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.
$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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Join a team that's redefining data engineering by optimizing cloud infrastructure and data pipelines. Collaborate with experts to enhance production systems and build scalable solutions using cutting...
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Play a key role in modernizing data platforms by developing and optimizing SQL queries, building ETL pipelines, and migrating data to Snowflake and AWS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enha...
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$130K - $155K *
Launch data engineering initiatives in a dynamic startup, designing scalable pipelines and collaborating with teams to optimize processes while ensuring data quality and integrity in a fast-paced envi...
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Join a team that's shaping the future of data solutions by designing and supporting cloud-based analytics. Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable data...
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Join a team that's committed to transforming complex data into actionable insights. Utilize your expertise in data visualization and analytics to drive decision-making and enhance stakeholder engageme...
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Director, Product Management, Data Intelligence
$170K - $185K *
Join us in leading the Data Intelligence roadmap, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that empower financial institutions to leverage data for impactful business...
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$110K - $130K *
Elevate data management and governance through analysis, stakeholder engagement, and AI integration. Collaborate with teams to enhance data processes and deliver actionable insights in a dynamic envir...
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$160K - $190K *
Transform marketing capabilities by leading AI-native product initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive customer adoption, feature expansion, and revenue growth while defining stra...
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Lead the charge in developing scalable data engineering strategies, managing teams, and architecting cloud solutions to enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation throughout the organization...
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Lead the charge in enterprise-wide data warehousing, navigating design and development across multiple units. Drive data governance and AI initiatives while ensuring security compliance and operationa...
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$234K - $300K *
Transform user retention and growth with data-driven strategies. Lead a team in causal analysis and insights, collaborating across marketing and finance to drive business impact and optimize the subsc...
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Data Engineering Leader, Analytics
$175K - $210K *
Join us to drive operational excellence in BI & Data Warehousing, delivering impactful dashboards and analytics solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance our data infrastruc...
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Data Engineering Leader, Analytics
$175K - $210K *
Drive the evolution of BI and Data Warehousing with a focus on reliability and scalability. Manage cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful data visualizations, ensuring operational excelle...
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Data Engineering Leader, Analytics
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Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights, focusing on operational excellence, data quality, and BI innovation to support monetization and AI efforts, driving Meta's growth and enh...
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Principal Staff Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure
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Architect database performance strategies to optimize LinkedIn's data infrastructure. Lead initiatives across online and offline systems, enhancing query execution and storage efficiency while mentori...
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$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in managing a skilled data engineering team, ensuring quality workflows and establishing data standards. Drive innovative solutions for efficient data ingestion and delivery across ent...
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$154K - $181K *
Lead teams in designing and maintaining enterprise data platforms and Salesforce AMS. Ensure scalable, reliable data pipelines and oversee project execution while collaborating with stakeholders to me...
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$154K - $181K *
Lead and optimize enterprise data platforms and Salesforce AMS, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. Collaborate with stakeholders to align systems with organizational goals while managing...
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Join a dynamic team to lead software engineering efforts, driving scalable, secure applications for federal solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle mission-critical challenges in...
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$193K - $285K *
Unlock potential by leading a high-performing data engineering team to create scalable solutions. Drive architectural excellence and foster innovation through effective management, cross-collaboration...
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$193K - $285K *
Tackle enterprise-scale data challenges as a leader in data engineering. Drive strategic technical visions and foster a culture of excellence while guiding a dynamic team to deliver flexible, reliable...
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$193K - $285K *
Unlock the potential of data engineering by leading a dynamic team, driving technical vision, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, while delivering reliable solutions at scale in a fast...
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Data Engineering Manager, Finance Data & AI Foundation
$145K - $175K *
Lead the charge in building scalable financial data systems, driving AI initiatives and optimizing performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver robust solutions that enhance reporting and ana...
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$106K - $113K *
Join a team that's dedicated to building secure, scalable data solutions. As a Data Engineer, you'll design and maintain data pipelines, ensuring high-quality data for analytics and business decisions...
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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.