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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$162K - $271K *

Join an innovative team to lead the design and optimization of data products, driving strategic direction and technical excellence. Collaborate across functions, mentor talent, and enhance data capabi...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$148K *

Pioneer data engineering initiatives by leading a team dedicated to designing and implementing data warehouses and analytics solutions. Work collaboratively with various teams to enhance data delivery...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$205K - $261K *

Empower your team by leading the design and delivery of robust data pipelines, driving operational excellence, and fostering a collaborative environment to enhance data platform capabilities and suppo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $225K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering in healthcare. Lead a skilled group focused on architecting enterprise-grade data solutions, driving AI enablement, and influencing strategic product inn...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$216K - $318K *

Lead the charge in data engineering, shaping strategic data architecture and platforms. Drive cross-functional collaboration while nurturing a high-performing team. Ensure scalability, reliability, an...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $225K *

Join us to lead data engineering efforts, enhancing investment decision-making through robust analytics. Oversee a team, build high-quality datasets, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Drive success by leading the Data Engineering Practice, shaping strategies, owning P&L, optimizing talent, and delivering impactful solutions for C-suite executives navigating AI and data transformati...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Drive the vision for a high-impact Data Engineering Practice, leading strategy, P&L, talent, and client engagement to transform enterprise data into strategic assets and AI-ready infrastructure...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Join our dynamic team to lead innovative data engineering practices, define strategy, and drive client impact through tailored AI solutions while ensuring operational excellence and fostering a cultur...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $297K *

Lead platform engineering initiatives to build scalable systems supporting data, AI, and product workflows. Drive multi-year strategy and enhance team capabilities while ensuring reliability, performa...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$290K - $340K *

Lead the development and operation of a robust Data Collection Platform, ensuring efficient data acquisition, processing, and integration across the organization while driving architectural innovation...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in shaping our data engineering landscape by driving the Microsoft Fabric platform, building reliable data pipelines, and managing a team of engineers. Unleash the power of clean data...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $310K *

Drive the evolution of a modern data platform, leading a skilled team to optimize performance, reliability, and scalability while collaborating across functions to enable data-driven decision-making a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $253K *

Pioneer innovative data solutions that enhance operational excellence and patient outcomes in a fast-paced medical device environment while leading a skilled data engineering team to optimize our data...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Shape data strategies for impactful customer insights and compliance, enhancing business decision-making through streamlined management of enterprise data, while collaborating across teams to drive in...

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Advance customer data strategies to enhance insights and compliance, driving decision-making for a global organization. Collaborate with multiple teams to streamline data processes and uphold data gov...

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in advancing customer data strategies to drive improved insights and compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline data management while ensuring quality and governance acro...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional initiatives to define and enhance the data platform, ensuring robust governance and operational standards while championing IaC practices to drive efficiency and security complia...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate innovation by leading data engineering efforts to enhance healthcare technology, ensuring the creation of scalable data solutions that improve business outcomes and data integrity for a rap...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in revolutionizing healthcare by designing scalable data platforms and robust ETL pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality data solutions that enhance...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform digital health by leading the design and development of scalable data platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data-driven decision-making and support growth through adv...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform data systems by leading the design, development, and optimization of advanced data platforms and pipelines, ensuring scalability and reliability to drive impactful business decisions and sup...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as a Lead Data Engineer, overseeing the design and optimization of scalable data platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data infrastructure and drive impac...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Architect scalable data platforms, leading the design and migration to Snowflake. Collaborate with teams to create robust ETL/ELT workflows that empower data-driven decisions and support organizationa...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Champion the design and evolution of our data platform. You’ll build scalable data pipelines, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure high-quality data delivery, driving critical business...

2 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.