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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$210K - $250K *

Lead the charge in defining engineering strategies and managing dynamic ML teams. Drive impactful solutions that safeguard users on a global scale, ensuring safety and integrity across platforms while...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Advance your career by leading multi-disciplinary teams to develop AI-driven solutions that ensure safety and integrity across platforms, tackling complex challenges while fostering a culture of innov...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading diverse teams of ML engineers to innovate and execute multi-team strategies. Drive impactful engineering solutions for safety and integrity on large-scale platforms, foster...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by leading transformative projects, advising C-level clients, and driving innovation in cloud AI solutions to enhance operational efficiency and customer ex...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$212K - $265K *

Champion the technical strategy for data engineering, leading a team to build reliable, scalable systems that support analytics and decision-making across a growing healthcare company, fostering innov...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$212K - $265K *

Accelerate progress at defining and leading technical strategy for scalable data systems, impacting analytics, ML, and decision-making across the company while fostering a high-performing team environ...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$212K - $265K *

Engineer scalable data solutions and lead a high-performing team to drive data strategy, enhancing operational decision-making while ensuring data reliability and integrity across a fast-growing healt...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of data engineering by developing scalable data pipelines and integrating diverse sources to support groundbreaking research and advanced analytics in a collaborative environment with...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $155K *

Engineer robust data integration pipelines and AI-driven solutions for seamless customer financial data management while ensuring fast, reliable transitions. Shape the future of ERP implementations at...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$103K - $130K *

Explore a leadership role in data engineering, driving successful implementations for partner campuses. Leverage your technical expertise and people management skills to establish robust data integrat...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$85K - $105K *

Unlock your potential by supporting an enterprise health application as a Data Engineer, collaborating in agile teams to develop data models, APIs, and reporting tools while enhancing user workflows a...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$111K - $152K *

Elevate data-driven decision-making by leading a skilled engineering team to design, build, and maintain a robust data platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance across the organizat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $152K *

Lead the charge in developing and optimizing a robust data platform, guiding a skilled engineering team to deliver scalable solutions that empower data-driven decision-making across the organization...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $220K *

Optimize data accessibility and security while leading a high-impact team. Drive innovation in data practices, enhance data usability, and empower teams to leverage data effectively across the organiz...

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Shape the future of data engineering by leading a talented team to design and optimize enterprise-grade data platforms, ensuring high performance and reliability while mentoring engineers and driving...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$233K - $350K *

Lead innovative machine learning projects transforming long-form content into engaging ShortForm assets. Oversee multi-modal model development for video insight, safety analysis, and narrative compreh...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading data management initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while enhancing collaboration across teams, and contributing to the successful execution of clini...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join our dynamic Delivery team to design and develop robust data pipelines, leveraging cloud technologies and distributed systems while ensuring optimal performance and scalability for our clients' da...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the data infrastructure at Precision AI by architecting robust data pipelines and managing data quality, enabling efficient machine learning model training and business analytics. Shape how da...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $187K *

Drive innovative solutions by leading technical relationships with major clients. Collaborate across teams to enhance data processing and optimize advertising platforms, ensuring seamless execution an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $195K *

Tackle complex data architecture challenges and drive analytics strategies to enhance cross-platform components, collaborating closely with engineering and product teams to optimize data utilization a...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $195K *

Drive the vision for a robust data foundation and analytics, influencing product development across diverse platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and optimize large-scale data architectur...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $195K *

Lead the architectural vision for data infrastructure, collaborating cross-functionally to construct robust data models and optimize analytics, while ensuring data quality, privacy, and adherence to i...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$223K - $307K *

Drive R&D capital allocation and engineering operations, partnering with senior leaders to optimize product-level ROI and workforce strategy in a fast-paced, AI-driven environment. Shape finance opera...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$223K - $307K *

Lead R&D finance operations by driving capital allocation, optimizing engineering economics, and shaping workforce strategies to enhance product-level ROI in a fast-paced, AI-driven environment...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.

  • Where can I find Director of Data Engineering jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    You can browse Director of Data Engineering openings on Ladders, which focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of at least $100,000.