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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$166K - $248K *

Lead the charge in optimizing enterprise application portfolios, guiding strategy and governance to reduce complexity and costs while enhancing critical business capabilities through effective decisio...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $233K *

Shape the future of application management by leading enterprise-wide strategies to optimize, govern, and rationalize the application portfolio, ensuring alignment with business goals while reducing c...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $233K *

Drive enterprise application portfolio optimization, guiding strategy and governance to simplify the application landscape. Collaborate across functions to reduce costs, risks, and redundancies while...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer robust data infrastructures and analytics capabilities. Collaborate with leading experts to design, develop, and optimize data pipelines while ensuring data quality and driving innovative dat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$215K - $292K *

Transform enterprise architecture by defining standards and governance for data, AI, and integration solutions in a regulated life sciences environment. Lead a team while collaborating across technolo...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$154K - $231K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing a strategic vision for enterprise data products and decision intelligence, driving innovation and operational excellence across multiple business functions to...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $260K *

Elevate your career by leading the design of innovative data architectures that empower multi-robot interactions and human-machine teaming, ensuring reliable, secure data distribution and collaboratio...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$96K - $115K *

Transform complex data challenges into actionable solutions by leading data engineering efforts. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality data products and architect scalable data pipelines us...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$334K - $500K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of product engineering by leading a dynamic group of software engineers. Drive innovation, foster collaboration, and deliver impactful solutions in a fast-paced e...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$334K - $500K *

Shape the future by leading a dynamic Product Engineering team, driving innovation and collaboration to deliver impactful, scalable products that enhance user experiences and meet business goals in a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$334K - $500K *

Lead the charge in shaping a high-performing engineering team, driving product vision and strategy while delivering scalable, privacy-conscious solutions that enhance user experiences and achieve busi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$334K - $500K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of product engineering by leading a dynamic group of software engineers. Drive innovation, foster collaboration, and deliver impactful solutions in a fast-paced e...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$298K - $340K *

Join a dynamic team to lead strategic statistical programming initiatives, ensuring top-quality deliverables and compliance across diverse clinical trials. Collaborate with cross-functional partners t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$208K - $242K *

Join a team that's transforming R&D technology strategy into impactful solutions across clinical, regulatory, and operational domains, ensuring readiness for pivotal development and commercial launch...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Empower clients by leading the design and delivery of innovative data solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize data engineering processes, ensuring scalable and reliable analytics that dri...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape innovative data solutions by leading design and delivery efforts. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize data engineering processes, ensuring scalable and reliable outcomes that drive analyti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join us in shaping innovative data solutions as a Senior Databricks Data Engineering Consultant, leading complex projects and collaborating with clients to drive data-driven initiatives and optimize e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$325K - $370K *

Join a dynamic team to lead GPU and data center infrastructure, driving operational excellence and automation. Shape the future of our neocloud platform by enhancing fleet reliability and scaling oper...

3 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$325K - $370K *

Join a team that's redefining data center operations by leading GPU infrastructure and fleet management. Drive automation, enhance reliability, and scale operations in a high-growth environment while...

3 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive data strategy and analytics for U.S. Army projects, transforming complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and improve logistics a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Empower our team to build innovative security and governance solutions, shaping access management for both human and agent users. Lead a small, dynamic group as we define architectural foundations and...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of security and governance by leading a dynamic team to develop innovative access management solutions for both human and agent users, ensuring robust capabilities that scale with cus...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$260K - $300K *

Champion innovative infrastructure solutions as a Technical Product Manager, driving internal platform strategy, roadmap execution, and cross-pod alignment for technical execution and stakeholder coll...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$260K - $300K *

Transform the future of internal infrastructure by leading product management across engineering pods, ensuring alignment between business needs and technical execution while driving roadmap clarity a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of AI and data solutions by designing scalable architectures and advising clients on infrastructure challenges, while influencing strategic initiatives across teams to optimize operat...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.

  • Where can I find Director of Data Engineering jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    You can browse Director of Data Engineering openings on Ladders, which focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of at least $100,000.