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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$163K - $218K *

Lead innovative data solutions, guiding development teams to create scalable data platforms. Enhance enterprise efficiency through solid analytics, strong collaboration, and mentorship, all while ensu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $260K *

Elevate your career by leading the design of innovative data architectures that empower multi-robot interactions and human-machine teaming, ensuring reliable, secure data distribution and collaboratio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that empowers you to design and build innovative data infrastructures using cutting-edge Microsoft cloud technologies, driving impactful projects in data engineering and analytics while ho...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $178K *

Drive impactful data solutions as you design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines for analytics, leveraging AWS technologies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to empower data-dri...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $300K *

Engage with a dynamic team to drive product strategy for infrastructure, ensuring team alignment, prioritization, and clarity across engineering and compliance needs, while championing adoption of int...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Lead the strategy and operation of a multi-cloud platform, ensuring scalability and security while enhancing developer experience. Drive infrastructure automation and cloud financial management, direc...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $300K *

Champion innovative infrastructure solutions as a Technical Product Manager, driving internal platform strategy, roadmap execution, and cross-pod alignment for technical execution and stakeholder coll...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $217K *

Unlock potential by leading financial strategy and analysis for clinical programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive insights and improve financial performance, ensuring alignment with...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $180K *

Shape the future of our GTM strategy! Partner with leadership as a strategic finance expert to drive data analysis, forecasting, and planning that fuels decision-making and supports our high-growth co...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$293K - $335K *

Empower your career by leading and mentoring software engineering teams while driving innovative solutions, improving practices, and fostering collaboration within an Agile environment. Bring technica...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in shaping our multi-cloud platform strategy, driving innovation and operational excellence across Azure and GCP. Optimize developer experiences through automation and infrastructure-a...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$271K - $301K *

Lead and inspire teams to craft innovative software solutions for large-scale systems. Collaborate across R&D to drive strategic projects, mentoring engineers while managing product development from c...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K - $250K *

Champion innovation by building AI agents that improve customer response workflows, drive efficiency, and enhance identity governance while bridging technical gaps between teams and aligning on impact...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading our Partner Engineering team to define strategies that enhance cloud and API integrations, ensuring successful partnerships and driving global adoption of innovative video...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Architect data solutions and enhance data strategy while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize data delivery, ensuring scalable pipelines and compliance with business needs in a dynami...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $225K *

Transform the logistics landscape by architecting data integrations for the U.S. military. Lead complex system-of-systems projects, ensuring smooth data flow across environments while guiding a skille...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $200K *

Lead the development and execution of a global information security strategy, ensuring alignment with research and regulatory standards. Oversee multi-domain security programs and foster partnerships...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $190K *

Lead the charge in building a robust Data & Analytics function. Collaborate across teams to drive insights, develop data processes and foster a culture of experimentation, ensuring high-quality decisi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive growth at the forefront of AI technology, leading a high-performing engineering team to develop innovative Revenue Cycle Management products, transforming dental practice operations and enhancin...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$209K - $343K *

Innovate and lead strategies for building AI-powered automation platforms that enhance developer productivity at scale, transforming workflows and engineering experiences across a dynamic R&D ecosyste...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive impactful data solutions as a Data Engineer, collaborating with Software Engineers and Data Scientists to enhance AI applications for national security. Your expertise will ensure data availabil...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $325K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering by designing scalable pipelines to manage billions of ad events daily. Drive modernization of workflows and ensure reliable data delivery for impactful m...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive the strategy and commercialization of a comprehensive data platform and analytics solution, unifying product data to empower process manufacturers with actionable insights and AI-driven intellig...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $222K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic initiatives in digital data platforms. Drive product innovation, enhance analytics solutions, and collaborate with teams to deliver trusted insights in a dynamic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $222K *

Transform data management as a Product Management Director, driving innovative data solutions and enhancing strategic product initiatives. Collaborate with teams to analyze and optimize data platforms...

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  •   5 - 7 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.