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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$119K - $140K *

Deliver innovative software solutions by analyzing, designing, and developing technology health analytics. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational excellence and drive informed decision-making...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Champion the future of data analytics in healthcare by leading the evolution of customer-facing analytics products and building an AI-native system that empowers teams to harness insights and drive pa...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $215K *

Take ownership of data engineering initiatives to enable AI and analytics capabilities. Lead the design and implementation of scalable data integration solutions while ensuring data quality and govern...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Develop product strategy and oversee the execution of EnergyFluo, bridging business needs and engineering delivery. Lead a growing product management team while ensuring multi-customer scalability and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Optimize our core infrastructure strategy by leading teams in data center, cloud, and network engineering. Drive operational stability and scalability while aligning technology with business goals to...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Drive the strategy for data center, cloud, and network engineering while ensuring operational stability and scalability. Lead high-performing teams to modernize infrastructure and align technology wit...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$156K - $312K *

Elevate your career by leading complex software and AI/ML systems, ensuring reliability and scalability. Drive technical excellence across teams while fostering collaboration and continuous improvemen...

Bellevue, WARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$156K - $312K *

Lead the execution of complex software and AI/ML systems, ensuring scalability and reliability. Oversee development lifecycles, drive technical excellence, and foster high-performing teams to deliver...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$175K - $210K *

Unlock potential by leading transformative product strategies across multiple portfolios, driving AI-native innovations, and fostering a culture of rapid experimentation to enhance user experiences an...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Drive transformative AI-native strategies by leading cross-functional teams to enhance product integrity and user trust. Shape metrics and decision-making processes while fostering a culture of innova...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Accelerate innovation by leading cross-functional teams to develop AI-driven product strategies, shaping integrity metrics and enhancing decision-making across multiple product areas while fostering a...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $290K *

Accelerate the development of autonomous systems by leading systems engineering strategies, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring rigorous safety and performance standards throughout the produ...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$220K - $290K *

Empower innovation by leading systems engineering for autonomous aviation. Drive strategy, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure safety and performance in developing cutting-edge technologies for...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Optimize the global revenue accounting lifecycle, ensuring compliance with ASC 606 while leading high-performing teams. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance billing, collections, and financial re...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $130K *

Champion the modernization of data processes by designing and maintaining robust data pipelines in Azure. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate data integration and support enterprise data...

United StatesRemote

Today

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in ensuring the highest construction quality across multiple sites. As a senior leader, you'll define standards, manage a dedicated quality team, and partner with commissioning to upho...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer the quality management function for large-scale data center construction. Lead quality assurance across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with standards while fostering collaboration with co...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion quality across large-scale data center projects by establishing and leading best practices, ensuring independent verification, and driving continuous improvement initiatives for construction...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead and transform quality assurance across a cutting-edge data center portfolio. Drive standards, oversee independent verification processes, and partner with construction teams to ensure compliance...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in construction quality management for a large-scale data center portfolio. Drive the establishment of quality standards, ensure compliance, and oversee a dedicated team of Site Qualit...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$203K - $299K *

Innovate personalized shopping experiences by developing and implementing advanced machine learning solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance consumer engagement and drive impactfu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading data strategy and analytics, driving infrastructure evolution, and fostering a high-impact team. Collaborate across departments to enhance decision-making and optimize data...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Champion the evolution of data platforms by leading hands-on design and development efforts. Drive scalable data engineering practices, empowering teams with streamlined data processes and ensuring op...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion the design and execution of advanced data platforms, driving technical strategy and hands-on development to empower teams with robust, governed data solutions that enhance performance and qua...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Help us transform our data platform through technical leadership, building scalable systems and pipelines. Work collaboratively with domain teams to drive architectural vision into practice while ensu...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.