Director, Data Engineering Jobs on Ladders

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What is a Director, Data Engineering?

A Director of Data Engineering is a senior position predominantly responsible for overseeing the design and maintenance of an organization's databases. They supervise a team of data engineers and collaborate with data scientists to optimize data utilization and operational efficiency.

Why choose a career as a Director, Data Engineering?

With the increasing reliance on data by organizations, the demand for skilled Data Engineering Directors is on the rise. They ensure that data strategies align with organisational goals and are fundamental to driving business insights.

Steps to become a Director, Data Engineering

To get to this leadership position typically requires extensive industry experience, a strong understanding of data architecture and analytics, and proven leadership ability. An advanced degree in computer science or a related field is often preferred by employers.

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$150K - $180K *

Advance your career by architecting and delivering cutting-edge data platforms and analytics solutions. You'll engage with clients, guide engineering teams, and drive technical strategy, blending hand...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Innovate data solutions by architecting and optimizing virtual and physical data assets, ensuring high-quality pipelines and governance. Collaborate with teams to enhance real-time intelligence for cr...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Transform data capabilities by leading cross-functional teams to enhanceplatforms and analytics. Drive client engagement through data-informed strategies and ensure robust governance while overseeing...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $228K *

Lead and evolve a modern data platform, managing engineering teams and driving innovation while ensuring reliable integration and migration from legacy systems. Collaborate strategically across teams...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $190K *

Join our data engineering team to design and maintain robust data pipelines. Collaborate with ML and analytics teams to ensure reliable, scalable data for AI applications across sports, enhancing mode...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $130K *

Deliver innovative data solutions by collaborating cross-functionally to enhance governance and quality in marketing technology. Drive impactful changes to taxonomy frameworks, ensuring seamless integ...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$232K - $348K *

Transform the future of AI by leading product strategy for our Universal Context Engine, bridging structured and unstructured data to enable secure, autonomous workflows and drive impactful market gro...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that is shaping the future of data-driven insight in education. As a technical leader, you'll design and scale data systems that power internal strategies and enhance partnerships, ensurin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate data capabilities by owning and evolving scalable pipelines, enhancing customer-facing systems, and ensuring data consistency while leading innovative strategies in a dynamic environment...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $142K *

Contribute to innovative data engineering solutions that drive strategic initiatives and maintain high-quality data integrity. Lead teams in developing complex frameworks and mentor to elevate enginee...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $142K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing innovative data solutions, mentoring other engineers, and enhancing data integrity, while ensuring compliance with best practices and performance optimizati...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the design and implementation of AI data engineering solutions, optimize scalable pipelines, and mentor team members while ensuring robust security and governance across cloud environments...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Shape exceptional product experiences as a hands-on engineering leader. Guide a talented team in setting technical direction, enhancing product quality, and tackling complex challenges in AI-driven pr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $118K *

Transform complex data into actionable insights by validating and reconciling large datasets. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance data integrity and automate workflows, driving informed decision...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $126K *

Transform complex data systems by designing efficient data flows and optimizing data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and governance, while supporting federal...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engineers a scalable data platform architecture aligning with business goals. Drive high-impact decisions, mentor team members, and ensure data quality while collaborating across functions to enhance...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$173K - $222K *

Lead the strategy and execution of master data initiatives to enhance data governance, scalability, and quality, collaborating across functions to automate processes and drive decision-making improvem...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $240K *

Optimize growth strategies by crafting end-to-end data pipelines and models that drive user acquisition and engagement across our diverse AI-driven productivity platform. Collaborate with cross-functi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $240K *

Elevate user acquisition by owning data pipelines and models that drive growth across a multi-product AI suite, collaborating with cross-functional teams on impactful data solutions...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$284K - $355K *

Engage with a collaborative team to shape data architecture and analytics solutions. Lead initiatives that bridge technical and non-technical domains, empowering data-driven decisions with high-qualit...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$207K - $310K *

Lead strategic initiatives within a high-velocity team, optimizing business operations and bridging product strategy and execution. Collaborate with executives to enhance decision-making and drive com...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$207K - $310K *

Empower your career by partnering with leadership to drive operational excellence, optimize strategy execution, and bridge product and market dynamics within a transformative Data Cloud organization f...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$207K - $310K *

Drive strategic initiatives and operational efficiency within a high-growth organization, collaborating across teams to enable executive decision-making and align product strategy with market executio...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$207K - $310K *

Drive operational excellence and strategic initiatives within a fast-paced Data Cloud organization, collaborating closely with senior leadership to enhance decision-making, bridge gaps, and scale the...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$215K - $352K *

Transform enterprise infrastructure strategies, ensuring reliable, secure, and cost-efficient systems across networks, cloud, and storage while leading a diverse engineering team to drive innovation a...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director, Data Engineering do?question toggle

    A Director, Data Engineering is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organization's data infrastructure. They also lead a team of data engineers.

  • What is the average salary of a Director, Data Engineering?question toggle

    The average salary for a Director, Data Engineering can vary greatly, depending on the company size and location. However, positions on Ladders offer salaries of $100,000 or more.

  • What skills are required for a Director, Data Engineering role?question toggle

    Skills required include mastery in data architecture and analytics, advanced technical skills in database languages, leadership ability, and strong problem-solving skills.