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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$115K - $130K *

Partner with us to develop innovative data solutions, enhance reporting, and optimize analytics across diverse business functions, leveraging your expertise in data engineering and cloud technologies...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $170K *

Lead the charge in developing high-performing data engineering teams and deliver innovative data capabilities. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive insights and enhance customer outcomes across a gl...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $250K *

Lead and innovate the technical direction for our Data/ML team, driving cross-team projects and architecture from device to cloud while fostering team growth. Engage in hands-on coding and problem-sol...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$127K - $170K *

Drive the vision and execution of enterprise data solutions, leading a high-performing team. Cultivate partnerships across departments to optimize data processes and support strategic financial and op...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $264K *

Elevate your career by leading data strategy across marketing. Drive the roadmap for vital data capabilities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and seamless integration to empower predictive AI models an...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $165K *

Drive innovation by leading the creation of scalable real-time data platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and reliability in cloud-native environments, enhancing d...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $275K *

Drive strategic data science initiatives, leading a team to innovate AI solutions that enhance patient access to life-saving therapies while collaborating with product and engineering for impactful ou...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$446K - $500K+*

Lead the data engineering team to enhance Ads domain systems, ensuring reliable and scalable data solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders and foster team growth while delivering impactful advertising...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative cloud-native data products, collaborating closely with stakeholders to enhance data processing and BI capabilities, ensuring robust frameworks for scalable data ingestion and proces...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $185K *

Champion the development of scalable data pipelines by managing a dedicated team of engineers. Oversee daily operations, implement best practices, and foster a culture of collaboration while ensuring...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $175K *

Unlock your potential as a senior leader driving global compute infrastructure strategy, fostering teams, and spearheading innovation across diverse environments to achieve operational excellence and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $175K *

Champion innovation and excellence in global compute infrastructure strategy, building and leading high-performing teams to enhance organizational technology operations and deliver scalable solutions...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading data strategy and AI initiatives, managing a team of data scientists while aligning projects with organizational goals to drive significant business impact through analytic...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $300K *

Contribute to the evolution of data infrastructure by designing, building, and maintaining scalable data systems for analytics and operational decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Transform your career by leading data engineering and data science initiatives, driving advanced analytics, BI, and AI solutions that directly impact business growth and operational excellence in a dy...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Lead the design and execution of cutting-edge data platforms, driving innovation in life sciences. Oversee cross-functional teams to modernize solutions, ensuring a secure, governed framework while de...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead, empower, and innovate within the Data Transformation team to enhance data pipelines and accelerate user experiences, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive high-quality, scalable sol...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading a skilled engineering team to enhance our data transformation platforms, ensuring reliability and efficiency while collaborating across departments to deliver high-quality...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading a team to innovate and enhance data transformation processes, focusing on building robust infrastructure and driving high-quality solutions that support product teams and c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Optimize data architecture by collaborating with cross-functional teams to elevate data usability. Leverage AI tools for efficient coding and testing, and ensure data integrity through automated proce...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Accelerate progress at our enterprise data platform strategy while leading a high-performing team. Enhance data practices to deliver reliable insights that drive decision-making across business units...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of data by designing and building scalable pipelines, deploying ML models, and operationalizing analytics to enhance decision-making across the organization with advanced Databric...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $259K *

Lead the charge in enterprise-wide data warehousing, navigating design and development across multiple units. Drive data governance and AI initiatives while ensuring security compliance and operationa...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Drive impactful data solutions by leading lakehouse architecture, implementing scalable pipelines, and enhancing data models to support advanced analytics and AI features, with a focus on delivering v...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Champion the design and implementation of advanced data pipelines and lakehouse architecture. Drive complex data modeling and enhance platform reliability, ensuring scalable analytics solutions that s...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.