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.
Lead Data Analytics and Visualization Engineer
$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...
3 weeks ago
$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...
1 week ago
Data Platform Engineering - Senior Lead, AVP - State Street Investment Management
$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
Director of Engineering - US Region
$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
$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
Director of Product, Provider Data Management
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
Director, Test Automation and Data Analytics
$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
Director, Test Automation and Data Analytics
$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
Principal Software Engineer, Agentic Data Platform
$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...
1 week ago
Staff Software Engineer - Data Engineering
$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
$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
$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
Director, Technical Program Management
$150K - $180K *
Lead strategic planning and execution across complex, cross-organizational engineering initiatives, enhancing release predictability and operational discipline while collaborating with senior leadersh...
4 weeks ago
Director, Technical Program Management
$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
$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...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Technology Consulting Manager, Data & Cloud
$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...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$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...
Reposted 3 days ago
Director - Enterprise Data Architect
$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
$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
Director, Digital Platform Engineering (Hybrid - Acton, MA)
$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
Senior Forward Deployed Engineer
$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
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.