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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$249K - $299K *

Lead the charge in building and enhancing a robust data platform, guiding a talented engineering team to deliver reliable data solutions critical for operational excellence across multiple factories...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead strategic data engineering initiatives across federal agencies while optimizing data infrastructure, governance, and cloud architecture for enhanced operational efficiency and modernization...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $348K *

Lead the charge in translating Data Center trends and customer needs into innovative product strategies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal solutions and maintain a compe...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$174K - $348K *

Lead the charge in transforming Data Center solutions by analyzing trends, customer needs, and competitive landscapes to develop a strategic product portfolio that drives innovation and optimization...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$436K - $500K+*

Elevate our advertising ecosystem by leading a dynamic team focused on optimizing campaign management systems and delivering exceptional results for advertisers while enhancing viewer experiences...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$170K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic security engineering team in enhancing cloud-native security. Drive secure development practices while fostering a culture of excellence, ensuring strategic align...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $166K *

Pioneer innovative analytics applications that enhance clinical research and data-driven decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop reliable software, transforming complex wor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$436K - $500K+*

Reimagine advertising technology as an Engineering Manager, guiding a dynamic team to enhance campaign management systems, enabling seamless execution and optimization in a fast-paced environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Oversee client delivery operations, driving excellence in services and relationships while managing teams and strategic client growth. Collaborate closely with leadership to ensure successful engageme...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$215K - $270K *

Accelerate data-driven success as a Senior Director, leading strategy, products, and governance. Collaborate across engineering, commercial, and partner teams to ensure a trusted data foundation for i...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $220K *

Unlock potential by designing robust data pipelines and streaming systems. This role focuses on ensuring data reliability and scalability in high-throughput environments while collaborating with cross...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate enterprise data governance frameworks to resolve complex ownership challenges, integrate governance in data products, and ensure compliance while supporting strategic decision-making across th...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$249K - $305K *

Transform security practices by leading cross-team initiatives, integrating controls seamlessly into engineering workflows, and enabling secure-by-default systems while minimizing delivery friction an...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's committed to elevating site reliability through hands-on leadership and extensive automation. Drive operational excellence across cloud environments while managing a distributed eng...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of engineering management while leading a talented group of engineers. Drive product development from ideation to delivery and ensure best practices in a dynamic...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Transform the future of biotech finance by leading strategic planning, guiding key investments, and developing comprehensive financial models. Collaborate with execs to enhance business performance an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$246K - $339K *

Accelerate your career as you lead the architecture for CI/CD systems, enhancing delivery and deployment processes across a vast, global engineering platform while driving innovation with AI tooling i...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $149K *

Shape the future of data management by leading product strategy and execution for a vital data collections platform that enhances research and clinical workflows through innovative tooling and AI capa...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Transform enterprise data architecture by leading strategy, design, and governance. Collaborate across teams to create robust, AI-ready data ecosystems that enhance data quality and scalability in sup...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $136K *

Partner with us to transform pharmacy benefits as a Data Engineer II. Build reliable data models in Snowflake, improve data quality, and collaborate with analysts and engineers to support impactful an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $210K *

Shape the future of data infrastructure by designing and building a central platform that integrates diverse sources across multiple portfolio companies. Drive innovation while establishing standards...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $113K *

Develop innovative data models in Snowflake, enhancing data quality and observability. Collaborate with analysts and engineers to produce reliable datasets that drive analytics. Join us in transformin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $136K *

Transform data engineering practices by building reliable Snowflake models, enhancing data quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support analytics and product development within a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $113K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare data by building robust Snowflake models to enhance data quality and observability, collaborating with diverse partners to deliver critical insights for anal...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to revolutionizing healthcare data analytics. As a Data Engineer II, you'll develop, maintain, and enhance Snowflake data models while collaborating with cross-functional...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.