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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$165K - $210K *

Drive your career forward by owning data capabilities and reporting tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product value, ensuring accurate data delivery and insights that empower c...

Nashville, TNRemote

1 week ago

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

$160K - $185K *

Shape the future of data engineering by leading the architecture and evolution of a robust enterprise data platform, ensuring reliability and integration across analytics, reporting, and AI capabiliti...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining robust data systems, developing ETL pipelines, and creating insightful dashboards. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational performance and ensure...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career as a Data Engineer by designing and supporting data solutions, collaborating across teams to build scalable data pipelines, and leveraging modern technologies for innovative analyt...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $231K *

Analyze complex datasets to develop predictive models and actionable strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive high-impact analytics projects, leveraging advanced machine learning a...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $231K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team as a Principal Engineer in Data Science. Drive impactful analytics projects, transform complex datasets into predictive models, and partner with stakehold...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $200K *

Drive the transformation of a high-impact marketing operations team, optimizing processes and technology for scalability. Collaborate across functions to enhance data governance and deliver strategic...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive financial strategy as you build and lead the FP&A function, shaping growth decisions through robust modeling, budgeting, and performance analysis in a rapidly scaling AI infrastructure business...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$161K - $266K *

Shape the future of data engineering by designing and scaling cloud-native solutions. Lead the development of robust data pipelines and analytics frameworks across multi-cloud environments, driving in...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$156K - $235K *

Elevate engineering excellence by architecting and delivering AI tooling platforms that redefine how Global Quality Engineering operates, enhancing workflows across multiple brands and teams...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading Pharma consulting with expertise in data analytics and technology transformation. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive strategic growth, consultative sales, and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$232K - $290K *

Optimize system performance by designing effective performance tests, analyzing metrics, and collaborating across teams to enhance product efficiency. Drive initiatives that strengthen the reliability...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of enterprise-scale cybersecurity by leading vulnerability management initiatives. Drive program strategy, enhance client relationships, and mentor teams to achieve measurable risk re...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion enterprise-scale delivery by leading vulnerability management initiatives, driving program strategy, and fostering client relationships to achieve measurable risk reduction across diverse tec...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in enterprise-scale vulnerability management, driving strategy and governance while transforming technical initiatives into measurable risk reduction across diverse teams and stakehold...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Drive the technical outcomes of critical programs, leading a team to deliver innovative solutions while collaborating with government and industry partners. Shape product development from concept to e...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of data engineering by leading quality assurance initiatives, enhancing development processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and efficiency in soft...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$227K - $280K *

Lead strategic finance initiatives to empower product decisions, driving financial evaluations and business cases for new product lines. Collaborate with C-suite and product teams to optimize resource...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $210K *

Partner with us to lead transformative technical engagements that shape AI system deployment and enhance customer experiences through innovative solutions, system performance analysis, and strategic a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $157K *

Unlock the potential of data in finance by designing scalable pipelines and ensuring data quality. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive insights that enhance profitability and decision-making in a d...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and maintain scalable data infrastructures that enhance operational systems and analytics. Collaborate with military and engineering teams to deliver secure, reliable dat...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $175K *

Transform data management systems to support defense analytical needs. Collaborate with users to optimize data architectures and enhance performance, ensuring security compliance and efficient data in...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$190K - $230K *

Accelerate progress at the nexus of data and security by ensuring the reliability of security data sources. Collaborate across functions to enhance detection capabilities and support robust investigat...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $230K *

Seeking a hands-on Staff Security Engineer to enhance data reliability in Cyber Defense, provide measurable trust in telemetry sources, and uncover threats through advanced detection engineering metho...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $230K *

Unlock the potential of security data by developing reliable systems that enhance threat detection, ensuring high-quality telemetry is accessible for effective incident response and analysis, and fost...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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.

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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.