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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$160K - $200K *

Drive innovation as a Principal AI Engineer, designing AI capabilities for clinical trials. Collaborate with clients and teams to implement cutting-edge solutions using LLMs, ML, and DL techniques for...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Drive innovation as you design and implement AI solutions for clinical trials, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to enhance data utilization and streamline processes through advanced m...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $180K *

Elevate strategic R&D initiatives while leading a diverse team across locations. Drive growth opportunities with key defense and intelligence customers by managing contracts and fostering collaboratio...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$191K - $208K *

Join a dynamic financial leadership team to drive strategic planning and analytics across key functions. Lead a team of analysts, enhance financial processes, and partner with senior leaders to transl...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$212K - $330K *

Manage agile software development teams to deliver high-quality, innovative cloud solutions. Lead product development, champion best practices, and build high-performing teams to drive success in secu...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in building scalable B2B solutions while driving partner integrations and technical excellence. Engage with partners collaboratively to deliver robust APIs and enhance product strategy...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Lead architecture and development of a fast-growing B2B2C fintech platform, guiding a high-impact engineering team while engaging directly with partners to drive successful integrations and scalable s...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Champion engineering innovation as you lead a dynamic team to build scalable B2B platforms, fostering technical excellence and driving partner integration solutions in a fast-paced AI-driven environme...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of travel tech by leading a small, agile engineering group focused on building durable B2B2C platforms and driving partner integrations with cutting-edge AI tools...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining travel booking by leading a small, agile engineering unit. Drive architectural excellence while interfacing with partners to create scalable, impactful solutions within o...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Shape a high-impact engineering team to develop scalable fintech solutions for travelers. Lead partner integrations and architecture, blending technical expertise with business strategies to enhance c...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Empower the future of AI with strategic oversight for major data center programs. Ensure financial integrity and timeline precision, fostering innovation while maintaining robust governance across Can...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$260K - $320K *

Champion strategic initiatives by leading engineering teams in product migration, AI transformation, and platform advancements. Drive excellence in software development while ensuring operational stab...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$260K - $320K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of product engineering, leading multiple teams to innovate and migrate our software suite onto a new platform while driving AI transformations, ensuring high-quali...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$260K - $320K *

Deliver exceptional software solutions as a visionary leader guiding teams through engineering transformations. Lead diverse engineering squads, manage platform migrations, and drive new feature devel...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$260K - $320K *

Transform product engineering excellence by leading high-impact teams, driving strategic platform migrations, and fostering an AI-first culture to enhance both current and future software products whi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$260K - $320K *

Lead and inspire a global engineering team to elevate product development, drive platform migration, and champion AI transformation while ensuring quality and customer satisfaction in a B2B SaaS envir...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$260K - $320K *

Empower multiple engineering teams to innovate and lead the transformation of our software platform by orchestrating product development, platform migration, and AI-first initiatives while ensuring op...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Accelerate your career as a Lead DevOps Engineer, driving innovation in hybrid infrastructures. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance deployment workflows and operational efficiency while shap...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $190K *

Join us to oversee hyper-scale data center projects from inception to completion while leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality designs on time and within budget, ensuring client satisf...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $190K *

Lead the charge in managing hyper-scale data center projects through all phases, ensuring quality and meeting client requirements while fostering strong stakeholder relationships and creative problem...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Lead and enhance engineering operations in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with product teams, drive a culture of AI integration, and create processes that ensure accountability and productivity wi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$59K - $110K *

Tackle key data challenges as you build and maintain data pipelines while collaborating with seasoned data engineers to support impactful analytics and insights in a fast-paced media environment, shap...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$59K - $110K *

Champion data-driven storytelling by building reliable datasets for media insights. Collaborate with engineers and analysts to enhance user engagement and content performance in a fast-paced, supporti...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $190K *

Pioneer large-scale data center projects by overseeing design and construction phases, ensuring high-quality delivery and stakeholder satisfaction through effective communication and leadership in a d...

3 weeks ago

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

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.