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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$350K - $400K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing data management through consolidation and governance. Drive the delivery of the enterprise data platform while optimizing data engineering, architecture, and science...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $185K *

Elevate engineering excellence by managing and developing talent while driving technical practices and culture across projects. Collaborate closely with leadership to enhance delivery and foster a coh...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $210K *

Shape the future of pharmaceutical engineering excellence by leading a dynamic team in optimizing manufacturing processes, driving capital projects, and implementing innovative technologies to enhance...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $200K *

Drive data excellence by designing and implementing scalable models, governance strategies, and AI-powered solutions, ensuring the integrity and accessibility of data across the organization for impac...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $140K *

Lead the charge in data engineering efforts by architecting scalable solutions and overseeing data warehouse operations, leveraging expertise in Snowflake, AWS, and Qlik tools to enhance data storage...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the handling of computer vision data by designing and maintaining high-performance data pipelines. Collaborate with multiple teams to ensure seamless data flow, optimizing for efficiency and...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock operational excellence and strategic impact through leadership in cross-functional collaboration and corporate development. Partner with executives to enhance synergies, drive initiatives, and...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in transforming messy enterprise data into AI-ready assets while building automated systems that enhance data workflows. Shape our data strategy and make a significant impact as a foun...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Advance your career by leading cross-functional engineering teams to transform insurance solutions. Drive strategic initiatives, ensure operational excellence, and foster a culture of innovation while...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Oversee the development of a world-class consumer app, leading a team of engineers while driving strategy, architecture, and product innovation to enhance health outcomes through technology-enabled ca...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of consumer health technology. Lead a dynamic engineering organization focused on developing cutting-edge applications and innovative care models to enhance healt...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$108K - $158K *

Unlock potential by leading AI innovations in the Property & Casualty insurance sector. Drive the adoption of advanced AI solutions, mentor teams, and shape technical strategies to enhance business va...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $187K *

Join an innovative Data Platform team to design and build robust data pipelines, enhance data quality, and collaborate with teams across our healthcare domain, leveraging tools like Snowflake and Pyth...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$217K - $291K *

Lead the charge in operational excellence for a global technology environment, overseeing critical functions that enhance service stability and resilience. Drive innovation through effective communica...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$217K - $291K *

Take ownership of operational readiness and leadership for global technology services, driving execution across incident management, service health monitoring, and AI integration to enhance efficiency...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$234K - $269K *

Lead the charge in advancing spacecraft autonomy through innovative software engineering. Oversee cross-functional teams in flight software, GNC, and AI, ensuring high-performance operations for VLEO...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Innovate by leading a distributed engineering team to build scalable AI infrastructure technologies, driving execution from architecture to production, while collaborating with cross-functional partne...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$254K - $381K *

Drive excellence in experimentation by leading a multidisciplinary team focused on data ingestion, computation, and statistical methodologies to enhance customer decision-making capabilities at scale...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $240K *

Grow the enterprise impact by leading a high-performing technical sales engineering team. Drive strategic execution, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration to scale solutions that...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$97K - $144K *

Innovate cutting-edge data solutions by designing robust pipelines and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance data models that drive business growth and efficiency across multiple departments...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$272K - $289K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by leading a talented engineering team, driving innovation, and ensuring reliable, scalable platforms that empower product teams and enhance operational excell...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $196K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of scalable data architecture in healthcare, enabling data-driven insights through innovative cloud technologies and driving performance and g...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in building and optimizing data pipelines and infrastructure for our data platform, ensuring reliability, performance, and governance while collaborating with stakeholders to meet anal...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by owning and optimizing a cutting-edge data warehouse platform. Design, build, and scale all aspects of data processing while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure high-quali...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by owning our data warehouse platform, from architecture to analytics. Design and operate CDC pipelines, query layers, and transformation frameworks while partnering with teams to...

Today

  •   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.