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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$90K - $110K *

Transform data engineering by designing and operating AI-driven pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable data solutions that enhance customer experiences and drive impactf...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate our go-to-market capabilities by owning the technology ecosystem, driving automation, and building scalable solutions that enhance the commercial lifecycle from pre-sales to renewals. Lead a s...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $172K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing data infrastructure by designing and implementing high-performance data models and pipelines, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$117K - $172K *

Join us to enhance our data infrastructure and automation, collaborating with teams to design and implement high-performance data models and pipelines, ensuring data quality and reliability for inform...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$117K - $172K *

Lead the charge in scaling data infrastructure and automation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement high-performance data models and pipelines that drive decision-making a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of data engineering by designing robust data pipelines and analytics platforms. Collaborate with diverse teams to optimize data architecture, support AI initiatives, and ensure scalab...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $210K *

Shape the future of pharmaceutical engineering excellence by leading a dynamic team in optimizing manufacturing processes, driving capital projects, and implementing innovative technologies to enhance...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$286K - $326K *

Drive the evolution of data engineering platforms and strategies while leading high-performing teams. Influence architectural decisions and foster innovation to deliver scalable, data-driven solutions...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$343K - $392K *

Shape the future of identity analytics by leading a high-performing team. Drive strategy for data-driven decision-making and ML systems, ensuring architectural excellence and operational rigor in a fa...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$286K - $326K *

Unlock potential by leading engineering teams to shape the future of data platforms. Drive strategy, oversee technical direction, and foster innovation for scalable, cloud-based banking solutions acro...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$314K - $359K *

Help us shape the future of data platforms and banking in the cloud by leading high-performing engineering teams, driving data strategy, and delivering impactful solutions that align with business goa...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$240K - $330K *

Transform the GTM Systems landscape by leading strategy, architecture, and operations. Drive efficiency across Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success through innovative solutions and data governance...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower innovation by leading data engineering efforts, designing robust solutions, and collaborating with clients to modernize databases and optimize data pipelines using cutting-edge technologies in...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in architecting and delivering cutting-edge data platforms using Databricks. Own enterprise solutions while driving large-scale transformations and mentoring teams to achieve success a...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer robust data pipelines on GCP to support CRM analytics and data science. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and reliability, transforming business questions into ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in data analysis to drive operational excellence in healthcare. Collaborate across teams to interpret complex datasets and ensure compliance with regulato...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $164K *

Lead the charge in executing strategic projects across multiple business units, ensuring operational excellence and fostering team collaboration. Drive process optimization and champion project manage...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in transforming messy enterprise data into AI-ready assets while building automated systems that enhance data workflows. Shape our data strategy and make a significant impact as a foun...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$282K - $414K *

Lead the Causal ML pod, shaping technical strategy and architecture to build a durable company-level causal value metric influencing key business decisions and optimizing marketplace dynamics...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$282K - $414K *

Drive the technical vision for causal machine learning systems, shaping the future of value measurement across products and teams. Lead innovative projects to ensure consistent decision-making based o...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$282K - $414K *

Drive the development of innovative causal decision systems that empower teams with robust metrics and strategies to enhance product value and optimize marketplace health across multiple verticals...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$282K - $414K *

Join a team that sets the technical vision for causal ML, leading innovative modeling and value metrics essential for data-driven decision-making across diverse marketplaces and product applications w...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$153K - $376K *

Shape the future of data engineering by building scalable systems that enhance analytics and AI capabilities. Join a collaborative team to drive innovative solutions that empower data science and prod...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Champion data excellence by building and maintaining Spark pipelines on Databricks. Collaborate with product teams to ensure reliable, cost-effective analytics solutions while enhancing pipeline perfo...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Transform the data landscape by leading modernization efforts, defining a comprehensive data strategy, and building a cloud-native platform that empowers AI adoption and self-service capabilities acro...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.

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    You can browse Director of Data Engineering openings on Ladders, which focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of at least $100,000.