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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$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving health tech innovation! Lead our software engineering efforts, overseeing multiple squads to ensure agile delivery and team growth while enhancing compliance in a fast-paced...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Drive high-performing engineering squads through effective agile processes, fostering team development and accountability within a regulated environment. Champion predictable delivery and strategic ex...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in optimizing delivery and team development across engineering squads. Align with product leadership to ensure agile health and a high-performing team while navigating a regulated envi...

London, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Join our team to shape a data-driven culture, leading analytics initiatives and empowering decision-making. Collaborate with senior leaders, and drive enterprise-wide insights and reporting solutions...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Empower progress at a leading data platform by designing scalable solutions that enable effective data processing and governance, supporting multiple teams. Join a foundational team to build a cohesiv...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $252K *

Innovate and lead the data strategy, transforming analytics into actionable insights that drive decisions across multiple business areas, while enhancing data infrastructure and governance for robust...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Innovate in engineering leadership, guiding AI-driven solutions within power plant operations. Drive strategy, product development, and team excellence while enhancing operational reliability through...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$154K - $209K *

Shape the future of data processing by building robust data pipelines and platforms that drive actionable insights, enabling teams to make strategic decisions quickly and effectively while enhancing o...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $252K *

Champion data-driven insights by leading analytics strategy, development, and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and operations through advanced analytics, r...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive innovation in data engineering by creating scalable data pipelines and models that transform metrics into actionable insights for device performance and business growth...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $282K *

Advance the development of secure and scalable fintech solutions by leading software teams through the entire SDLC while fostering a culture of high performance and innovation. Collaborate across func...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Develop and implement scalable data solutions, ensuring integrity and performance of data pipelines to support analytics and strategic decisions across the organization, while embracing data engineeri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $321K *

Elevate your career by driving revenue growth for innovative Computer Vision solutions. Combine technical expertise and sales leadership to support enterprise customers and enhance the IoT and network...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $247K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data in the P&C insurance sector. Leverage your expertise in data engineering to develop predictive models, build robust data pipelines, and collaborate with c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's focused on designing and implementing scalable data pipelines to enhance data ingestion, deduplication, and tagging processes in a complex cloud environment, driving powerful analyt...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $180K *

Partner with us to enhance data systems for a key government client. Leverage your skills in AWS, Python, and distributed computing to develop robust data pipelines that drive insights and support cri...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$60K - $180K *

Innovate data solutions by designing robust data pipelines, deploying on cloud platforms, and optimizing data workflows. Collaborate with teams to leverage AI/ML technologies and ensure efficient data...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Transform data into insights as a Senior Data Engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for a retail loyalty platform. Leverage cutting-edge technologies to o...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $140K *

Engineer robust data architectures as part of a transformative team, driving scalable solutions and influencing technical direction while aligning cross-functional strategies to enhance long-term busi...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Explore your potential by leading cross-functional projects that drive innovation and enhance performance across departments, leveraging your expertise in strategic planning and implementation to achi...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $130K *

Architect the next generation of data products by leading data pipeline initiatives, ensuring top-tier performance and quality in product delivery while collaborating across teams to innovate and enha...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $115K *

Unlock potential by designing scalable data pipelines using Snowflake and Databricks. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure optimal performance, governance, and reliability while mentoring junior en...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive the architecture and implementation of advanced data solutions, enabling robust data governance and self-service analytics across global enterprises, while optimizing performance on Google Cloud...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge AI solutions for the life sciences sector, optimizing decision-making processes and enhancing commercial outcomes through advanced data analytics and...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $193K *

Unlock potential by driving data solutions that enhance healthcare efficiency, improve enterprise data modernization, and support cross-functional collaboration while delivering scalable data pipeline...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.