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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$94K - $293K *

Transform data landscapes by designing and deploying scalable data solutions, ensuring quality and governance while leveraging cloud technologies and best practices for data management and integration...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $293K *

Transform data landscapes by building scalable solutions for ingestion, transformation, and governance. Leverage cloud and big data technologies to optimize data pipelines and ensure compliance while...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $253K *

Develop and implement robust data solutions, leveraging cloud and big data technologies to optimize data pipelines and governance processes, ensuring high-quality data for analytics and reporting acro...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $293K *

Drive data engineering initiatives by creating scalable data solutions for ingestion, transformation, and governance. Leverage cloud technologies and best practices to optimize data pipelines and ensu...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $293K *

Optimize data solutions by designing and deploying scalable pipelines, ensuring data quality and governance while leveraging cloud technologies and best practices for data management and compliance...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $235K *

Engineer robust data solutions by leveraging cloud and big data technologies to optimize data ingestion, transformation, and governance, ensuring high-quality data pipelines and compliance across vari...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $253K *

Join a team that's transforming data solutions through innovative engineering and governance. Leverage cloud technologies to build scalable data pipelines and ensure data quality, compliance, and insi...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $235K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing scalable data solutions, optimizing data workflows, and ensuring data governance while leveraging cloud and big data technologies to drive business insig...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $235K *

Drive data engineering excellence by designing and deploying scalable data solutions, optimizing workflows, and ensuring data governance across cloud environments to enhance business insights and oper...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $293K *

Transform data management by building scalable pipelines and governance frameworks. Leverage cloud and big data technologies to optimize data ingestion, quality, and compliance, ensuring seamless inte...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $293K *

Join a team that's transforming data solutions by building scalable pipelines and automating data flows. Leverage cloud technologies and engineering principles to enhance data governance and drive ins...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $270K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering by building innovative data solutions and pipelines. Leverage your expertise in cloud technologies and data governance to drive impactful busi...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $293K *

Lead the development of data solutions for ingestion, transformation, and governance, utilizing cloud and big data technologies. Collaborate with teams to optimize data pipelines and ensure compliance...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $350K *

Drive innovation by leading the Sales Tech engineering team to architect and deliver scalable revenue systems. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to enhance sales and marketing technology, ensu...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Transform data into actionable insights as a Senior Analytics Engineer. Own the modeling layer of our enterprise data platform, collaborating with stakeholders to create reliable datasets that drive i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the development of data ingestion and quality systems for AI training, managing petabyte-scale datasets. Collaborate with teams to implement efficient data filtering and retention strategies, en...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$154K - $209K *

Drive data engineering excellence by owning multiple data domains, optimizing pipelines, and enhancing architectural frameworks. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful analytical models that em...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering by leading the design, operation, and evolution of a scalable data platform that ensures high-quality, reliable data for AI-driven solutions...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $160K *

Unlock data-driven strategies and insights to elevate retail campaigns. Lead a talented analytics team, manage client relationships, and drive innovation in measurement, enabling transformative result...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$202K - $253K *

Elevate your career by leading data architecture and integration initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define standards and drive complex projects, ensuring data quality and reliabil...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $125K *

Engage in building and operating data pipelines that transform vast telemetry and manufacturing data into reliable datasets, driving key business decisions across product and service areas. Collaborat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$118K - $186K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic Data Engineering team to build scalable data solutions that drive critical business decisions and foster a data-driven culture across the organization...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development of scalable data solutions, ensuring data quality and governance across enterprise platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust data pipelines and suppo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Champion the development of scalable data solutions, integrating and transforming data for analytics and governance. Collaborate across teams to enhance data quality and support enterprise data initia...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$132K - $178K *

Unlock the potential of data by designing and optimizing robust data pipelines and models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and accessibility, driving impactful analytic...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.