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.

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$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing next-gen data platforms, driving strategic insights and AI solutions. Oversee data architecture, governance, and quality, while mentoring a high-performing team to foster...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $155K *

Innovate data infrastructure by designing scalable, secure solutions that enhance analytics and digital transformation. Lead cross-functional teams to shape long-term data strategies while ensuring co...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$130K - $155K *

Champion the design and optimization of advanced data infrastructure, leading cross-functional teams to drive strategic data initiatives and ensure compliance with governance and security standards wh...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$166K - $200K *

Join a team that's reshaping digital experiences by leading innovative Salesforce solutions. Collaborate globally to drive impactful client engagements and foster engineering excellence, ensuring top...

4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $175K *

Drive the development of high-performance data layers supporting advanced AI training. Collaborate with leading researchers to tackle challenges in petabyte-scale storage infrastructure, enhancing dat...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform data storage infrastructure to support cutting-edge AI training, tackling large-scale storage, networking, and performance challenges while collaborating with top-tier researchers and engine...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance the future of AI by building and maintaining high-performance data storage infrastructure on a petabyte scale, collaborating with top researchers and engineers to solve complex challenges in d...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to enhance clinical data management and reporting solutions. Collaborate with teams to develop high-quality data sources for our analytics platform, ensuring effective integration of h...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Seeking talented engineers to build and maintain expansive data infrastructure for AI training, working directly on innovative solutions for high-performance storage and collaboration with leading res...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative workforce products, guiding a dynamic team to enhance user access frameworks and policies while collaborating closely with Product Managers to drive project su...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Lead the development and maintenance of scalable data pipelines ensuring data quality and supporting decision-making for streaming services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to convert content...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$157K - $235K *

Champion data excellence by developing scalable pipelines and reliable models. Collaborate cross-functionally to transform raw content metadata into actionable insights that drive decision-making acro...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$136K - $198K *

Champion analytics excellence by guiding clients and teams, leveraging deep expertise in Adobe Analytics to drive strategic decisions and enhance measurement practices in a fast-paced environment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Contribute to mission-critical data and AI initiatives by designing and implementing graph databases and enhanced data capabilities. Collaborate across teams to ensure data is discoverable, aligned, a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $170K *

Empower your career by designing and optimizing enterprise data capabilities within a dynamic DoD environment, enhancing data discoverability and usability for analysts and AI systems while leading in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$200K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team as a key financial partner, owning the financial model and driving strategic initiatives. Collaborate with leadership to enhance reporting, streamline processes, and support global...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engage in building and maintaining data pipelines and infrastructure, enhancing product insights, and collaborating with engineering and product teams. This role spans the full data stack, promoting g...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive the development and maintenance of data pipelines, enhancing data quality and supporting analytics initiatives. Collaborate across teams to ensure reliable systems while growing expertise in dis...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Build and maintain robust data pipelines and infrastructure, transforming raw data into actionable insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance data quality and support analytics and machine le...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $260K *

Join us to transform complex data into scalable pipelines that drive analytics and decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build robust data architectures and ensure data integrity...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a fast-paced environment where you'll lead the development of a cutting-edge model serving platform, mentor engineers, and drive high-performance AI infrastructure innovation, directly impacting...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $250K *

Champion innovative engineering solutions by leading a high-performing team to develop scalable data governance and collaboration platforms, ensuring seamless data sharing and enterprise administratio...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $135K *

Empower a skilled data engineering team by designing and optimizing data pipelines, enhancing platform functionalities, and ensuring high performance while mentoring peers and improving technical prac...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$179K - $248K *

Lead the charge in operationalizing strategy and driving cross-division initiatives. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to enhance efficiency and client satisfaction in a fast-paced corporate travel...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $208K *

Champion advanced DevOps practices and innovations to build resilient infrastructure supporting real-time machine learning and personalization services across streaming platforms. Drive efficiency and...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

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.