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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$155K - $258K *

Pioneer the future of Finance by leading AI-driven product strategies, collaborating across teams, and transforming complex needs into innovative solutions that drive business impact and operational e...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $258K *

Deliver AI-driven product strategies to enhance Finance operations. Lead cross-functional teams in developing scalable solutions that meet enterprise needs while fostering partnerships to drive produc...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $258K *

Lead cross-functional teams to define and deliver AI-enabled products. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure strategy aligns with business needs, driving measurable impacts in Finance operations and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $295K *

Join Enigma's Growth Team as a Senior Software Engineer to develop innovative data products and systems that enhance customer experiences and drive company growth. This role involves collaborating wit...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $295K *

Join Enigma's Growth Team as a Senior Software Engineer to develop innovative data products and systems that enhance customer experiences and drive company growth. This role involves collaborating wit...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $260K *

Deliver exceptional data architecture as a Principal Data Engineer, driving AI-first strategies and standards to enhance insights and data governance, while mentoring engineers and influencing cross-f...

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4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $200K *

Pioneer data-driven decision-making by creating a robust data strategy and central warehouse. Collaborate across departments to align metrics and ensure data integrity while preparing for future analy...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $200K *

Tackle the development of a comprehensive data strategy and central warehouse while enabling cross-functional teams with trusted analytics to drive informed business decisions and foster organizationa...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$332K - $500K+*

Engineer integration processes for next-gen datacenter boards, ensuring readiness from manufacturing to testing. Lead a global team to optimize board performance and drive cross-domain collaboration f...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team that innovates solutions for complex supply-chain operations. Drive product evolution, ensure high engineering quality, and partner with design and produc...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $225K *

Take ownership of building powerful data connectors between legacy ETL platforms and modern cloud systems. Engage in data parsing, lineage modeling, and automated testing to enhance framework integrat...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $270K *

Elevate software architecture across complex systems by driving innovation and governance, fostering technical excellence, and leading a high-impact team in developing scalable, secure solutions for a...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that drives innovative content solutions for healthcare education, enhancing learning experiences by developing and managing cutting-edge content platforms that support accredited educatio...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$255K - $340K *

Unlock potential by building and scaling data foundations for multimodal systems, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and quality in data operations, while collaborating with ML teams to optimize archit...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of the Elastic-based platform architecture, ensuring reliability and scalability while leading a team. Balance operational demands with strategic initiatives for growth, driving consoli...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $173K *

Champion data solutions and innovate cloud-based architectures as you design, develop, and build scalable data pipelines while collaborating across teams to enhance business analytics and governance s...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $173K *

Shape the future of data engineering by designing scalable data solutions, developing cloud-based data pipelines, and driving innovation to meet evolving business needs while mentoring and collaborati...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $230K *

Drive the engineering platform for IGA/IAM, managing environments, pipelines, and operations. Lead a global team, ensuring security, compliance, and reliability as you enhance client delivery and supp...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $264K *

Lead cybersecurity initiatives by architecting innovative security tools and responses. Collaborate globally to ensure high operational excellence, guiding a team in automating and streamlining securi...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$177K - $257K *

Drive the data vision by building and owning the core data platform for marketing measurement. Collaborate with teams to enhance data quality, optimize ETL processes, and advance automation, impacting...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $215K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of backend services for a leading media network. Lead a talented engineering team to enhance operational excellence while driving quality delivery and fostering t...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$184K - $277K *

Lead the evolution of a dynamic security response team focused on incident management, threat hunting, and AI-driven security automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our cyberse...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Drive innovation by designing and implementing scalable data architectures and ETL solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data management practices, integrate ML models, and sup...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive the product management strategy in healthcare technology, leading a team to innovate and develop software solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to meet customer needs and achieve business ob...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Elevate customer impact by leading a team of product managers to innovate and execute a strategic product roadmap in the healthcare technology sector, ensuring alignment with business objectives and e...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.