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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$168K - $200K *

Join an innovative team where your leadership will drive success in client relations and project excellence. You'll oversee strategic initiatives, mentor diverse teams, and shape solutions that enhanc...

4 weeks ago

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

$209K - $314K *

Accelerate innovation in AI by leading a dynamic team to develop cutting-edge agents integrated within a cloud platform. You'll drive excellence to enhance HR and Finance solutions, making a significa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$209K - $314K *

Advance your career by leading a dynamic team to develop cutting-edge AI agents that enhance HR and Finance solutions. Collaborate across functions, drive innovation, and ensure quality delivery at sc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing a unified global benefits strategy. Drive improvements in competitiveness and employee experience while managing compliance, vendors, and complex systems ac...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive your career forward as you lead corporate technology operations, championing IT strategy, automation, and AI integration to enhance productivity and efficiency across all functions within the or...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to redefine corporate IT through AI and automation. Lead IT operations, employee tech, and business applications, while ensuring seamless, secure processes that enhance productivit...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $170K *

Lead the charge in shaping applied AI quality and data strategy for advanced AI and computer vision systems. Drive evaluation frameworks and metrics to enhance product effectiveness and data usefulnes...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$179K - $209K *

Drive cloud architecture and mentor engineers while shaping platform reliability and compliance for a dynamic financial services environment. Elevate developer experience and foster best practices in...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $209K *

Transform your career as you lead cloud architecture and scale infrastructure. Mentor engineers while driving technical strategy and ensuring compliance in a dynamic, regulated financial environment...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$189K - $256K *

Unlock your potential as you drive innovative measurement systems that enhance customer experiences on a leading streaming platform. Collaborate across teams to influence millions of users globally wi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of data engineering by designing and evolving data-intensive production systems, optimizing real-time analytics, and leading technical initiatives for a next-gen market management pla...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$186K - $299K *

Advance fintech innovation by leading software development teams, ensuring secure, scalable applications. Drive agile practices, enhance integration with AI/ML, and foster a high-performance culture t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$186K - $299K *

Lead and inspire multiple engineering teams while driving innovation and technical excellence. Oversee architecture decisions, collaborate on technology roadmaps, and establish quality processes for s...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $153K *

Join a team that's advancing data-driven decision-making by optimizing large data systems. This role focuses on building scalable data architectures and fostering collaboration across departments to e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $200K *

Innovate analytics for autonomous vehicle performance. Own metric definition, data analysis, and release management at scale, driving insights from large datasets to ensure software quality and enhanc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$105K - $135K *

Shape the future of media analytics as you drive innovative reporting and optimization strategies for omnichannel clients, translating data into actionable insights that enhance campaign performance a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $163K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of data engineering, leading the design and evolution of enterprise data platforms. Drive strategic advancements in technology governance and analytics while manag...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $90K *

Champion your skills as a full stack software engineer, driving impactful solutions in education data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain web applications and API...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in delivering a robust Cybersecurity program by guiding Security teams in architecture, operations, and identity management, ensuring enterprise-wide protection against emerging threat...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative data solutions while managing and mentoring a high-performing team of Data Engineers to drive effective contact center reporting and analytics...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$265K - $345K *

Partner with us to lead and scale strategic partnerships in the Travel & TMC sector. Drive high-value deals, manage executive relationships, and build a high-performing team while shaping a crucial bu...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$197K - $249K *

Inspire growth by developing scalable ML data pipelines and enhancing AI model performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle data challenges, ensuring high-quality training data for c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$197K - $249K *

Transform the future of AI by building robust data pipelines and improving ML systems. Collaborate with experts to create high-quality training data and strategies, enhancing dataset quality and model...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $220K *

Lead strategic AI initiatives by overseeing innovation, project delivery, and team growth. Shape the vision for AI technology solutions while ensuring compliance and operational excellence to drive im...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$227K - $338K *

Elevate engineering productivity by leading AI-driven tooling solutions that transform development workflows, enhance collaboration, and boost efficiency across teams. Drive strategy, foster innovatio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.