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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$300K - $390K *

Optimize data processing capabilities by leading a talented engineering team, defining technical strategies, and driving innovative solutions for a scalable data platform serving diverse stakeholder n...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $285K *

Drive the analytics engineering team to create AI-ready data solutions, ensuring trusted access to data across the organization. Lead strategic initiatives, build self-service capabilities, and foster...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise data, analytics, and AI initiatives. Drive strategy, governance, and integration while managing a growing team to enhance data capabilities and foster responsibl...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$99K - $142K *

Innovate enterprise-grade data platforms by designing, building, and operating reliable cloud solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data accessibility and quality, while enabling advance...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$146K - $206K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead data engineering efforts, shape technical strategy, and drive critical initiatives. Mentor engineers, manage projects, and collaborate across functions to enhance data...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$145K - $175K *

Innovate and lead a data engineering team to drive AI strategies, optimizing IT architecture while ensuring data integrity and compliance, enhancing performance across various projects in an agile env...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$178K - $294K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering and analytics. Lead strategy, architecture, and execution of scalable data solutions while mentoring professionals and driving business outcomes through...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $160K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team as a Data Engineer, owning end-to-end data systems and driving platform modernization. You'll improve data reliability and work closely with cross-functio...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $176K *

Lead and innovate in data engineering and analytics, managing a team while architecting scalable solutions and ensuring data integrity. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive business automation and e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate scalable data solutions and lead a dynamic team to enhance business intelligence. Collaborate across functions to design, implement, and maintain robust data systems ensuring high performance...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to build and maintain high-quality data pipelines and analytics infrastructure that empower AI innovation while supporting various departments across the organization...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $230K *

Lead the charge in transforming our analytics landscape by managing data engineering teams, designing innovative data solutions, and mentoring engineers to enhance data accessibility and support AI an...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$139K - $230K *

Architect data solutions that drive analytics transformation. Lead teams in building robust data pipelines, mentor engineers, and ensure technical excellence across projects to support AI and business...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Drive innovation by leading integration engineering for healthcare AI, ensuring seamless EHR connectivity and operational excellence. Collaborate across teams to enhance patient engagement tools and m...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$235K - $265K *

Engage with a data engineering team that transforms analytics and machine learning through a robust platform. Own the entire data stack while driving high-scale data solutions for a business serving o...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$235K - $265K *

Transform data engineering by leading the design and build of a state-of-the-art platform powering analytics and ML. Collaborate across teams to create efficient, scalable systems that support million...

El Segundo, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$145K - $240K *

Lead the strategy and delivery of innovative data products, managing teams to create scalable solutions that meet complex business needs while ensuring data quality and governance across large-scale d...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $240K *

Deliver innovative data solutions by leading engineering teams to develop scalable data products. Drive strategic planning and ensure high-quality data delivery that meets complex business needs and s...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$213K - $342K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and delivery of complex data solutions that empower decision-making within multi-asset investment strategies, fostering innovation and collaboration across techn...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$201K - $322K *

Innovate the future of data engineering by leading complex projects and setting strategic direction for data platforms that enhance investment decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bui...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$173K - $222K *

Lead the design and scalability of data pipelines, influencing the technical direction of our data infrastructure while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize data for analytics...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at our data modernization efforts by leading the engineering team to build a unified Azure data platform, integrating Salesforce and WMS for enhanced operational visibility and dec...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$364K - $500K+*

Elevate your career by leading the transition to an AI-ready data platform. Oversee a global team to establish a unified data foundation, driving governance and innovation while collaborating with cro...

2 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$164K - $205K *

Elevate scientific rigor in real-world evidence development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure agent conceptualization and evaluation meet scientific standards, driving impactful solut...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$173K - $222K *

Optimize data pipelines by designing, building, and scaling data ingestion processes and technical infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust data availability for anal...

Carlsbad, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.