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.
Director of Product , Data Flywheel
$200K - $245K *
Pioneer data-driven engineering for our Autonomy Data Flywheel initiative, overseeing the entire lifecycle to enhance AI-driven operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve quality a...
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Director of Product , Data Flywheel
$200K - $245K *
Drive the development of the Autonomy Data Flywheel, enhancing data infrastructure for AI model training and validation. Collaborate across teams to ensure quality and efficiency in data utilization f...
3 weeks ago
Director of Product , Data Flywheel
$175K - $215K *
Unlock the potential of data in autonomous systems by driving the Autonomy Data Flywheel initiative. Collaborate across teams to enhance AI model development and ensure robust data infrastructure for...
3 weeks ago
Director, Data & Platform Solutions
$135K - $181K *
Unlock the potential of audience data by managing DMP operations and collaborating with media teams to enhance marketing strategies. Drive insights and optimize client investments through effective da...
1 week ago
Staff Engineer II, TSG Data Engineering
$135K - $162K *
Shape the future of enterprise applications by leading design and development efforts, collaborating with stakeholders, and mentoring engineers to deliver scalable solutions that enhance business oper...
2 weeks ago
Staff Engineer II, TSG Data Engineering
$155K - $186K *
Unlock potential by leading the design and development of enterprise-scale applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative technology solutions that enhance business operat...
2 weeks ago
Staff Engineer II, TSG Data Engineering
$148K - $178K *
Innovate enterprise-scale applications as a Staff Engineer II, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and support scalable technology solutions that enhance business operations...
2 weeks ago
$105K - $150K *
Champion data excellence by leading a dynamic engineering team to design, implement, and optimize data infrastructures, ensuring alignment with strategic goals while fostering innovation and collabora...
6 days ago
Director, Data Platform Engineering
$165K - $200K *
Join a team that's transforming global transaction banking through innovation, analytics, and data engineering. Lead high-performing teams, drive strategy, and deliver next-generation data solutions w...
Reposted 6 days ago
$100K - $130K *
Transform data engineering by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines that empower analytics and AI initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and support op...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's transforming data management, building a robust analytics infrastructure, and leading a talented engineering team to deliver impactful insights across the organization...
3 weeks ago
$186K - $269K *
Champion a high-performing team to design and build scalable data infrastructure, driving data strategy and governance. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform complex data needs into actionable in...
1 week ago
Director, Data Engineering - Player Lifecycle & Personalization
$251K - $351K *
Join a team that's redefining player engagement through innovative data strategies. Lead the development of data products and capabilities that enhance player personalization and lifecycle management...
1 week ago
$130K - $155K *
Lead the design and implementation of scalable cloud-native data architectures. Transform legacy systems into modern data solutions by focusing on real-time data processes and mentoring engineering te...
4 weeks ago
Data Engineer, Infrastructure FinOps
$146K - $194K *
Lead the charge in architecting scalable data platforms to transform large datasets into actionable business insights, collaborating across teams to ensure data quality and reliability in a dynamic, d...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Empower data-driven decision-making by designing and optimizing scalable data architectures. Lead a team of engineers, ensuring high performance and collaboration across functions to deliver best-in-c...
2 weeks ago
Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure
$130K - $155K *
Innovate scalable data infrastructure for machine learning workflows, enhancing collaboration with research and product teams. Focus on developing high-throughput data pipelines while ensuring reliabi...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Dir - Cloud Data Engineering & AI Tech Lead
$138K - $200K *
Shape the future of data engineering by designing and optimizing scalable data products on Google Cloud Platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance analytics and AI capabilities, driv...
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Senior Director, Data Architecture
$150K - $180K *
Champion enterprise data architecture by establishing standards and a unified data catalog. Collaborate across teams to define metrics and ensure data governance, driving alignment and clarity in a ha...
1 week ago
Director, GTM Systems & AI Transformation
$225K - $290K *
Lead the charge in transforming GTM operations through innovative AI and systems architecture. Collaborate with key business units while guiding a talented team to enhance workflow automation and data...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decision-making and enhance business outcomes through innovative technical...
Today
$160K - $180K *
Transform data infrastructure by designing and implementing scalable data pipelines and systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance analytics capabilities and drive data-driven decisions while mentorin...
1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Optimize enterprise data initiatives by supporting Fabric AI projects, enhancing data pipelines, and driving analytics operations across multiple business functions. Collaborate with teams to ensure d...
3 days ago
$120K - $145K *
Optimize data integration by building robust backend frameworks and services that enable seamless access, movement, and processing of data across enterprise systems, ensuring high reliability and perf...
Reposted today
$120K - $145K *
Build robust data platform capabilities to enhance enterprise data usability across applications, analytics, and AI. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability and performance in data processing and...
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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.