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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$191K - $239K *

Lead the development and growth of a Sales Engineering team focused on new product incubation, driving adoption and revenue through strategic customer engagements and cross-functional collaboration to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$193K - $227K *

Transform data into actionable insights by developing scalable analytics solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create user-centric tools and frameworks that empower decision-making and...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$193K - $227K *

Elevate our analytics capabilities by developing scalable data solutions and user-centric tools that empower teams to derive insights and make informed decisions, driving impactful outcomes across Pro...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$193K - $227K *

Unlock the potential of data by developing scalable analytics solutions that empower teams to derive insights and make informed decisions, driving impactful outcomes across Product and Engineering dom...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $260K *

Join an innovative team to lead and evolve critical Core Infrastructure. Oversee infrastructure strategy, improve operational health, and drive automation to boost performance across a globally distri...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $150K *

Lead the design and development of scalable data solutions to optimize data pipelines and ensure robust data quality, partnering with stakeholders for impactful business insights...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate innovation by leading engineering teams in cutting-edge web, mobile, and cloud solutions. Collaborate globally to deliver top-tier digital products while implementing strategic project mana...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $145K *

Drive impactful data analysis by architecting advanced solutions that enhance federal IT initiatives. Collaborate with Agile teams to deliver actionable insights through data visualizations and ensure...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $224K *

Drive the enterprise data stewardship strategy to enhance data governance, ensure compliance, and empower decision-making across the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders to create a culture of...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$204K - $306K *

Reimagine data foundations with us as you lead our analytics engineering team, guiding data modeling, governance, and AI initiatives. Influence cross-functional collaboration and empower business insi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $290K *

Champion the future of cloud infrastructure by leading product strategy and execution. Drive customer-centric roadmaps, enhance compliance, and deliver scalable solutions for diverse markets while ens...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$175K - $245K *

Unlock potential by transforming complex data into reliable, user-friendly datasets. Collaborate with engineers and researchers to enhance data quality and accessibility, ensuring efficient support fo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$288K - $396K *

Bring your expertise to lead data science initiatives, extracting insights from petabyte-scale data to optimize autonomous vehicle performance and safety. Drive predictive modeling and support critica...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$288K - $396K *

Unlock the potential of real-time fleet data as a leader in data science, crafting advanced analytics to drive safety and readiness for autonomous vehicles. Collaborate cross-functionally to shape imp...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$288K - $396K *

Empower data-driven decision-making through advanced analytics and model development. Lead a robust data science team to enhance vehicle performance metrics, ensuring readiness for commercial launch w...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$288K - $396K *

Develop advanced data methodologies to analyze petabyte-scale fleet data, ensuring high-fidelity performance metrics for vehicle readiness and safety. Lead a dynamic team while partnering with cross-f...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $190K *

Lead the transformation of AI and data strategy, driving innovation and governance across the organization. Shape the future of enterprise capabilities while ensuring compliance and maximizing operati...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining software development leadership by driving strategic initiatives, enhancing team capabilities, and ensuring high-quality delivery across platforms. Lead a talented team t...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$176K - $220K *

Transform the future of healthcare by leading a dynamic engineering team to build scalable platforms. Tackle complex challenges in data management and drive innovation in a fast-paced environment, ens...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Invent and lead the future of enterprise architecture and engineering, driving technical decisions and team management in a dynamic environment. Transform complex systems into scalable, secure solutio...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $275K *

Drive the observability program by identifying impactful use cases, prototyping solutions, and collaborating with teams to enhance business intelligence and workflow automation, ensuring measurable ad...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining scalable data systems and pipelines. You will integrate data from various sources, ensuring quality and compliance while optimizing performance through co...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$144K - $237K *

Transform your career by leading and developing a Technical Program Management team, driving impactful infrastructure initiatives while collaborating with senior leaders in a dynamic, cross-functional...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize our Google Cloud data infrastructure, ensuring reliable, secure data access for teams to drive health equity. Lead initiatives in CI/CD, limit exposure to sensitive data, and empower data pro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $150K *

Lead cross-functional teams to develop and launch innovative metal additive manufactured products, ensuring manufacturability and cost-effective solutions through hands-on technical guidance and colla...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.

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