Director, Data Engineering Jobs on Ladders

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What is a Director, Data Engineering?

A Director of Data Engineering is a senior position predominantly responsible for overseeing the design and maintenance of an organization's databases. They supervise a team of data engineers and collaborate with data scientists to optimize data utilization and operational efficiency.

Why choose a career as a Director, Data Engineering?

With the increasing reliance on data by organizations, the demand for skilled Data Engineering Directors is on the rise. They ensure that data strategies align with organisational goals and are fundamental to driving business insights.

Steps to become a Director, Data Engineering

To get to this leadership position typically requires extensive industry experience, a strong understanding of data architecture and analytics, and proven leadership ability. An advanced degree in computer science or a related field is often preferred by employers.

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$185K - $272K *

Lead strategic Palantir engagements as a visionary director, driving team success and delivering operational solutions. Inspire and cultivate relationships while managing resource allocation, project...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing scalable data architectures, ensuring seamless integration across cloud platforms, while collaborating with stakeholders to drive data-driven decision-mak...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of designing and implementing end-to-end data architectures that empower data-driven decisions and support scalable analytics across cloud platforms, while collaborating with business s...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $254K *

Lead, mentor, and grow a software engineering team while driving technical direction and delivering high-quality products that support both research and regulated markets across the full stack...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $171K *

Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team to develop and execute a scalable data and AI infrastructure roadmap, ensuring architectural integrity and compliance while fostering collaboration across pr...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career as a Data Engineer, shaping our data architecture and pipelines to enhance analytics and reporting. Collaborate with teams, ensuring high data quality and availability in a fully r...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing advanced analytical tools and interactive dashboards, transforming complex datasets into actionable insights. Your expertise will support multiple programs, enhancing dat...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $115K *

Elevate customer data solutions by designing, building, and owning cutting-edge data products and pipelines that drive analytics, personalization, and marketing initiatives while ensuring reliability...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $240K *

Lead the charge in architecting and implementing enterprise-wide data platforms, governing high-assurance data architectures, and advising stakeholders on critical data strategies to enhance mission c...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive the evolution of an enterprise data ecosystem by leading a skilled team in the strategic modernization of data architecture, ensuring seamless integration, governance, and accessibility for cons...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Build and own robust data pipelines that transform messy insurance data into reliable datasets, enabling powerful analytics and AI. Collaborate to ensure data accuracy and integrity, enhancing product...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise data solutions by developing robust data pipelines and platforms using Databricks. Collaborate to enhance performance, reliability, and scalability while drivi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by architecting data solutions that empower business insights and integrity. Collaborate across teams to design, optimize, and manage complex data systems, ensuring quality and acc...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engage in defining and leading a comprehensive data strategy, building a modern data foundation to enable data-driven decision-making and innovation across finance, engineering, and AI. Collaborate wi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming data into insights by designing robust data models and optimizing data pipelines to drive business performance and support organizational analytics...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $230K *

Launch impactful data solutions to enhance analytics capabilities across the enterprise. Lead and mentor a high-performing team while driving innovation in data engineering practices, ensuring robust...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $230K *

Drive the transformation of analytics by leading data engineering teams to design and implement scalable solutions. Oversee data product development and mentor talent to optimize data strategies for A...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $230K *

Shape the future of data engineering by leading teams to design and implement analytics solutions that leverage AI and ML, while mentoring talent and driving innovation across the enterprise data land...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $230K *

Lead the development of data solutions to drive analytics growth. Oversee a team of engineers, manage data strategies, and mentor talent, ensuring scalable, automated solutions that harness AI and ML...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $230K *

Lead the charge in advancing data solutions, fostering team growth, and enhancing analytics capabilities. Drive transformational projects to optimize data accessibility for AI and business insights wh...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $230K *

Drive the transformation of our analytics landscape by leading teams to design and build data solutions that leverage AI and Machine Learning. Mentor data engineers and ensure scalable, secure data pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$191K - $253K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of financial systems transformation. Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise financial systems to enhance operational efficiency and data i...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $160K *

Build scalable data pipelines and integrations, ensuring data integrity across multiple platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data delivery and support data-driven decisions...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $180K *

Elevate your career as a Data Engineer, optimizing data architecture and pipelines to support analytics initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally, solve complex problems, and enhance data delivery a...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $180K *

Engineer data architecture and pipelines, optimizing data flow across teams. Play a key role in building infrastructure for analytics tools, ensuring optimal delivery for diverse business initiatives...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director, Data Engineering do?question toggle

    A Director, Data Engineering is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organization's data infrastructure. They also lead a team of data engineers.

  • What is the average salary of a Director, Data Engineering?question toggle

    The average salary for a Director, Data Engineering can vary greatly, depending on the company size and location. However, positions on Ladders offer salaries of $100,000 or more.

  • What skills are required for a Director, Data Engineering role?question toggle

    Skills required include mastery in data architecture and analytics, advanced technical skills in database languages, leadership ability, and strong problem-solving skills.