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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$94K - $293K *

Shape the future of enterprise data architecture by leading scalable solutions, guiding best practices, and ensuring data governance. Collaborate with teams to enhance data quality and drive impactful...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $293K *

Join a team that's redefining data architecture by leading scalable, governed solutions. Leverage your expertise to guide engineering best practices and ensure high-quality data management across ente...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $293K *

Empower enterprise data initiatives by leading architecture and engineering governance. Guide teams in scalable data solutions, enforce best practices, and ensure data quality while collaborating with...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $253K *

Lead the charge in shaping enterprise data architecture and engineering governance. Drive scalable solutions, enforce best practices, and mentor teams to ensure high-quality data management across com...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $253K *

Join a team that's redefining data architecture by leading scalable, governed solutions. Provide technical guidance, enforce best practices, and mentor engineers to ensure high-quality data engineerin...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $293K *

Lead the charge in architecting scalable data solutions, guiding teams on best practices, and ensuring robust governance across enterprise data platforms. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate bu...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $293K *

Lead the architectural vision and governance for enterprise data platforms, ensuring scalable, reliable solutions. Guide teams in best practices, data quality, and stakeholder engagement to drive impa...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $235K *

Transform enterprise data architecture by leading scalable solutions, guiding best practices, and ensuring data quality. Collaborate with stakeholders to design robust systems that meet business needs...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $293K *

Innovate data architecture solutions by leading enterprise data platform initiatives, ensuring scalability, governance, and quality. Guide teams in best practices and design patterns while engaging st...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $270K *

Architect scalable data solutions, guiding teams on best practices and governance. Lead design efforts for enterprise data platforms, ensuring quality and performance while mentoring engineers and eng...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $235K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and governance of scalable data solutions. Collaborate with teams to establish best practices, ensure data quality, and mentor engineers while driving architectu...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $293K *

Lead the architectural direction and governance for enterprise data platforms, ensuring scalable, reliable solutions. Collaborate with teams to enforce best practices and mentor engineers, driving dat...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $253K *

Drive your career forward by leading architectural direction and governance for enterprise data platforms. Guide teams in best practices, ensuring scalable, reliable solutions while fostering collabor...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $253K *

Drive the future of enterprise data architecture by leading scalable solutions, guiding best practices, and ensuring data governance across complex environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance data...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $293K *

Shape the future of enterprise data architecture by leading scalable solutions, guiding best practices, and ensuring data governance across teams. Drive innovation and quality in data engineering whil...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $253K *

Lead the design and governance of scalable data solutions, ensuring best practices in data architecture and engineering. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into robust technical...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $293K *

Elevate enterprise data architecture by leading scalable solutions, guiding teams on best practices, and ensuring robust governance. Drive innovation and quality in data engineering while collaboratin...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $235K *

Join a team that's redefining data architecture by providing technical leadership and governance for enterprise data platforms. Drive best practices in data engineering, ensuring scalable, reliable so...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $270K *

Empower your career by leading architectural direction and governance for enterprise data platforms. Drive best practices in data engineering, ensuring scalable, reliable solutions while mentoring a t...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Lead the development and optimization of LIMS solutions, managing teams and driving compliance with industry regulations to enhance laboratory workflows and data integrity...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading the strategy and execution of analytics products that drive measurable value in healthcare. Collaborate across teams to transform complex data into actionable insights t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare analytics by developing impactful products that translate complex data into actionable insights, driving measurable ROI and client success through innovative r...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $300K *

Join a team that's building a high-impact technical recruiting engine to drive growth. Lead strategy and execution to attract top talent across engineering and AI domains in a fast-paced startup envir...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$436K - $500K+*

Champion the future of entertainment technology by leading a team to ensure reliable, real-time catalog feeds and data integrity, driving innovation and collaboration across diverse teams to enhance t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$268K - $395K *

Lead the charge in shaping AI-driven ads relevance systems, designing and building ML models that enhance personalization and optimize marketplace performance, while collaborating across teams to exec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.