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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$222K - $261K *

Elevate your career as a strategic HR leader, partnering with executives to drive global initiatives and enhance people experiences in a dynamic technology environment. Lead teams, influence change, a...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$222K - $261K *

Lead strategic HR initiatives as a trusted advisor to executives, driving global people strategies and transformation efforts. Collaborate across functions to enhance organizational effectiveness and...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Transform the Quality landscape by leading enterprise-wide oversight of Computer System Validation and Data Governance. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance compliance, drive digital innovation...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Drive your career forward by leading a dynamic team in developing innovative hardware solutions for robotic systems, ensuring product excellence from concept to deployment while meeting customer needs...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$209K - $238K *

Transform data into actionable insights by designing and implementing robust data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and enhance data capabilities, ensuring scalabi...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$293K - $335K *

Lead high-performing engineering teams to innovate banking solutions in the cloud. Drive technical strategy, mentor talent, and enhance system resilience while fostering a culture of continuous learni...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Contribute to the development of Azure-based data pipelines, transforming and integrating data for enterprise reporting. Collaborate with teams to ensure data quality and optimize solutions, enhancing...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $160K *

Optimize and maintain robust data pipelines from robots to models, enhancing data usability for training and evaluation. Collaborate with a skilled team to ensure efficient, reliable, and scalable dat...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Drive the evolution of core platform infrastructure to support scalable engineering workflows. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance system performance, reliability, and security while owning proj...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $325K *

Lead the charge in advancing clinical AI and care delivery systems, guiding a high-performing engineering team to innovate solutions that streamline clinician workflows and enhance patient care throug...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $325K *

Join a cutting-edge healthcare tech team to lead engineering in AI and clinical systems. Drive innovation by managing teams, optimizing workflows, and collaborating across functions to transform care...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$466K - $500K+*

Elevate your career by building a cutting-edge ML data platform that enhances productivity for ML practitioners. Collaborate with experts to create innovative solutions for feature computation and sha...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$161K - $266K *

Join a dynamic team to lead software engineering efforts in data solutions. Drive product development, manage engineers, and shape technical direction while ensuring high-quality outcomes and collabor...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$159K - $215K *

Take ownership of enterprise application, data, and integration capabilities, driving innovation and efficiency through modern engineering practices and AI-assisted development while leading a multidi...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $200K *

Empower product innovation by leading strategy and execution for B2B SaaS solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify customer needs, drive product-market fit, and scale offerings t...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$193K - $285K *

Redefine the future of security at scale by leading innovative product engineering efforts. Drive collaboration, technical vision, and proactive controls to ensure a secure and resilient delivery ecos...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$153K - $188K *

Unlock your potential by driving innovative AI-augmented solutions, bridging UI and backend systems, while mentoring peers in a dynamic engineering environment focused on high-impact projects and coll...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading day-to-day functions and strategic initiatives. Drive production efficiency, manage P&L, and collaborate with senior leadership to achieve business goals and...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $160K *

Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights. As a Sr. Data Engineer, you'll design and maintain robust data infrastructures, ensuring clean, reliable data for analytics and decision...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$135K - $160K *

Transform global manufacturing by leading engineering strategy and capital investments. Drive innovation, establish standards, and build high-performing teams to enhance operational excellence across...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$197K - $344K *

Design and build powerful backend services and automation tools for a data platform, driving technical direction and enhancing the discoverability and trust of data products through innovative solutio...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $160K *

Transform the data landscape by designing AI-driven solutions that optimize data integration for impactful business outcomes. Collaborate with engineers and clients to ensure secure, scalable data wor...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $129K *

Drive innovative data solutions by designing and maintaining production-grade pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure enterprise data models on modern cloud plat...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $114K *

Transform data systems and pipelines to empower AI/ML applications, collaborating with technical teams to enhance mission-critical operations and ensure data quality across the Navy IT ecosystem...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$177K - $281K *

Drive innovation by leading scientific data preparedness initiatives, enhancing data harmonization and AI readiness across workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish standards and...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.