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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$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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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

$59K - $110K *

Empower insights by supporting data pipelines and analytics to enhance user engagement, performance, and revenue in a fast-paced media environment while collaborating with skilled data professionals a...

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

$140K - $190K *

Help us manage hyper-scale data center projects from design to construction, ensuring they meet quality, budget, and schedule requirements while leading collaborative teams across multiple disciplines...

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3 weeks ago

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

$196K - $207K *

Lead a talented engineering team in developing AI-driven catalog enrichment systems. Oversee the creation of scalable platforms and pipelines that enhance product data accuracy, driving impactful solu...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$159K - $236K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing data systems while ensuring data quality. Collaborate with stakeholders, drive data engineering best practices, and mentor junior engineers to deliver imp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Innovate solutions by building reliable Apache Airflow pipelines to facilitate clean data movement and enhance operational analytics. Your role will involve designing workflow engines that ensure effi...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $270K *

Contribute to innovative AI solutions that enhance user data workflows, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop cutting-edge ML infrastructure for next-gen applications and drive business...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $150K *

Optimize enterprise data architecture through innovative design and governance, ensuring a scalable, unified data platform that supports analytics, reporting, and AI/ML future capabilities in partners...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $233K *

Optimize cross-functional efforts to ensure successful launch of new data centers, driving operational readiness and coordinated strategies from construction to Day 1 operations to enhance efficiency...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $174K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of data and AI, architecting essential pipelines and integrations that empower decision-making across teams and enhance organizational productivity through inno...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $152K *

Elevate customer onboarding experiences by driving early adoption for key accounts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless transitions and high-value engagements that set customers...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $130K *

Drive the evolution of our data platform, supporting AI capabilities and building self-service data products. Collaborate across teams to enhance data management through innovative engineering practic...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by building cutting-edge data pipelines and frameworks that enhance AI initiatives. Collaborate with teams to create scalable, self-service data products and drive best practices in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Transform data processes by designing ETL/ELT pipelines that optimize performance across diverse sources. Collaborate with teams for effective data modeling, monitoring, and mentorship to foster growt...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.