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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$180K - $270K *

Champion product excellence by leading end-to-end management of data solutions, from discovery to post-launch. Collaborate with diverse teams and customers to drive product success in a hands-on, impa...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $168K *

Lead customer engagements as a Sr. Engagement Manager, overseeing Workday Financials/HCM/Payroll implementations. Manage project performance, guide teams, and ensure client satisfaction throughout the...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$112K - $168K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive the successful delivery of complex Workday Financials and HCM implementations. Manage customer experiences, mentor talent, and ensure projects align with best practice...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Champion data center operations by leading a skilled team, ensuring seamless performance, and implementing sustainable practices for AI infrastructure. Elevate system efficiency and drive operational...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Deliver exceptional leadership in data center operations, ensuring reliability and efficiency of AI infrastructure. Oversee a skilled team, manage critical functions, and implement sustainable practic...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $190K *

Lead the charge in transforming cross-portfolio data into actionable products, fostering a culture of technical excellence and psychological safety while owning the roadmap for partner-facing data sol...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $185K *

Unlock your potential by driving data quality and analytics as you transform raw health data into trusted datasets. Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure efficiency and reliability in data mode...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $200K *

Shape the future of our technology data platform by leading the design, integration, and operationalization of scalable data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance analytics, go...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $200K *

Innovate the enterprise technology reference data platform to enhance governance, reporting, and analytics. Lead data ingestion, transformation, and operations, ensuring data integrity and accessibili...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion product strategy and development in the optical networking sector. Collaborate with teams and customers to drive growth, profitability, and customer engagement through innovative product mana...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Manage the end-to-end operation of data pipelines and integration workflows, ensuring stability and adherence to SLAs. Collaborate across teams to optimize performance and enhance data governance in a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead a team that's shaping the future of AI in coordinated home care benefits. You'll design and build agentic systems while driving innovation and mentoring a growing engineering team to deliver real...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$144K - $288K *

Accelerate your career by leading our engineering vision, driving strategic platforms, and delivering innovative solutions that redefine digital health engagement for consumers across multiple domains...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$144K - $288K *

Drive digital health innovation by leading strategic roadmap execution, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and establishing engineering excellence to enhance consumer health engagement and opti...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$144K - $288K *

Lead digital health innovation and shape the future of consumer engagement healthcare. Oversee strategic engineering initiatives, drive cross-functional collaboration, and manage high-performance team...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$144K - $288K *

Empower innovation by leading a dynamic engineering team to redefine health technology. Drive platform strategy, manage cross-functional partnerships, and ensure high-quality execution for transformat...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$144K - $288K *

Drive innovation and lead cross-functional teams in developing a digital health platform, ensuring high-quality delivery and execution of strategies that optimize integrations and enhance user engagem...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$144K - $288K *

Pioneer a strategic engineering vision in digital health, leading diverse teams to innovate and deliver transformative solutions that enhance consumer health engagement and drive platform modernizatio...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$144K - $288K *

Join a team that's redefining digital health innovation. Lead the strategic vision for software engineering, drive high-quality product delivery, and manage cross-functional collaboration to enhance c...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Develop and scale our data ingestion systems as a senior Backend Engineer. Lead architecture and integration efforts, ensuring data quality and reliability across diverse sources. Collaborate with tea...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Empower teams to innovate by providing technical leadership and direction in developing scalable enterprise solutions that align with business goals and ensure adherence to security and architectural...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career with a Senior Data Engineer role, leading the design and evolution of our AWS data platform. Collaborate across teams to tackle complex data challenges and influence architectural...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$218K - $286K *

Empower financial strategy by providing insights, managing forecasts, and leading analysis within technology finance operations. Collaborate with senior leadership to drive business performance and su...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performing engineering team to ensure 24/7 reliability and performance of CI/CD pipelines, enhancing developer productivity through strategic initiatives and operati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $225K *

Lead engineering teams in developing AI-native software and managing cross-pod operations, driving architectural excellence, mentoring talent, and ensuring robust delivery in a fast-paced, collaborati...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.