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.
Sr. Data Engineer / Software Engineer -Technology Health Analytics & Automation
$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
$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
Senior Manager, Data Engineer, Applied AI Data Ingestion & Integration
$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...
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Director, Technical Product Management (EnergyFluo)
$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
Director, IT Data Center, Network, and Database Engineering
$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
Director, IT Data Center, Network, and Database Engineering
$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...
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Director, Software Engineering - Walmart Data Ventures
$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...
2 days ago
Director, Software Engineering - Walmart Data Ventures
$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...
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$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...
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$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...
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$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...
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Director, Features System Engineering
$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...
1 week ago
Director, Features System Engineering
$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
$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...
3 weeks ago
$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...
Today
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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...
3 weeks ago
Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Personalization
$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...
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$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...
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Senior Staff Data Platform Engineer
$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...
3 weeks ago
Senior Staff Data Platform Engineer
$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...
3 weeks ago
Senior Staff Data Platform Engineer
$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...
3 weeks 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.