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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$159K - $213K *

Build innovative cloud-based messaging platforms! As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll develop, enhance, and ensure scalability while mentoring teams and shaping architectural direction for impactful d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $213K *

Transform cloud-based messaging and integration platforms by designing, developing, and supporting scalable event-streaming solutions, while mentoring engineers and influencing architectural strategie...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Unlock operational excellence by leading departmental initiatives, driving strategic planning, and achieving performance metrics to enhance efficiency and foster team engagement in a dynamic environme...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$133K - $185K *

Pioneer innovative data solutions impacting GTM strategies. As an AI/Data Engineer, you'll build data pipelines and AI models, driving performance for Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success. Collabora...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$133K - $185K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your AI and data engineering skills to build impactful solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance go-to-market strategies, automate workflows, and ensure data integrit...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$133K - $185K *

Join a team that's transforming data into impactful insights. In this high-impact role, you will develop AI tools and design data systems to empower our Sales and Marketing teams, ensuring they can ma...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $185K *

Drive impactful data engineering and AI solutions that enhance operations across Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success. Take the lead in building pipelines and systems that optimize decision-making a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Pioneer data center growth by implementing strategic plans, maximizing market share, and leading high-performing teams. Drive organic revenue while ensuring successful project execution and fostering...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $275K *

Lead and mentor a team to create high-performance developer environments, enhancing productivity. Shape the technical vision, drive strategic projects, and innovate systems for seamless developer expe...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$178K - $228K *

Lead the strategy and operations of Developer Environments, enhancing engineer productivity and system reliability while mentoring a high-performing team. Collaborate across engineering to implement s...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping a unified data strategy across the organization, ensuring impactful healthcare data drives decisions and enhances patient outcomes through collaboration with diverse teams a...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$173K - $230K *

Lead and execute the strategy for Product Runtime within Platform Engineering. Oversee critical infrastructure, develop high-performing teams, and ensure operational excellence for mission-critical se...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$207K - $276K *

Transform the product runtime function, leading high-performing teams to deliver secure, scalable platform services. Drive cross-functional collaboration and ensure operational excellence while managi...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

The Principal Data Engineer will architect, design, and implement scalable data solutions to enhance data processing, storage, and retrieval. This senior-level role involves providing technical leader...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $205K *

Contribute to the design and implementation of high-performance data structures for analytics, ensuring robust solutions in a collaborative environment while mentoring junior engineers and optimizing...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $200K *

Join our infrastructure team to enhance our cloud architecture, ensuring secure, scalable, and reliable systems that power groundbreaking AI projects. Collaborate cross-functionally in a dynamic start...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in technical accounting and financial reporting, shaping audit and IPO readiness while managing relationships with auditors and advisors. Drive policy development and reporting framewo...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $265K *

Champion quality assurance excellence by leading global Supplier Quality Management systems. Drive process improvements and strategic audits, ensuring product readiness and compliance to elevate opera...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Elevate data center operations by implementing strategic growth initiatives, driving business development, and leading high-performance teams across the East Coast. Collaborate with leadership to opti...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic growth initiatives for data centers across the East Coast. Drive high performance through effective sales strategies, team mentorship, and operational excellen...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of data center operations by leading strategic plans and growth initiatives across the East Coast. Engage teams, enhance client relationships, and drive performance in a fast-paced en...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $110K *

Unlock potential by shaping the data foundation that empowers analytics. Collaborate across teams to develop reliable data models and governance practices that enable stakeholders to access trusted in...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of theatrical productions by managing scenic operations, rigging, and automation. Collaborate with designers, oversee staff, and ensure on-time, on-budget execution of builds, promoti...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$186K - $299K *

Shape the macOS platform strategy at global scale, driving security, reliability, and exceptional user experience. Lead and inspire a team while navigating complex enterprise requirements to enhance d...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $250K *

Champion the development of advanced log-level data infrastructure at scale, driving architectural decisions and establishing data quality standards for advertising analytics, while mentoring your eng...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.