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.
Engineering Manager, Landing Pages
$188K - $320K *
Drive innovation by leading the engineering team behind our Landing Pages product, enhancing customer experiences through intuitive web tools that capture first-party data while fostering a collaborat...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$135K - $175K *
Shape the future of data infrastructure and analytics by driving scalable solutions, enhancing data quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enable effective reporting and insights...
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Director, Engineering - Confluent
$160K - $200K *
Empower your career by leading a global engineering team to innovate and enhance a scalable stream processing platform. Drive strategic vision and operational excellence while fostering a culture of c...
1 week ago
Director, Engineering - Confluent
$160K - $190K *
Drive innovation and lead a global engineering team to enhance our scalable stream processing infrastructure, focusing on Kafka's cloud platform. Shape strategic direction, foster collaboration, and e...
1 week ago
Director, Engineering - Confluent
$160K - $190K *
Lead the charge in building a scalable stream processing infrastructure, driving innovation and operational excellence in core engineering teams focused on Kafka platform enhancements and cloud operat...
1 week ago
Director, Engineering - Confluent
$150K - $180K *
Lead and innovate within a global engineering team to enhance a scalable, low-latency stream processing platform. Drive strategic vision and operational excellence while fostering a culture of collabo...
1 week ago
Director, Engineering - Confluent
$160K - $190K *
Drive innovation by leading a global engineering team to enhance scalable stream processing infrastructure, focusing on Kafka platform operations and strategic vision to outpace competitors and ensure...
1 week ago
Director, Engineering - Confluent
$150K - $180K *
Lead a global team to innovate and enhance a scalable stream processing platform, driving strategic vision and operational excellence while ensuring high performance and collaboration across engineeri...
1 week ago
Director, Engineering - Confluent
$150K - $180K *
Lead a global engineering team to innovate and enhance a scalable stream processing platform, driving strategic vision and operational excellence while ensuring high performance and collaboration acro...
1 week ago
Director, Engineering - Confluent
$166K - $200K *
Elevate your career by leading a global team to innovate and scale our industry-leading stream processing platform, driving strategic vision and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment...
1 week ago
Director, Engineering - Confluent
$175K - $210K *
Transform the future of stream processing by leading a global engineering team, driving innovation, and enhancing the Kafka platform's capabilities for scalable, low-latency operations in the cloud...
1 week ago
Director, Engineering - Confluent
$150K - $180K *
Lead the strategic vision and operations of core engineering teams, driving innovation and competitive advantages for a scalable, fault-tolerant stream processing platform. Oversee a global team to en...
1 week ago
Director, Engineering - Confluent
$160K - $190K *
Shape the future of stream processing by leading a global engineering team to innovate and enhance a scalable, fault-tolerant Kafka platform, driving strategic vision and operational excellence in clo...
1 week ago
Director, Engineering - Confluent
$150K - $180K *
Lead a global engineering team to innovate and enhance a scalable stream processing platform, driving strategic vision and operational excellence while ensuring high performance and fault tolerance in...
1 week ago
Director, Engineering - Confluent
$150K - $180K *
Drive the strategic vision and operations of core engineering teams, leading innovation in scalable stream processing infrastructure. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance the Kafka platform and en...
1 week ago
Director, Engineering - Confluent
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in transforming our scalable stream processing infrastructure, driving innovation and operational excellence in cloud platforms. Manage a global team to enhance Kafka's capabilities an...
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Staff Software Engineer, Data Loading Infrastructure
$248K - $282K *
Pioneer the future of data infrastructure by leading modernization efforts, enhancing performance, and building scalable services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and eff...
3 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Bring your expertise to design and build high-performance OLTP systems and pipelines. Focus on transactional integrity and low-latency data handling while collaborating with engineers to optimize data...
2 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Engage with clients to cultivate relationships, drive revenue growth, and provide tailored solutions by understanding market needs and ensuring seamless service delivery through effective communicatio...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Develop and deploy robust data pipelines and solutions in cloud environments, leveraging advanced tools for data ingestion, transformation, and visualization. Collaborate with IT and business teams to...
5 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Optimize our data platform to empower machine learning and robotics teams. Collaborate with engineers to deliver scalable data products that enhance experimentation and AI deployment, driving signific...
2 weeks ago
$139K - $200K *
Help us drive subscriber growth by utilizing advanced data analytics, causal inference, and experimentation techniques. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance subscriber retention strategies and op...
Reposted yesterday
$130K - $160K *
Empower your career by building a robust data platform that transforms raw data into actionable insights. Collaborate across teams to deliver reliable data solutions that drive business decisions and...
1 week ago
Staff Data Engineer, Tech Lead
$243K - $285K *
Shape your career by leading the design and governance of a cloud-based data platform. Drive technical direction, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to enhance data architecture and ingest...
6 days ago
Data Engineer (AI Engineering)
$130K - $174K *
Transform the future of data engineering by building scalable data pipelines and AI solutions on Microsoft Azure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences and drive busi...
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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.