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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$120K - $145K *

Empower your career by leading a team of data experts in building innovative BI solutions. Drive impactful decisions through data-driven insights, collaborating with stakeholders while fostering a cul...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Engage with us to develop and optimize ETL/ELT workflows, ensuring data quality and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate data requirements into effective solutions, drivin...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $157K *

Shape the future of data management by leading critical data platform operations, ensuring compliance, and driving enhancements. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and improve stability while ma...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic engineering organization, overseeing the full technical chain from design to production, while building a robust supplier ecosystem and mentoring a talented te...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate business outcomes by designing and implementing scalable data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data from diverse sources, ensuring robust pipelines and reliable...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $236K *

Lead the charge in transforming provider data management by defining product strategy, enhancing workflows, and ensuring data accuracy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solu...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $195K *

Empower customer engagement by leading the lifecycle marketing function. Develop high-performing teams and strategies to enhance product adoption and retention. Leverage data-driven insights to drive...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$170K - $195K *

Shape the future of lifecycle marketing by leading a high-performing team, defining strategies that connect customer engagement to measurable outcomes, and driving product adoption through innovative...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$170K - $195K *

Strategize and lead innovative lifecycle marketing initiatives, shaping customer engagement across B2B SaaS audiences. Build and develop a high-performing team while driving measurable outcomes from p...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$170K - $195K *

Redefine lifecycle marketing by leading a high-performing team to drive customer engagement and retention. Leverage data-driven strategies to connect product adoption to measurable growth outcomes acr...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$166K - $290K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of innovative test automation and data analytics solutions, driving efficiency and quality across multiple production lines and market segments while shapin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$166K - $290K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge automation platforms and data analytics tools, driving innovation in test processes and enhancing product quality across diverse market segments. Shape the f...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$255K - $290K *

Drive the technical vision for a complex database platform, ensuring scalability and performance. Lead architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to enhance data infrastruc...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering by building a modern data platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable data solutions, enabling self-service analytics and govern...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of data engineering by designing robust ETL pipelines and optimizing databases. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure data accuracy and reliability, while leading projects that enh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Explore a pivotal role in developing and supporting innovative data solutions. Collaborate across teams to create scalable data pipelines using leading cloud technologies and data integration practice...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Lead strategic planning and execution across complex, cross-organizational engineering initiatives, enhancing release predictability and operational discipline while collaborating with senior leadersh...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate our engineering efficiency by leading comprehensive planning and execution across multifaceted, cross-organizational programs, ensuring release predictability and visibility through expert tec...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in demand generation strategy and execution, driving pipeline growth through innovative campaigns while managing a high-performing marketing team and collaborating cross-functionally f...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $153K *

Shape innovative technology solutions by leading diverse teams to diagnose complex business challenges, strategizing impactful responses, and mentoring talent while delivering exceptional client value...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $156K *

Elevate the enterprise data governance strategy by translating it into actionable plans and driving initiatives to enhance data trust while fostering collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholder...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$140K - $220K *

Drive enterprise data architecture initiatives, ensuring scalable designs and integration across teams. Collaborate on modernization efforts to enhance data quality, security, and interoperability, su...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$113K - $188K *

Shape data solutions by designing and maintaining scalable pipelines and frameworks, ensuring data quality and governance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet evolving business need...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$205K - $308K *

Join a team that's redefining digital engineering by leading the transformation to AI-native practices. Drive platform architecture and strategy, enhance developer productivity, and shape the future o...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$138K - $165K *

Transform customer data into innovative GenAI solutions. Collaborate with clients to tackle complex challenges, design systems, and enhance product features, ensuring lasting impact and continuous imp...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.