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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$179K - $224K *

Lead the charge in streamlining company operations, driving strategy development, and executing cross-functional initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance business rhythms and leverage AI...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$179K - $224K *

Engage in transformative operations management across multiple teams, owning board materials and driving strategic initiatives to enhance company performance and operational efficiency while leveragin...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Empower a leading team to enhance and scale an inference serving stack, integrating advanced systems and orchestrating thousands of GPUs while maintaining hands-on technical leadership to drive innova...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of Customer Experience by driving strategic initiatives across the organization. Lead product innovation, technical program delivery, and cross-functional alignment to create an excep...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$169K - $250K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of analytics. Lead a high-performing BI department, drive the analytics strategy across various brands, and enhance data-driven decision-making while collaboratin...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $147K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering by building robust, scalable data pipelines that enhance user experiences and drive business insights across a dynamic marketplace using cutting-edge tec...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining ad tech by leading talented engineers in building high-performance backend systems. Drive innovation, optimize processes, and inspire growth while collaborating across te...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer innovative data solutions, design robust architectures, and optimize complex data pipelines. Lead and mentor a team while ensuring data integrity and compliance through hands-on governance and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $170K *

Champion operational excellence by leading clinical engineering initiatives, maintaining strong client relationships, and ensuring regulatory compliance in a complex healthcare environment. Drive stra...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Unlock impactful insights by leading data strategies for business units. Drive revenue and enhance decision-making through data empowerment while ensuring compliance and risk management. Collaborate a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$313K - $469K *

Unlock potential by leading international engineering efforts, focusing on strategic growth, team development, and AI integration while directly overseeing regional talent and product execution in div...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $230K *

Join our dynamic team as you take ownership of designing and optimizing data systems. Leverage your expertise in data pipeline creation and collaborate across services to enhance multi-domain Cyber De...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$141K - $199K *

Engineer and optimize robust data pipelines and solutions to enhance marketing effectiveness. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive performance metrics through innovative data warehouse designs and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $199K *

Transform your career by leveraging your data engineering expertise to enhance data pipelines, promote collaboration across teams, and optimize performance in a dynamic environment focused on marketin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $199K *

Champion impactful data solutions by designing robust pipelines and ETL processes. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance insights for marketing campaigns, ensuring data integrity and operati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $199K *

Champion the development of scalable data solutions by collaborating with analytics and infrastructure teams to optimize data pipelines, ensuring high data integrity and performance for key marketing...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$182K - $251K *

Join our team to lead the strategy and vision for innovative data products, enhancing our data platform and customer experiences. Collaborate across teams to drive exceptional insights and deliver sol...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$281K - $391K *

Drive the transformation of enterprise-wide HR systems by leading and executing strategic initiatives. Collaborate with product and engineering teams to ensure timely program delivery while managing c...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading utility and energy systems projects, collaborating closely with operations, optimizing performance, and ensuring compliance with regulations for sustainable inf...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$184K - $246K *

Shape the future of clinical trial operations by defining technical direction, integrating AI-driven systems, and guiding engineering teams through transformative architectural standards to enhance pl...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive growth by originating long-term energy storage agreements. Leverage your expertise to forge key partnerships and implement strategic initiatives in a dynamic energy market, ensuring customer sat...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$141K - $283K *

Lead the charge in enterprise program innovation, directing cross-unit strategies to enhance execution and governance on multi-million dollar initiatives, while fostering collaboration, transparency...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $220K *

Drive the innovation of a digital ecosystem by leading a talented team in developing microservices and applications, mentoring technical leads, and ensuring high operational standards to enhance eComm...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$192K - $278K *

Take ownership of driving complex engineering projects in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance Data Cloud products, managing project lifecycles and delivering stra...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform product engineering by delivering innovative AI-driven solutions that enhance user experiences. Lead and mentor diverse teams while setting strategic direction that aligns with organizationa...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information 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.