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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$150K - $180K *
Unlock the potential of your career by leading our DevOps strategy, managing cloud infrastructure, and driving automation. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and security while fostering a...
4 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Transform software delivery by leading a skilled team in the execution of DevOps strategies, driving automation, and optimizing cloud infrastructure for performance, security, and resilience across or...
4 weeks ago
Engineering Manager/Tech Lead Manager - Runtime Engineering
$150K - $180K *
Drive innovation by leading a team to enhance Spark workloads on Snowflake. Shape technical direction, mentor engineers, and ensure production quality while collaborating across teams to deliver effic...
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Engineering Manager/Tech Lead Manager - Runtime Engineering
$160K - $190K *
Lead a high-performing engineering team to optimize Spark workloads on Snowflake. Drive architectural decisions, enhance performance, and ensure production quality while mentoring engineers and collab...
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$125K - $150K *
Architect robust AI infrastructure to detect and mitigate emerging threats. Drive innovation in data ingestion and model tuning while managing complex pipelines in a high-stakes environment that evolv...
4 weeks ago
$130K - $160K *
Unlock potential by architecting advanced AI infrastructure to combat emerging threats, enhancing detection capabilities, and ensuring real-time adaptability. Collaborate in a high-stakes environment...
4 weeks ago
Director, Infrastructure Platform and Engineering Services
$150K - $180K *
Innovate enterprise infrastructure and cloud platforms, driving modernization, automation, and security initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, reliable technology sol...
4 days ago
Staff Security Engineer, Data Science Engineering
$190K - $230K *
Lead the engineering of security data pipelines, ensuring data reliability and quality for effective threat detection. Collaborate with teams to enhance data trustworthiness and support security opera...
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Lead Engineer (Data/Integrations)
$150K - $180K *
Transform healthcare data integration by architecting robust systems that connect major healthcare payers. Lead, innovate, and define best practices in a fast-paced, collaborative environment dedicate...
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Staff Software Engineer, IR Data Products
$216K - $239K *
Transform the future of Earth observation by leading architectural initiatives for scalable IR data systems. Drive cross-team collaboration and optimize low-latency processing while mentoring engineer...
2 weeks ago
$125K - $136K *
Engineer robust data pipelines and optimize SQL for performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure delivery excellence and implement quality checks in a dynamic Agile environment...
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$146K - $272K *
Engineer robust data infrastructures that drive AI innovations for complex document processing while ensuring compliance, security, and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead th...
3 weeks ago
$146K - $272K *
Lead the charge in shaping a robust data platform that supports AI innovation while maintaining stellar reliability, compliance, and security standards. Drive technology decisions and team development...
4 weeks ago
Senior Engineering Manager - Machine Learning Data Enablement
$195K - $270K *
Lead a high-performing team to optimize data lifecycle processes for ML models, driving improvements in data evaluation velocity and production readiness by integrating robust infrastructures and fost...
4 weeks ago
$110K - $125K *
Champion an innovative Systems Engineer role, collaborating with tech teams and vendors to advance product development, enhance designs, and tackle complex technical challenges in a dynamic environmen...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Data Engineer , AWS Infrastructure Supply Chain Intelligence
$154K - $209K *
Engineer the future of data infrastructure by connecting systems across the supply chain, enabling operational teams to leverage clean, actionable data for strategic decision-making and business impac...
1 week ago
$125K - $150K *
Unlock potential by building strategic customer relationships and sourcing opportunities. Own customer engagements throughout the sales cycle, ensuring satisfaction while driving business growth in th...
4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Engage with customers to cultivate relationships and drive new business opportunities. Oversee the lifecycle of client interactions and ensure exceptional service, while keeping abreast of industry tr...
4 weeks ago
$139K - $159K *
Join a dynamic team as a Senior Data Engineer, driving enterprise data solutions through innovative pipeline design and management. Collaborate on a cutting-edge data lake architecture, enhancing data...
2 weeks ago
$139K - $159K *
Engineer scalable data pipelines and transform enterprise data in a dynamic team. Lead the design and operation of a robust data lake architecture, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for optima...
2 weeks ago
$139K - $159K *
Transform data engineering by designing and operating scalable pipelines for enterprise data lakes, ensuring data integrity and accessibility while collaborating with a dynamic team dedicated to clien...
2 weeks ago
$139K - $159K *
Empower our team by designing and operating scalable data pipelines, enhancing our enterprise data lake with innovative solutions. Collaborate with experts to drive data transformation and ensure high...
2 weeks ago
Software Engineer, Data Systems
$230K - $310K *
Reimagine your career by owning data infrastructure as we scale to immense growth. Lead technical strategy, mentor engineers, and architect solutions that empower data-driven decisions while impacting...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
director, engineering - Data Governance
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in revolutionizing enterprise data platforms and AI systems. Direct a dynamic engineering team to enhance data governance, automate self-serve analytics, and unify data experiences acr...
Reposted 1 week ago
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Join a team that's redefining People Operations by leading global service delivery, enhancing employee experiences, and driving operational excellence across Talent Acquisition and People processes fo...
Reposted 5 days ago
What does a Director of Data Engineering do?
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?
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?
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?
You can browse Director of Data Engineering openings on Ladders, which focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of at least $100,000.