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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$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

$145K - $175K *

Drive the development of our data infrastructure from the ground up, ensuring reliable and efficient data pipelines and warehouses. Collaborate closely with analysts and engineers to support rapid pro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by managing and optimizing Azure cloud data platforms. Collaborate with data teams to develop efficient data pipelines, ensuring performance, scalability, and security while troubl...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $159K *

Lead the charge in developing and optimizing analytical data models and pipelines, collaborating across teams to enhance data-driven solutions that support research and care programs within a dynamic...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K *

Shape the future of data-driven marketing by leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to deliver impactful insights and strategies that enhance client campaigns and drive business growth acr...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with an impactful data engineering role that involves designing, optimizing, and maintaining robust data pipelines and infrastructure to elevate analytics and machine learning capabil...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$225K - $265K *

Lead the charge in shaping robust data infrastructure that empowers teams across the organization. Drive strategy, foster innovation, and elevate team performance while ensuring reliable, high-quality...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$225K - $265K *

Unlock potential by leading a transformative data engineering team focused on building robust, high-performance data platforms. Drive innovation, foster a culture of learning, and ensure impactful out...

Nashville, TNRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that supports city engineers with reliable data. Build and scale robust data pipelines for our Infrastructure Intelligence Platform, improving delivery speed, cost, and data trustworthines...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Develop and maintain data pipelines for sensor data processing, ensuring high-quality geospatial deliverables for client use. Collaborate with teams to optimize data platforms within a fast-paced envi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize data systems and pipelines as a key player in building robust AI capabilities, ensuring high-quality data flow for analytics and model development within an agile team committed to impactful...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $291K *

Lead the charge in shaping data infrastructure and strategy, managing a high-performing engineering team to drive robust, scalable solutions that optimize insights and empower data-intensive initiativ...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $150K *

Oversee the end-to-end data enablement process, ensuring accurate taxonomy governance and data quality while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance campaign reporting and operational eff...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $150K *

Drive data excellence by leading taxonomy governance and reporting for campaigns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and operational efficiency while mentoring resources to...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$145K - $175K *

Unlock the potential of data management by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing business intelligence solutions, and fostering cross-functional partnerships to drive operational excellence and dat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$145K - $175K *

Champion data excellence by leading strategic initiatives in data management, governance, and analytics. Drive operational efficiency and foster cross-functional collaboration to enhance client outcom...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$184K - $376K *

Transform customer interactions by leading a global team of data experts to enhance Search and Discovery through advanced analytics and machine learning, while driving strategic initiatives and partne...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$170K - $220K *

Champion the evolution of a cutting-edge real-time fraud detection platform, enhancing machine learning infrastructure. Lead technical design, mentor engineers, and ensure operational excellence to dr...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $170K *

Drive innovation by leading the technical direction for our cutting-edge machine learning platform. Collaborate to enhance real-time fraud detection and optimize distributed systems while mentoring a...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$215K - $352K *

Lead the strategy and execution of enterprise infrastructure, ensuring reliability, security, and cost efficiency across global networks, compute, storage, and Azure. Drive innovation and manage diver...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $135K *

Transform your career with the opportunity to design and optimize scalable data pipelines. Collaborate across teams to support advanced analytics and AI initiatives, utilizing your expertise in Snowfl...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL processes while optimizing data storage solutions in the cloud. Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance analytics capabilities and ensure data i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead a talented team in crafting a high-quality, scalable object storage product that enhances the developer experience, balancing technical execution with product thinking to drive meaningful improve...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of scalable data platforms. Drive innovation in cloud data architecture and pipeline automation, collaborating across teams to deliver impactf...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.

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