optimize performance, and enhance system stability while de...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Advance the future of AI by building and maintaining high-performance data storage infrastructure on a petabyte scale, collaborating with top researchers and engineers to solve complex challenges in d...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Transform data storage infrastructure to support cutting-edge AI training, tackling large-scale storage, networking, and performance challenges while collaborating with top-tier researchers and engine...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Drive the development of high-performance data layers supporting advanced AI training. Collaborate with leading researchers to tackle challenges in petabyte-scale storage infrastructure, enhancing dat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $121K *

Transform complex data integration projects by leading workstreams, aligning technical solutions with client objectives, and delivering actionable insights for informed decision-making in a fast-paced...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Seeking talented engineers to build and maintain expansive data infrastructure for AI training, working directly on innovative solutions for high-performance storage and collaboration with leading res...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $160K *

Innovate actionable insights as you partner with cross-functional teams to leverage data and AI in solving complex business challenges, driving strategy, and enhancing customer experiences. Harness an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$191K - $338K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to develop and scale robust email infrastructure, ensuring optimal delivery and user engagement. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovation and refine processes...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.