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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$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

$150K - $180K *

Discover the future of data engineering by owning our end-to-end data warehouse platform. Design and implement critical components while setting standards to empower product teams in a dynamic tech en...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $170K *

Pioneer the next generation of data warehousing by owning and optimizing the entire platform. Design and implement crucial components while ensuring scalability, governance, and high-quality data mana...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform data management strategies by leading the design and implementation of secure, scalable lakehouse architectures, enabling insight-driven decision making and enhancing operational analytics a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that shapes data strategies by owning the entire data pipeline from ingestion to serving, ensuring reliable, secure, and compliant data environments for AI-driven banking solutions...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine data engineering by owning the critical backbone for client data ingestion and management, ensuring a reliable pipeline for analytics capabilities. Partner across teams to create robust solu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$215K - $300K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of product engineering, leading a global team to innovate and deliver customer-centric software solutions while aligning technical with business goals for impactfu...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $300K *

Join a team that's transforming software development by leading our App Platform, enhancing web and mobile client experiences, and driving engineering velocity through innovation and hands-on leadersh...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $300K *

Transform the software development experience by leading the App Platform team. Accelerate engineering velocity, enhance tooling and platforms for iOS and Android, and cultivate a team culture focused...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $160K *

Engineer robust data platforms and pipelines, ensuring quality and performance while collaborating with clients. Utilize your expertise to transform complex data challenges into innovative solutions i...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$167K - $300K *

Empower a global SaaS platform by leading a diverse engineering team of 50+, driving technical excellence, operational reliability, and customer experience towards scalable enterprise solutions. Lead...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$167K - $300K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to build scalable platforms and drive reliability, overseeing critical infrastructure operations while fostering a culture of ownership and team excellence in a global...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $149K *

Pioneer data strategy in healthcare by leading a multidisciplinary team to enhance data management, integration, and analytics. Drive innovative research and operational excellence while fostering col...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Build scalable data pipelines to enhance analytics capabilities and AI functionalities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design robust data architecture, optimize processing, and ensure reli...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $278K *

Transform the enterprise data landscape by guiding AI/ML product strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop robust data solutions, ensuring seamless product lifecycles from conception to la...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $165K *

Lead the charge in transforming enterprise applications and analytics strategy, driving organizational growth through technology integration and process optimization across critical business functions...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$77K - $176K *

Unlock potential by developing and maintaining data pipelines, enhancing data quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive mission-critical insights for diverse projects in a dynami...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $165K *

Champion innovative data engineering practices to enhance analytics capabilities through effective pipeline development, production monitoring, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a flexi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.