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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$101K - $157K *

Grow your career with a strategic role in product marketing that empowers global advertisers by translating data insights into compelling go-to-market strategies and messaging while collaborating acro...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$187K - $252K *

Unlock innovative potential by developing personalized recommendation algorithms, improving user experiences, and driving the vision for machine learning systems within a collaborative engineering env...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$187K - $252K *

Join us to drive innovation in personalization algorithms for major streaming platforms. Collaborate in developing and productionizing cutting-edge AI techniques to optimize user recommendations, enha...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$187K - $252K *

Champion innovation in personalization by developing and productionizing cutting-edge machine learning algorithms that enhance user recommendations and drive exceptional content delivery for streaming...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$141K - $231K *

Advance enterprise data governance by managing operations, developing policies, and leading teams to ensure data quality and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance governance maturity an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $231K *

Drive enterprise data governance initiatives, enhancing data quality and stewardship. Lead a team to implement policies and standards, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency while fostering co...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$127K - $208K *

Optimize enterprise data governance operations, leading teams to enhance data quality, stewardship, and compliance. Drive strategic initiatives while fostering collaboration across technical and busin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $231K *

Empower a team that's driving enterprise data governance initiatives. Lead operations, develop policies, and enhance data stewardship across the organization while ensuring compliance and fostering co...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $231K *

Innovate enterprise data governance operations, enhancing data stewardship, quality, and compliance. Lead teams to implement policies and drive strategic initiatives, ensuring AI-ready data understand...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $160K *

Lead the charge in building scalable data pipelines that drive analytics and business decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and security, ensuring reliable insight...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $180K *

Advance your career by driving design and operational excellence in distributed storage systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance LustreFS, tackle complex issues, and leverage AI tools for improved...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $110K *

Shape the future of public health by designing and maintaining scalable data platforms. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance analytics and decision-making through modern data engineering practice...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$210K - $250K *

Champion transformative data strategies and lead technical pursuits in AI and data migration. Drive client success and practice growth while enhancing market presence through strategic partnerships an...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $250K *

Transform your career by leading data strategy and architecture as a senior technology executive. Drive client success, enhance market presence, and shape innovative solutions in the Databricks Data ...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $250K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data and AI by leading strategic initiatives, guiding clients through complex migrations, and enhancing our market presence as a senior technology executive in...

New York, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $250K *

Lead the charge in shaping data and AI strategies for clients, guiding migrations to Databricks while building market presence and technical standards. Collaborate with executives and teams to drive s...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $280K *

Champion transformative AI and data initiatives, leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable business value. Establish governance and frameworks that enhance project execution from strategy t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform enterprise data solutions in financial services by designing, developing, and optimizing scalable data pipelines and models. Collaborate with teams to ensure data quality, governance, and se...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $182K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative software solutions for bioanalytics, focusing on harmonizing health data and AI/ML applications to enhance national security and public health initiatives...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$210K - $247K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing a global marketing strategy for innovative data center solutions, driving demand generation and positioning Supermicro as a total solutions provider across di...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $230K *

Shape the future of transportation infrastructure by leading multidisciplinary teams in program management. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance performance, and ensure successful delivery of complex...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $177K *

Lead the Lab Engineering function, overseeing operations, workforce, and facilities to support testing at scale. Drive safety, efficiency, and innovation in a dynamic environment, enabling rigorous ev...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading and scaling a multidisciplinary engineering team in full-stack and data engineering. Drive impact through collaboration and technical excellence, ensuring quality and in...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Transform customer engagement through skilled CRM strategy and execution. Lead end-to-end lifecycle programs to boost retention, reactivate churned customers, and drive revenue, leveraging data insigh...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Champion data excellence by leading master data management and governance initiatives. Drive operational continuity, enhance data quality, and implement automation across enterprise platforms while fo...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.