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.
Senior Director, Operations Engineering Strategic Initiatives, NA
$205K - $220K *
Transform your career by driving strategic operational excellence and initiatives across North America. In this senior role, leverage your expertise to influence critical decisions impacting reliabili...
3 weeks ago
Senior Director, Operations Engineering Strategic Initiatives, NA
$205K - $220K *
Engage in shaping enterprise operational excellence strategies across North America. Leverage expertise to drive critical initiatives, evaluate priorities, and optimize decision frameworks for operati...
3 weeks ago
Senior Director, Operations Engineering Strategic Initiatives, NA
$205K - $220K *
Partner with us to drive Enterprise Operational Excellence across North America. As a Senior Director, you will shape strategic choices in operations and engineering, ensuring reliability and scalabil...
3 weeks ago
Senior Director, Operations Engineering Strategic Initiatives, NA
$205K - $220K *
Elevate organizational excellence by connecting operations, engineering, and strategic initiatives to enhance North America’s mission-critical capabilities. Influence decision-making through expert in...
3 weeks ago
Senior Director, Operations Engineering Strategic Initiatives, NA
$205K - $220K *
Champion operational excellence by shaping strategic initiatives to enhance reliability and readiness within the North American portfolio, influencing enterprise decisions while navigating complex cro...
3 weeks ago
Senior Director, Operations Engineering Strategic Initiatives, NA
$205K - $220K *
Drive strategic operational excellence initiatives across North America by integrating engineering, financial planning, and partner strategies to enhance reliability, scalability, and performance with...
3 weeks ago
Senior Director, Operations Engineering Strategic Initiatives, NA
$205K - $220K *
Lead the charge in optimizing enterprise operational excellence by driving strategic initiatives across North America. Collaborate with senior leadership to enhance data center reliability and perform...
3 weeks ago
Senior Director, Operations Engineering Strategic Initiatives, NA
$205K - $220K *
Drive Enterprise Operational Excellence by shaping strategic operations across North America. Connect engineering, financial, and partner strategies to enhance reliability, readiness, and long-term po...
3 weeks ago
Director, Technical Project Management
$175K - $210K *
Manage strategic technology initiatives, driving complex programs from planning to implementation. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure consistent delivery across teams, while leading a team of Pro...
6 days ago
$108K - $130K *
Lead a team to architect and implement scalable data solutions, ensuring high performance and compliance while driving innovation and collaboration across departments for data-driven decision making...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$235K - $294K *
Lead and mentor a high-performing design team, driving product design strategy and delivering user-centric solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance customer experiences and foster a culture...
3 weeks ago
$140K - $170K *
Transform enterprise data capabilities by leading the design and implementation of scalable data platforms and AI solutions, ensuring high-quality data accessibility and governance to drive advanced a...
1 week ago
Executive Director, Decision Support and Analytics
$170K - $200K *
Elevate your career by leading enterprise-wide analytics and decision support. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to enhance financial planning, operational effectiveness, and strategic insight...
2 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Execute data integration strategies by optimizing data pipelines and architecture to enhance functionality across teams. Collaborate with developers and analysts to transform raw data into actionable...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's transforming investment decisions through AI and data engineering. Collaborate with experts to design innovative data solutions, enhance operational excellence, and drive impactful...
3 weeks ago
Sr. Technical Program Manager, Data Engineering
$123K - $254K *
Lead the modernization of data platforms, driving cross-team collaboration and execution across complex technical programs involving ingestion, storage, and workflows, ensuring efficient data infrastr...
4 weeks ago
Sr. Technical Program Manager, Data Engineering
$123K - $254K *
Lead a portfolio of data platform modernization programs, ensuring efficient cross-team execution while collaborating with technical and business stakeholders to streamline processes and enhance decis...
4 weeks ago
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, DATA MANAGEMENT
$110K - $140K *
Lead the orchestration of data governance and operational excellence across media channels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and efficiency, while mentoring staff and dr...
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Senior / Staff Product Manager - Ray Data
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's redefining data processing for AI with Ray Data. Lead product direction and balance community growth with commercial innovation, ensuring our solutions enhance user experiences whil...
4 weeks ago
Senior / Staff Product Manager - Ray Data
$150K - $180K *
Drive the product roadmap for a leading data processing library, balancing open source growth with commercial strategy. Engage with engineers, customers, and the community to enhance user experiences...
4 weeks ago
Lead Corporate Security Engineer
$130K - $155K *
Champion corporate security by leading identity governance, endpoint management, and risk assessment. Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to establish security standards, drive automation, and e...
1 week ago
Lead Corporate Security Engineer
$135K - $160K *
Elevate corporate security by leading identity governance, endpoint management, and risk assessment. Collaborate cross-functionally to set standards, drive automation, and enhance security posture whi...
1 week ago
Director, Digital HR Platforms
$205K - $278K *
Lead the charge in optimizing digital HR platforms, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and governance. Drive data integrity, integrations, and AI-driven insights while fostering collabora...
2 weeks ago
$124K - $186K *
Deliver insights as a Senior Product Data Scientist, driving strategic execution through deep analytical rigor. Collaborate across teams, translating data into actionable narratives to fuel growth in...
4 weeks ago
$148K - $263K *
Shape strategic decision-making by translating complex data into actionable insights for P&T Operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance the Workday Data Cloud’s performance, driving impactfu...
4 weeks 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.