Data Engineering Manager Jobs

Explore Data Engineering Manager jobs on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. These leaders build and guide teams responsible for the systems that collect, transform, store, and deliver data across an organization.

What Does a Data Engineering Manager Do?

Data Engineering Managers lead the design and operation of data platforms, pipelines, warehouses, and related infrastructure. They set technical direction, establish standards for data quality and reliability, and partner with analytics, product, software, and business teams to make trusted data accessible.

Responsibilities may include hiring and coaching engineers, prioritizing projects, overseeing cloud and distributed data systems, improving pipeline performance, and aligning engineering work with company goals. The scope varies by organization, from hands-on technical leadership to managing multiple teams and strategic programs.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience in data engineering and people leadership, along with strong communication and project planning skills. Common technical areas include SQL, Python or other programming languages, data modeling, ETL and ELT, orchestration, cloud platforms, and data warehouses or lakehouses. Familiarity with governance, security, observability, and machine learning infrastructure can also be valuable.

Explore Data Engineering Manager Opportunities

Find roles across industries and company sizes, including positions focused on analytics infrastructure, real-time data, platform modernization, and enterprise data strategy. Browse vetted Data Engineering Manager jobs on Ladders to discover opportunities paying $100,000 or more and take the next step in your leadership career.

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$186K - $269K *

Champion a high-performing team to design and build scalable data infrastructure, driving data strategy and governance. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform complex data needs into actionable in...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $273K *

Reimagine data engineering strategies to enhance developer productivity. Lead the design of scalable architectures and actionable insights, driving efficiency across teams while collaborating with sta...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering by optimizing architecture and driving innovation. You will leverage Azure technologies and AI to enhance data solutions, ensuring scalability and perfor...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Drive data insights and business intelligence impact through leadership of teams specializing in data architecture, ETL, and reporting solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and governance...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$139K - $208K *

Oversee the design and delivery of batch and real-time data platforms, leading high-performance teams to ensure operational excellence and the scalability of mission-critical data services throughout...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Transform marketing analytics by leading the development of scalable data pipelines and reusable datasets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support advanced analytics and machine learning in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's transforming data management, building a robust analytics infrastructure, and leading a talented engineering team to deliver impactful insights across the organization...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading the data transformation layer, ensuring metric consistency across teams while building a new Data sub-team. Drive strategy, manage costs, and maintain hands-on involvement...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in transforming our data landscape by owning the dbt layer and warehouse. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure metric consistency while building and managing a new Data su...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Lead the transformation layer and warehouse, ensuring metric consistency across teams. Manage a new Data sub-team while driving cost efficiency and implementing robust data practices. Collaborate with...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in building scalable financial data systems, driving AI initiatives and optimizing performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver robust solutions that enhance reporting and ana...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $185K *

Elevate your career by managing a dynamic data engineering team, shaping scalable data pipelines, and driving innovative data solutions to enhance enterprise data strategies and execution efficiency a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Join us to drive operational excellence in BI & Data Warehousing, delivering impactful dashboards and analytics solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance our data infrastruc...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Drive the evolution of BI and Data Warehousing with a focus on reliability and scalability. Manage cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful data visualizations, ensuring operational excelle...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights, focusing on operational excellence, data quality, and BI innovation to support monetization and AI efforts, driving Meta's growth and enh...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $200K *

Champion data-driven growth by leading a talented data engineering team. Drive innovation in data platform development through strategic vision and technical expertise, ensuring impactful solutions th...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$162K - $250K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering by leading talented engineers to develop innovative data solutions that drive business success and operational excellence across a modern clou...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $200K *

Lead a skilled team of data engineers to design and enhance a robust data platform supporting our home services business, driving innovation and efficiency through modern technologies and AI integrati...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$168K - $253K *

Pioneer innovative data-driven decision-making and analytics capabilities that enhance patient care, support business operations, and foster collaboration across the organization while leading a team...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Manage a technical team overseeing data collection software and test environments, ensuring smooth operations and collaboration with vendors. Drive cross-functional execution to support high-quality d...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join us to lead a dynamic data engineering team, driving innovative infrastructure projects in a GCP-native environment. Champion AI-first operations while ensuring data quality and aligning engineeri...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$122K - $165K *

Lead the charge in shaping data engineering practices, enhancing quality and delivery standards for enterprise data products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive scalable solutions and en...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$148K - $175K *

Lead the charge in transforming client operations through innovative data solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to architect high-value outcomes, drive strategic initiatives, and mentor teams in a...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate scalable data solutions and lead a dynamic team to enhance business intelligence. Collaborate across functions to design, implement, and maintain robust data systems ensuring high performance...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $165K *

Transform the future of data at scale by architecting and leading a robust AWS data platform, driving analytics, governance, and AI capabilities through innovative design and cross-functional collabor...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Data Engineering Manager do?question toggle

    A Data Engineering Manager leads engineers who build and maintain data pipelines and platforms. The role typically combines technical direction, team development, project prioritization, and collaboration with stakeholders who rely on data.

  • What qualifications are common for Data Engineering Manager jobs?question toggle

    Many roles call for a background in data engineering, experience managing or mentoring technical teams, and knowledge of technologies such as SQL, Python, cloud platforms, data warehouses, and pipeline orchestration. Requirements vary by employer.

  • What skills are important for a Data Engineering Manager?question toggle

    Important skills often include technical architecture, data modeling, pipeline reliability, cloud infrastructure, communication, strategic planning, and the ability to coach engineers and coordinate across teams.

  • Do Data Engineering Manager jobs on Ladders pay at least $100,000?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its specific compensation range, responsibilities, and qualifications.

  • Where can Data Engineering Managers work?question toggle

    Data Engineering Managers are hired across industries that depend on data, including technology, finance, healthcare, retail, and professional services. Roles may focus on internal data platforms, analytics, real-time systems, or enterprise infrastructure.