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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to transforming healthcare data solutions. As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll enhance complex systems, collaborate across departments, and drive analytics to optimize finan...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Director, Data Platform - Slack
$263K - $401K *
Shape the future of data engineering by leading a 40-person team to innovate AI-driven data platforms that empower autonomous analytics and enhance decision-making, all while collaborating closely wit...
Reposted 2 days ago
Senior Director, Data Platform - Slack
$218K - $365K *
Accelerate data innovation by leading a robust engineering team to transform data infrastructure, enabling AI-driven analytics and development, while shaping a best-in-class data platform for humans a...
Reposted 2 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team to architect and optimize data pipelines, empowering analytics through robust ETL workflows. Utilize your technical expertise to enhance data accessibility and quality while solvin...
3 weeks ago
Director - Data Platforms & Architecture
$162K - $244K *
Shape the future of cloud architecture by leading diverse teams, driving Azure modernization, and connecting business objectives with innovative solutions. As a technical leader, you will foster inclu...
2 weeks ago
$122K - $165K *
Lead the charge in shaping data engineering practices, enhancing quality and delivery standards for enterprise data products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive scalable solutions and en...
3 weeks ago
$145K - $165K *
Transform the future of data at scale by architecting and leading a robust AWS data platform, driving analytics, governance, and AI capabilities through innovative design and cross-functional collabor...
3 weeks ago
Principal Staff Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure
$231K - $378K *
Lead the charge in optimizing database performance and efficiency across LinkedIn's data infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to enhance query execution and storage, driving impactful improvements i...
Yesterday
$125K - $150K *
Join a team that's redefining data engineering by optimizing architecture and driving innovation. You will leverage Azure technologies and AI to enhance data solutions, ensuring scalability and perfor...
3 weeks ago
$150K - $170K *
Lead the charge in optimizing client insights and measurement strategies, ensuring data-driven decision-making and enhanced campaign effectiveness while managing a diverse analytics team and fostering...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$125K - $140K *
Contribute to the evolution of our data architecture and integration patterns, developing and maintaining cloud-native ETL pipelines, and ensuring accurate, reliable data for analytics and decision-ma...
3 weeks ago
Director, Analytics Engineering
$198K - $260K *
Lead and optimize analytics engineering to transform data practices, ensuring high-quality, reusable data for analytics and AI applications. Collaborate across teams to enhance self-service analytics...
Yesterday
Director, Data Science & Analytics
$160K - $190K *
Lead and innovate as you build a data science team that transforms manufacturing and supply chain data into actionable insights, driving efficiency and strategic decision-making across the organizatio...
Today
$211K - $264K *
Lead and inspire a team of engineers to enhance core data systems, focusing on reliability and scalability. Drive technical direction, foster team growth, and ensure high-quality software delivery whi...
5 days ago
Technical Lead, Data Engineering
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by owning the entire data platform; you'll lead the design, build, and operation of AWS data pipelines, delivering critical analytics and insights to enhance decision-making across mu...
4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to shape the future of data engineering and analytics. Leverage your expertise to design, manage, and modernize enterprise data platforms using Microsoft tools, driving impactful d...
3 weeks ago
$130K - $160K *
Lead the charge in designing and managing scalable enterprise data platforms using Azure and Microsoft Fabric, combining technical expertise with strong data governance and stakeholder leadership to a...
3 weeks ago
Principal Data & Analytics Engineer
$120K - $145K *
Engage in building robust data solutions that drive analytics and business insights. As a senior contributor, you'll lead complex projects from design to deployment, collaborating with stakeholders to...
1 week ago
$145K - $175K *
Transform complex data into actionable insights by owning end-to-end data initiatives. Design scalable pipelines and models that enhance product features and analytics, ensuring data quality and relia...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive complex data initiatives from concept to production, building scalable pipelines and data models that empower analytics and AI workflows, ensuring data quality and reliability for teams and cust...
1 week ago
$135K - $160K *
Transform complex data into actionable insights by owning end-to-end data initiatives. Design scalable pipelines and models that enhance product features and analytics, ensuring data quality and relia...
1 week ago
Director, Recruiting Operations
$155K - $206K *
Transform recruiting operations by leading technology and systems strategy, enhancing efficiency and user experience for a large team. Drive innovation through AI and data-driven insights while foster...
5 days ago
Director, Recruiting Operations
$155K - $206K *
Transform recruiting operations by leading technology and systems strategy, enhancing efficiency and user experience for a large team of recruiters. Drive innovation through AI and data-driven insight...
5 days ago
Lead Engineer, ML Data Infrastructure & Systems
$160K - $190K *
Champion the development of a cutting-edge data platform, managing end-to-end processes for high-volume media capture and delivery. Collaborate with teams to ensure efficient data handling and support...
1 week ago
$120K - $151K *
Transform and optimize raw data into actionable insights, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance data-driven decision-making processes and support innovative solutions that propel busin...
Reposted 1 week ago
What does a Director of Data Engineering do?
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?
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?
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?
You can browse Director of Data Engineering openings on Ladders, which focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of at least $100,000.