Director of Data Engineering Jobs

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.

What Does a Director of Data Engineering Do?

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.

Key Skills and Qualifications

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.

Career Paths and Opportunities

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.

Find Director of Data Engineering Jobs on Ladders

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.

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$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...

San Jose, CARemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

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...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $115K *

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...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

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...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$179K - $259K *

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...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$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...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

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...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$231K - $378K *

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...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

Harrisburg, PARemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$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...

Washington, DCRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$200K - $275K *

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...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$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...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$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...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$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...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Data Engineering do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    You can browse Director of Data Engineering openings on Ladders, which focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of at least $100,000.