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.
Director, Intelligence & Insights
$175K - $210K *
Lead the charge in shaping strategic intelligence for global communications, driving insights and innovation across teams. Partner with executives to enhance workflows and improve reporting tools whil...
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Director, Intelligence & Insights
$180K - $220K *
Drive your career with a global leadership role, managing a multi-disciplinary team focused on intelligence and insights. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to enhance communication strategies and t...
4 weeks ago
$85K - $156K *
Champion enterprise data governance and master data management to ensure data integrity and compliance. Collaborate across teams to establish standards, controls, and accountability, empowering inform...
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$80K - $95K *
Join us to prototype innovative data products that drive customer success through analytics and AI insights. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to transform real-world data into actionable solution...
Today
$159K - $273K *
Shape the future of AI in healthcare by leading strategy and execution for human-centered adoption across teams, enhancing clinician and employee experiences while driving measurable outcomes in care...
1 week ago
$159K - $273K *
Unlock potential by leading strategic initiatives and driving organizational transformation. Collaborate with senior executives to align priorities and enhance operational effectiveness across a compl...
1 week ago
Director, Intelligence & Insights
$175K - $210K *
Drive transformational change as you lead a global team to enhance strategic insights in communications, shaping the future of public affairs through innovative tools and data-driven narratives in a d...
4 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Join a dynamic team to drive operational excellence across Business Units, ensuring accurate forecasting, insightful reporting, and effective execution. Collaborate closely with GMs to enhance perform...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead a dynamic team to optimize data center operations, ensuring peak efficiency and reliability for AI infrastructure. Drive sustainable practices and streamline processes while managing critical sys...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Champion the future of AI infrastructure by leading a skilled team in data center operations. Ensure peak efficiency and reliability while driving sustainable solutions and optimizing processes to sup...
2 weeks ago
Principal AI & Data Governance Architect
$175K - $210K *
Shape the future of AI governance by architecting compliance solutions that integrate seamlessly with data workflows and ML systems, ensuring legal and ethical standards are met across all layers of t...
4 days ago
Staff Data & Analytics Engineer, Domain Enablement (R6112)
$160K - $240K *
Champion complex data solutions by enabling Supply Chain and Manufacturing domains. Lead discovery, implement data products, and collaborate across teams to transform operational data for strategic de...
3 weeks ago
Senior Director, Digital Marketing
$175K - $210K *
Shape the future of healthcare by leading digital growth marketing initiatives, optimizing enterprise demand generation, and driving strategic marketing operations to enhance revenue insights and oper...
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Director, Finance, Planning, and Analysis
$135K - $160K *
Transform financial planning and analysis processes, shaping critical insights for leadership. Own budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to drive growth strategies and enhance decision-making as a key...
1 month ago
Senior Manager, Digital Engineering
$175K - $255K *
Unlock potential by leading the development of a digital engineering platform, ensuring a seamless flow of product data across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing while building and mentoring...
2 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Digital Engineering
$185K - $270K *
Empower innovation by leading the development of a digital engineering platform, ensuring a seamless flow of product data across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing. Build and mentor a high-p...
2 weeks ago
$160K - $200K *
Build high-impact AI/ML features and robust backend systems, demonstrating exceptional coding skills while mentoring engineers. Lead technical architecture and ensure software meets regulatory standar...
3 weeks ago
Director, Engineering (AI Patient Engagement Platform)
$180K - $230K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead engineering efforts to develop an AI Patient Engagement Agent, transforming clinical trials by automating patient interactions and enhancing operational efficiency for...
1 week ago
Executive Director, Client Experience Engineering
$175K - $334K *
Transform client experiences by leading a cross-functional team to innovate and implement cloud-based solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals while fostering a culture of continuous improve...
1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of data science by leading model development, mentoring teams, and driving analytics solutions that enhance business performance across various domains, including...
2 weeks ago
Senior/Staff Machine Learning Engineer
$170K - $225K *
Contribute to advanced machine learning solutions for dynamic robotics tasks, enhancing Dexterity's technology foundations through innovative approaches in perception and decision-making for real-time...
4 weeks ago
Director - Enterprise Architecture (Integrations)
$135K - $160K *
Innovate scalable discovery methodologies for M&A integrations, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate findings into actionable designs a...
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Director - Enterprise Architecture (Integrations)
$150K - $180K *
Build a scalable discovery methodology for integrating acquired agencies, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop integration designs and su...
Today
$110K *
Lead the charge in developing data and AI infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration between data sources and advanced analytics, while collaborating across multiple teams to answer critical busine...
4 weeks ago
Executive Director Software Engineering
$160K - $200K *
Oversee the enterprise data strategy, integrating reporting capabilities across business applications. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance data governance, drive insights, and ensure secure, reliab...
1 week ago
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.