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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$102K - $159K *

Transform the way we ingest data by developing scalable software solutions, owning product features end-to-end, and collaborating with talented teams to enhance system performance and reliability in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $198K *

Pioneer impactful strategies as a senior leader in nonprofit client development. Drive revenue growth, cultivate partnerships, and mentor a high-performing team dedicated to enhancing client outcomes...

2 weeks ago

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

$132K - $198K *

Join a team that's redefining nonprofit client development through data-driven strategies. Lead a skilled sales force to enhance partnerships and drive revenue growth while mentoring future leaders in...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $225K *

Unlock growth and efficiency in our Medicare Advantage financial operations. We're seeking a strategic leader to optimize unit economics, enhance forecasting, and drive impactful financial initiatives...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Transform your career by leading R&D analytics and digital strategy, driving innovation through advanced data science and systems management. Oversee a global team, champion digital transformation, an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $198K *

Lead the charge in developing strategic nonprofit partnerships, driving revenue growth while nurturing a high-performing sales team. Employ data expertise to create innovative solutions, fostering str...

2 weeks ago

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

$132K - $198K *

Empower nonprofit growth by leading a data-centric team to enhance partnerships, drive revenue, and foster client success through innovative solutions while mentoring associates to excel in a collabor...

2 weeks ago

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

$152K - $190K *

Champion cutting-edge audience targeting systems that enhance personalized communication at scale. Lead and empower a talented engineering team, strategizing impactful messaging for millions, ensuring...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$166K - $267K *

Join a team that's transforming financial data into seamless automation. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll develop customer-centric solutions, enhance business workflows, and mentor fellow enginee...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $130K *

Innovate data solutions by architecting data pipelines and AI-ready environments. Collaborate in a transformative initiative to modernize acquisition decision-making across multiple domains, deliverin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $140K *

Transform data strategies by leading the design and implementation of innovative data architectures, securing data quality, and mentoring junior engineers while collaborating with cross-functional tea...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $130K *

Elevate acquisition decision-making by architecting robust data pipelines and models, supporting a cutting-edge digital platform that transforms military acquisition processes with data-centric, AI-dr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading cloud data transformations through advanced analytics, designing innovative architectures, building optimized pipelines, and collaborating with teams to drive impactful ins...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $225K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading a high-performing team in Salesforce implementation. You'll shape architectural strategies, enhance processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to im...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Optimize and support the design of robust databases for a large-scale IVR and contact center platform, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability while collaborating with cross-functional...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $204K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing robust cloud solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to empower financial experiences. Utilize your expertise in big data and cloud computing...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$208K - $281K *

Champion innovative data science solutions to enhance Prime Video's user experience. Lead a talented team focused on building advanced measurement and experimentation systems that drive impactful busi...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$240K - $290K *

Join us to lead our infrastructure platform team, enabling rapid feature deployment and establishing SRE practices for operational excellence, driving engineering quality and team development in a col...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $245K *

Transform customer engagement by leading strategic product initiatives for enterprise solutions. Drive growth through business development, innovative product strategies, and high-performing team lead...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Advance your career by overseeing commercial growth in North America, establishing key retailer partnerships and driving enterprise deals that enhance market leadership in in-store audience intelligen...

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $180K *

Innovate with us to lead enterprise-wide AI strategy and transformation, enhancing productivity and driving operational impact across the organization. Collaborate closely with leadership to embed AI...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of innovative software solutions in a collaborative environment. Drive technical excellence while mentoring peers and contributing to the creation of impact...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $230K *

Transform enterprise sales with cutting-edge solutions by leading a high-performing team. Drive strategic initiatives, shape demo narratives, and engineer scalable frameworks while collaborating with...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's transforming engineering data management by ensuring integrity and optimizing PLM processes. Collaborate across departments to enhance product lifecycle efficiency and support conti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $220K *

Champion AI enablement by defining strategy and leading initiatives to transform workflows, fostering cross-functional collaboration for impactful outcomes and scalable solutions that enhance our miss...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.