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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$135K - $185K *

Grow your career with an innovative team shaping data engineering through AI. Lead and mentor skilled engineers, design robust data pipelines, and drive industry-best practices for a data-driven futur...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Take ownership of our relational database estate, leading critical upgrades and setting standards for data management across engineering teams. Drive improvements in SQL Server and MySQL environments...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $170K *

Join a team that's shaping healthcare innovation through AI-driven voice solutions. Lead a distributed engineering team to deliver high-quality software and collaborate with cross-functional stakehold...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $175K *

Take ownership of leading software engineering teams to design and deliver scalable, secure SaaS solutions. Drive technical excellence and foster collaboration across onshore and offshore teams while...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Advance large-scale technology engagements by managing cross-functional teams, ensuring effective delivery, and maintaining project accountability, while driving client communication and excellence in...

Vaughan, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines, optimizing ETL processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable data solutions for enterprise clients...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Design, build, and maintain robust data solutions to empower analytics and AI initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline data integration, ensure quality, and drive efficiency...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $135K *

Join us to design and maintain impactful data pipelines and infrastructure on AWS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support advanced analytics and machine learning initiatives, contributing...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform the data platform by owning product direction and delivery. Collaborate across teams to prioritize needs, streamline processes, and ensure engineering focuses on impactful projects while enh...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $209K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and build scalable data systems for proteomics, driving technical vision and automating workflows. Collaborate with scientists to ensure data integrity and deliver imp...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $228K *

Lead the charge in enhancing enterprise data governance and risk management. Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure compliance, improve data maturity, and drive a data-driven culture across the o...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $299K *

Transform data governance by leading teams to optimize processes, enhance data quality, and drive marketing performance. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to implement innovative solutions and ens...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Innovate data systems to support AI applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance scalability and efficiency while managing cloud resources effectively. Drive continuous improvement in infrastructur...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of AI by developing robust data infrastructure. Lead efforts in enhancing efficiency and scalability for cutting-edge applications, working alongside data scientists to empower innova...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Empower innovative AI applications by designing and maintaining robust data systems critical for scalability and efficiency, collaborating with engineers and scientists to enhance infrastructure and c...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $175K *

Drive master data management integrations to optimize data stewardship, enhance AI capabilities, and facilitate high-performance access, while mentoring teams and delivering innovative solutions that...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$157K - $205K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in clinical analytics and consulting. Lead business development and client engagement for pharmaceutical and biotech clients, leveraging advanced analytics and AI...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$225K - $275K *

Shape the future of people analytics by building a strategic function that delivers actionable insights and powerful data solutions, driving organizational effectiveness and enhancing workforce strate...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Champion high-quality data integration and analytical platforms to drive business insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to design scalable models, ensuring data reliability and self-service capabili...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in architecting and building AI-powered financial workflows, collaborating with elite engineers to deliver innovative chat interfaces and reporting systems that enhance investment proc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead and architect innovative AI-driven financial solutions, collaborating with elite engineers to design, implement, and optimize cutting-edge tools for global clients in a dynamic, startup environme...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate cutting-edge AI financial solutions by architecting and deploying advanced chat interfaces and reporting systems. Collaborate with elite engineers to enhance investment workflows for global c...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate software solutions by architecting AI-driven financial tools, collaborating with elite engineers to enhance investment workflows, and ensuring high standards in quality and security within a d...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI solutions by leading design and implementation of robust enterprise systems, driving innovation, and establishing engineering excellence while mentoring developers and collabora...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Discover a role driving transformation in insurance technology by building advanced AI solutions that enhance operational efficiency and empower decision-making for brokers and underwriters at scale...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.