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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$100K - $120K *

Transform data management by designing and maintaining robust data pipelines and architecture. Collaborate with teams to enhance data-driven decision-making and ensure system reliability, efficiency...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $179K *

Advance your career by implementing and maintaining access-control policies, translating requirements into technical specifications, and ensuring effective policy behavior through testing and troubles...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $179K *

Drive the implementation and maintenance of access-control policies, translating requirements into technical configurations. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective policy behavior and troubleshoot...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Shape the future of clinical data management by building robust systems and ensuring high-quality, submission-ready data across all phases of clinical studies. Lead vendor relationships and establish...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $115K *

Optimize data ecosystems by building and refining scalable pipelines, enhancing analytics capabilities, and ensuring data governance. Collaborate across teams to drive operational excellence and suppo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Oversee and manage AI data operations programs, ensuring high-quality data for model training. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve challenges and implement scalable solutions that align...

Menlo Park, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving AI innovation by managing data operations programs that enhance model training and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality data delivery for...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$119K - $155K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering. You'll build and maintain core data pipelines, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and optimize cloud-based infrastructure to drive busi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of global data centers by driving innovative planning strategies and managing complex programs that influence multi-billion-dollar investments and capacity delive...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $350K *

Champion R&D initiatives, driving hardware and software development to achieve technological readiness. Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions for robot...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $211K *

Join our dynamic team as you lead new product launches in hardware manufacturing. Oversee cross-functional collaborations, manage operational risks, and drive high-quality production strategies that s...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $245K *

Optimize our data infrastructure and advertising products by developing scalable data pipelines and leading cross-functional initiatives. Mentor engineers and drive technical excellence within a colla...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $202K *

Drive the creation and oversight of a risk framework that balances growth with security. Partner with cross-functional teams to implement risk strategies operationally, while conveying insights to exe...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead transformative data initiatives that drive business value and innovation. As a strategic Data Project Manager, you will bridge technical teams and stakeholders, ensuring data becomes a core drive...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $215K *

Drive innovation in data engineering and AI solutions, leading the design and deployment of scalable systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance business value through advanced technol...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Engage with us to architect and lead full-stack development of our analytics platform, embedding AI for improved insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance performance, scalability, and secur...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $155K *

Drive the evolution of an AI-enabled analytics platform by leading full stack development, embedding machine learning capabilities, and guiding a talented engineering team to deliver innovative insigh...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $250K *

Engineer groundbreaking AI systems by integrating large language models into real workflows. Leverage data science and creative engineering to enhance model performance and ensure production-ready rel...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$166K - $220K *

Join us to build cutting-edge ML infrastructure for autonomous perception systems, enhancing training and data platforms across defense technology. Collaborate with engineering teams to innovate and o...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in shaping a robust security function, managing a team while enhancing AWS infrastructure, compliance, and application security within a remote-first culture and fast-paced environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock your potential as a Lead Data Software Engineer, driving innovative data solutions and leading cross-functional teams to enhance our data infrastructure and ensure scalability and performance a...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing Engineering, Data & AI capabilities. Drive strategy, establish operating models, and ensure technology delivery at enterprise scale while fostering a...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$191K - $237K *

Oversee the development and evaluation of ML infrastructure for virtual cell models, ensuring efficient data processing and performance measurement. Collaborate with researchers to enhance model train...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive the transformation of data to enhance agency reporting, ensuring clean, reliable datasets for customer needs. Collaborate across teams to design and implement robust reporting architectures that...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of child welfare by owning the data layer that powers agency reporting. Drive impactful data transformations and ensure high-quality analytics to improve outcomes...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.

  • Where can I find Director of Data Engineering jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

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