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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$190K - $262K *

Unlock potential by leading data management and governance initiatives. Shape ongoing improvement of data quality, semantic clarity, and operational integration while collaborating closely with busine...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion data engineering initiatives by enhancing and maintaining a robust data warehouse, ensuring optimal performance and collaboration across teams to meet business demands effectively...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $125K *

Drive data-driven innovation by building scalable models and pipelines, collaborating with teams to enhance our AI/ML capabilities, and delivering actionable insights for business growth in a fast-pac...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform complex data architectures by leading modernization efforts in cloud native platforms. Drive strategic initiatives with multi-year roadmaps and ensure compliance across a highly regulated fi...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI by leading the design and implementation of innovative AI capabilities, guiding teams through complex challenges, and ensuring scalable and reliable AI solutions that enhance pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $150K *

Shape the future of data engineering by designing and optimizing scalable systems on a modern Databricks platform, ensuring data integrity, quality, and governance while collaborating with cross-funct...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion data excellence by designing and implementing robust data solutions for enterprise systems, ensuring integrity and security within a regulated environment while collaborating with diverse tea...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Take ownership of our data warehouse and dbt environment, enhancing analytics by developing reliable data transformations and integrating new sources to improve business decision-making and reporting...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $194K *

Help us innovate data solutions leveraging Snowflake and drive transformation initiatives. Join a dynamic team focused on advanced architecture, data analytics, and stakeholder management to deliver e...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform business operations by developing innovative full-stack applications that integrate data and AI solutions, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency for diverse stakeholders in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $225K *

Pioneer a strategic competitive intelligence program, leading the analysis and positioning within the observability and AIOps landscape to enhance win rates and GTM strategy, while driving cross-funct...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $225K *

Analyze the competitive landscape of observability and AIOps; lead a strategic CI program to enhance positioning, win rates, and market insights while engaging with teams across sales, marketing, and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $225K *

Drive New Relic's competitive intelligence strategy and execution, enhancing market positioning and win rates by analyzing competitors in observability, monitoring, and AIOps. Collaborate cross-functi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $157K *

Advance data solutions by designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud data architectures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data capabilities with a focus on scalability, reliabilit...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $171K *

Transform the way we build AI-driven personalization solutions by leading the real-time personalization initiatives. Engage in full-stack development, optimizing customer journeys, and creating impact...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$247K - $366K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic team focused on leveraging data to enhance member engagement and retention. Collaborate across departments to shape strategic initiatives, driving innovation...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$220K - $245K *

Drive the creation of a cutting-edge data architecture and AI solutions by leading cross-functional teams, building a unified data platform, and enhancing enterprise capabilities for analytics and int...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$167K - $209K *

Unlock potential by leading data governance efforts, ensuring compliance and enhancing data management capabilities across the enterprise. Drive strategic collaboration with cross-functional teams to...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $250K *

Innovate data solutions by harnessing diverse datasets to create analytics that empower teams. Collaborate with trading and research to optimize data accuracy and efficiency, ensuring robust analytica...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $250K *

Join a team that's building a world-class data platform for analytics, collaborating with trading and research teams to design and maintain systems that transform raw data into actionable insights, en...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$97K - $181K *

Lead the enterprise data engineering efforts, coordinating across teams to enhance data operations. Foster best practices, analyze performance, and mentor talent while aligning strategies with program...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$231K - $378K *

Shape the future of advertising measurement by leading a cross-functional team focused on creating innovative, privacy-first product strategies that optimize performance and enhance advertiser success...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$306K - $360K *

Lead the charge in developing robust security frameworks and tools while managing a high-performing engineering team to ensure industry-leading protection in a fast-paced SaaS environment. Drive initi...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead and optimize the development of an AWS-based data platform, ensuring secure and scalable infrastructure while partnering with stakeholders to deliver high-quality data solutions for analytics, ma...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $250K *

Transform engineering leadership by guiding diverse teams in software development and strategic alignment, fostering innovation, and ensuring operational excellence to meet business goals...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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.