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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$100K - $120K *

Explore innovative data solutions by designing and maintaining data pipelines that support critical business operations. Collaborate across teams to maximize project impact while ensuring compliance w...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $187K *

Reimagine the analytics engineering landscape by leading a high-impact data squad, driving modernization efforts, and partnering with stakeholders to transform complex business needs into scalable dat...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform enterprise IT operations by effectively overseeing cloud, network, identity, and collaboration systems while driving efficiency and reliability across all services—bridging operational goals...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive analytics excellence by leading a dynamic team that transforms data into actionable insights across key business functions, ensuring strategic decisions are informed and impactful...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Grow your career with a strategic role overseeing utility software deployments. Lead a dedicated team, partner with executives, and drive complex digital initiatives to ensure transformative business...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Drive high-stakes enterprise account success by leading technical teams, crafting strategy, and solving complex problems to deliver measurable business value...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Champion high-stakes enterprise accounts by leading a team in delivering value-driven solutions, navigating complex projects and stakeholders, while fostering a culture of excellence. Drive customer s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead and enhance our engineering team to tackle enterprise technology challenges. Drive innovation, foster AI-enabled practices, and build critical platforms with a focus on software risk management a...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $187K *

Partner with us to lead analytics engineering initiatives for FOX Sports, enhancing data collection and transformation strategies while fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams to deliver...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $187K *

Lead data initiatives for FOX Sports, modernizing analytics practices and transforming digital data management. Collaborate with stakeholders and coach your team in delivering scalable, trusted data s...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$176K - $210K *

Transform our data landscape as a Data Engineering leader overseeing architecture, ensuring robust analytics and visualization while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with key stakeholders...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $200K *

Transform your career by building and operating a resilient, scalable data platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance cloud infrastructure for critical data and ML workloads, ensurin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $155K *

Design and implement a robust data and analytics platform to enhance decision-making across the organization, overseeing all aspects from governance to AI-enabled analytics in a dynamic environment...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping strategy and delivering excellence in consulting for life sciences. Use your expertise to drive revenue growth and influence digital transformations at the executive level a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$144K - $288K *

Deliver impactful AI leadership by shaping clinical intelligence strategies, managing cross-functional teams, and driving scalable machine learning solutions to enhance healthcare data insights and im...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $225K *

Shape the market presence of a leading tech company by leading a product marketing team, optimizing pricing models, and driving sales enablement to elevate brand perception and market share in the ide...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $225K *

Champion impactful product marketing strategies, lead a high-performing team, and define competitive positioning while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive market success and elevate tho...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$272K - $431K *

Advance the development of a cutting-edge Kubernetes platform, leading architecture and innovation in scalable AI infrastructure. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance systems for managing and ope...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$272K - $431K *

Join a leading team to architect and develop next-gen Kubernetes platforms, enhancing cloud and on-prem environments with scalable, resilient solutions for AI and computational workloads across large...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $190K *

Oversee major construction projects, driving design and execution from start to finish. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver high-quality results on complex, multi-million dollar developments whi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$172K - $215K *

Shape the future of data ecosystems by architecting and optimizing high-availability pipelines for global monitoring products. Collaborate with leaders to innovate solutions that empower national secu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $350K *

Lead the charge in optimizing a high-performance ad server domain, shaping systems that ensure efficient and reliable ad delivery across streaming platforms, while spearheading a talented engineering...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of data analytics by leading the design and optimization of SQL Server infrastructures and Power BI solutions, enhancing reporting capabilities, and fostering cross-department collabo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Optimize day-to-day operations of a high-volume execution floor, enhancing output and accuracy through effective management, training, and system improvements while collaborating with engineering for...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $115K *

Champion innovative solutions by designing and optimizing computer vision models, collaborating across departments to drive impactful machine learning projects, and influencing technical direction to...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.