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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$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in architecting and enhancing data pipelines that deliver actionable insights for veteran healthcare analytics by collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring high-quality, harmonized...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Advance data engineering initiatives by designing and implementing scalable data pipelines that enhance business intelligence and analytics capabilities, ensuring timely access to reliable insights ac...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $200K *

Champion data-driven innovation by leading a large engineering team, owning architecture and strategy, while driving efficiency through AI integration across the enterprise to enhance data access and...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by enhancing our data architecture and optimizing pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient data flow and support innovative product development in a dyna...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Elevate your career by establishing and owning the data infrastructure that drives strategic insights across teams. Design robust models, ensure data quality, and partner with stakeholders to shape im...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$214K - $335K *

Transform engineering leadership to drive innovative solutions in our Institutional segments. Guide multi-disciplinary teams to execute product roadmaps, ensuring high-quality delivery and collaborati...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Lead cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance an enterprise Data Lakehouse platform, driving operational excellence and aligning technology with business strategies to empower data-driven insigh...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$272K - $408K *

Shape the future of AI and data by leading product strategies for agentic workloads. Drive innovation at the intersection of generative AI, enterprise data, and secure workflows, ensuring robust platf...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the development of robust data pipelines, ensuring data quality and reliability while collaborating with teams for analytics and machine learning initiatives. Drive best practices in dat...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $189K *

Transform financial data systems through hands-on architecture and engineering. Drive modernization efforts, support cross-team collaboration, and ensure operational excellence without direct people m...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$207K - $247K *

Join a team that's driving AI-native software delivery by leading diverse tech teams, aligning strategies with business priorities while championing engineering excellence and operational effectivenes...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Help us transform raw data into trusted analytics layers for decision-making across various business units. Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to create scalable and reliable datas...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Optimize backend data infrastructure to enhance analytics and customer experience. Collaborate across teams to design, build, and maintain scalable databases, cloud architecture, and APIs that drive i...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic data engineering team to design and operate workflows and data pipelines across cloud environments, enhancing systems that drive data science initiatives and coll...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $160K *

Pioneer scalable data solutions in a healthcare data platform, leading automated ingestion and analytics initiatives on GCP for enhanced enterprise visibility and reporting...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $160K *

Join a team that's building scalable data solutions on GCP to modernize healthcare analytics. Drive innovation in data ingestion, automation, and semantic layers that empowers enterprise-wide reportin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Accelerate your career as a Principal Data Engineer, leading the design and development of innovative data pipelines while mentoring a skilled team to achieve scalable data infrastructure aligned with...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $142K *

Drive innovation and excellence in our data engineering team, overseeing the transformation of our data infrastructure, fostering talent development, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver com...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation across our comprehensive data platform, shaping architecture and standards. Lead teams through complex challenges, foster collaboration, and enhance decision-making to deliver impactf...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering by architecting a robust data platform across diverse domains, enhancing decision-making, and mentoring engineers to elevate technical excelle...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $125K *

Deliver innovative data solutions by developing analytics platforms, optimizing data pipelines, and integrating advanced reporting tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance analytics a...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform data management by owning the strategy for a scalable Data Platform, facilitating cross-team collaboration, and enhancing the self-service analytics experience to unlock organization-wide in...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$272K - $408K *

Drive product strategy and execution for advanced AI and data capabilities, ensuring enterprise-grade agentic workflows within a transformative data platform that enhances efficiency and commercial va...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Build innovative data solutions and scalable pipelines to enhance data integration, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support analytics efforts. Drive efficiency and quality in data process...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$224K - $314K *

Shape the future of data engineering by advancing strategy and modernizing technology. Lead teams to innovate and build scalable solutions that meet business needs while driving a culture of excellenc...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.