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.
Principal Software Engineer, Platform Services (PMTS)
$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...
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$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...
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$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...
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$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...
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Director - Scientific Data Preparedness, Data Foundry
$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...
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Director - Scientific Data Preparedness, Data Foundry
$177K - $281K *
Transform the future of scientific data preparedness by leading initiatives that enhance data harmonization, AI readiness, and integration across workflows. Drive strategy and execution while building...
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$160K - $190K *
Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team through complex financial landscapes. Collaborate cross-functionally to make strategic decisions while driving technical credibility and team perfor...
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$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's transforming financial technology by leading engineering in complex environments. You'll drive cross-functional collaboration, deepen technical expertise with AI, and develop high-p...
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$110K - $130K *
Elevate data engineering capabilities by designing robust ETL/ELT workflows, ensuring data quality, and implementing scalable solutions on AWS and Kubernetes. Collaborate with teams to optimize perfor...
1 week ago
Technical Director, Platform Engineering
$265K - $340K *
Unlock potential by leading the technical vision for a large-scale platform engineering team. Drive architecture decisions, establish standards, and influence cross-functional teams to ensure seamless...
1 week ago
Senior Engineering Manager, Clients Team
$242K - $275K *
Lead the charge in developing and deploying robust containerized software, manage CI/CD workflows, and grow a cohesive engineering team to enhance customer security operations and software delivery ac...
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Associate Director, Data Manager
$185K - $220K *
Oversee clinical data management for global studies, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality, regulatory-ready data. Partner with cross-functional teams and CROs to enhance data quality and complianc...
3 weeks ago
Director, Engineering Business Operations
$205K - $307K *
Join a team that's redefining engineering operations by driving performance, accountability, and strategic alignment across engineering, finance, and product. Leverage insights to enhance organization...
2 days ago
Director of Engineering - Traffic & Networking
$180K - $220K *
Join a dynamic team to shape the future of global cloud networking. Lead innovative projects, scale infrastructure, and drive operational excellence while mentoring a diverse group of engineers in a f...
1 week ago
$160K - $190K *
Lead the evolution of core platform architecture, enhancing reliability and scalability while mentoring engineers and setting strategic direction across teams for high-impact solutions...
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Director, Data Management and Statistics
$125K - $165K *
Lead and mentor a team in statistical strategy and data management, driving clinical and real-world evidence studies from design to reporting while ensuring data quality and regulatory compliance...
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$108K - $130K *
Elevate your career by building and optimizing data pipelines, enhancing enterprise data ecosystems, and driving automation in data preparation. Collaborate with technology teams to deliver effective...
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Chief of Staff: AI & Data Transformation & Analytics
$150K - $180K *
Serve as a strategic partner to the Practice Leader in AI & DT&A, driving initiatives, managing operations, and ensuring effective go-to-market execution while fostering high-performance team collabor...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Chief of Staff: AI & Data Transformation & Analytics
$150K - $180K *
Drive strategic initiatives as Chief of Staff, enabling the AI & DT&A Practice Leader to excel while ensuring operational consistency and organizational clarity in a fast-paced, innovation-focused env...
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Director, Regional Product Management
$221K - $387K *
Transform market strategies by adapting global AI product roadmaps to local needs. Drive commercial success through collaboration with sales and marketing, ensuring effective product positioning and c...
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Technical Support Engineering Manager
$140K - $170K *
Lead the charge in building and mentoring a high-energy team of Support Engineers. Drive exceptional customer experience by optimizing processes and delivering on key performance metrics in a fast-pac...
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Product Management Director, Subsystems
$239K - $359K *
Lead the charge in defining and executing the strategic vision for hardware and networking infrastructure, managing a high-performing team while collaborating with leadership to ensure successful prod...
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Research Engineer, Synthetic Data
$130K - $155K *
Lead the development of innovative synthetic data solutions to enhance model capabilities. Own the end-to-end process from data generation to validation, ensuring high-quality datasets that drive impa...
1 week ago
$189K - $361K *
Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team to innovate and scale AI solutions that drive enterprise transformation. Shape the future of generative AI and autonomous systems while influencing strate...
2 days ago
$189K - $361K *
Unlock your potential by leading transformative AI initiatives that drive enterprise-wide innovation and automation. Guide a high-performing team to architect scalable solutions, bridging cutting-edge...
2 days 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.