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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$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

$157K - $235K *

Lead the charge in architecting and optimizing ML Training and Inference infrastructure, ensuring seamless scalability and reliability for high-performance model deployment across the organization...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Build the foundation for an AI-native data organization by designing core data models, pipelines, and governance practices that empower teams to make strategic decisions with trusted data while ensuri...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to build an AI-native data foundation, designing core models and pipelines that empower strategic decisions across the organization while ensuring data security and governance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $230K *

Elevate our data and AI capabilities by owning the semantic layer, defining key metrics, and leading a growing analytics engineering team to ensure consistency across our construction projects...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$135K - $160K *

Drive the development of a robust semantic layer for data and AI, defining key metrics and leading a growing analytics engineering team. Collaborate across functions to ensure consistency and accuracy...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $160K *

Drive the development of a semantic layer for a data and AI organization, defining key metrics and leading an analytics engineering team. Build core models and ensure definitional consistency across v...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Analyze and enhance data integrity for fundraising initiatives, ensuring accurate and actionable insights. Collaborate with teams to streamline data processes and provide technical support, fostering...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$250K - $290K *

Elevate your career by leading a high-performing engineering team, driving strategy and innovation in web3 technologies. Shape the future of decentralized systems while ensuring top-tier security and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $222K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on building and modernizing data systems. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to create reliable data products, enhancing data discoverability and us...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$112K - $135K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering by building scalable data solutions. Leverage your expertise in Azure, Databricks, and Python to drive innovation and governance across our en...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $147K *

Drive data excellence by designing and maintaining scalable data infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful data solutions, and ensuring data integrity and security...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $147K *

Champion data-driven decision-making by designing and maintaining scalable data infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality data solutions and ensure data integrity...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $165K *

Lead the charge in transforming enterprise data into actionable insights, guiding strategic decision-making and performance initiatives while managing analytics and reporting teams for operational suc...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$160K - $200K *

Lead the strategy and engineering of large-scale data platforms, driving measurable outcomes and operational excellence in Merchant Services. Collaborate across teams to enhance data solutions and sup...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Lead and transform client relationships while managing large-scale data and product engineering projects. Drive revenue growth, oversee multidisciplinary teams, and ensure high-quality delivery across...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation as the technical expert in new product development, leading cross-functional teams to explore market opportunities while mentoring junior engineers and guiding sustaining projects to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Explore a leadership role driving engineering solutions, enhancing customer relations and fostering innovation in equipment design, all within a collaborative team environment. Make a significant impa...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in engineering robust data pipelines and telemetry architectures, optimizing end-to-end data flows for enterprise analytics. Drive automation, ensure data quality, and enhance performa...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team of Business Systems Analysts to deliver innovative HR technology solutions. Drive strategic initiatives, mentor talent, and enhance employee experiences t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $240K *

Lead the charge in transforming complex workflows into AI-driven solutions. Collaborate closely with teams to innovate, build, and implement tools that enhance operational efficiency and deliver measu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Elevate engineering outcomes by leading global software teams in semiconductor integration and testing, ensuring robust solutions through hands-on development and strategic alignment with product mana...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$151K - $208K *

Champion innovation in data center construction by leading complex projects, managing teams, and ensuring quality delivery from preconstruction to customer turnover. Drive safety, efficiency, and stak...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$151K - $208K *

Drive successful data center construction projects by leading teams, managing budgets, and ensuring quality and safety standards. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver innovative solut...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.