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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$150K - $180K *

Lead and inspire a blended team of developers to enhance AI-driven legal automation platforms, ensuring technical excellence, delivery, and collaboration across functions while managing architecture...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$163K - $224K *

Join us in managing and enhancing the Finance Data Office portfolio, driving governance, stakeholder communication, and project management to ensure optimal performance and value realization across in...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing enterprise AI architecture strategy, ensuring scalable, ethical AI integration across platforms. Drive innovation through Generative and Agentic AI, aligning...

Florida, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI integration in product development. Lead the creation of an AI-native PDLC framework, enhancing workflows through innovative AI solutions while collaboratin...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $188K *

Unlock potential by leveraging data to drive product decisions and enhance user engagement. Collaborate across teams to design experiments, develop predictive models, and influence product strategies...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $180K *

Take ownership of large-scale Oracle Cloud transformation programs, leading cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery across ERP, SCM, and HCM. Drive program governance, stakeholder communi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $179K *

Drive the development of distributed systems for real-time blockchain data ingestion and indexing, owning services from design to production while enhancing performance and reliability across the plat...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $212K *

Shape the future of autonomous driving by developing innovative camera-based ML models. Take ownership of end-to-end model development while collaborating with cross-functional teams to create scalabl...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by joining a cross-functional team to design and implement scalable AI workflows on a multi-cloud data platform, ensuring secure data governance and integration for enterprise applica...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$156K - $211K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, driving innovative AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable prototypes, translating complex business needs...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead and innovate Dropbox's lifecycle marketing strategy, enhancing customer engagement and retention. Manage a team to develop impactful programs that drive adoption and revenue across diverse custom...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $110K *

Champion client success by leading complex implementations, managing risks, and ensuring operational readiness. Collaborate with executive stakeholders to deliver projects on time while maintaining hi...

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Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $252K *

Transform national security oversight by leading AI engineering initiatives that enhance investigative and audit operations within government settings, leveraging enterprise AI solutions to shape stra...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform enterprise AI systems by designing and delivering autonomous agents. Leverage your expertise in LLMs and Glean to create reliable, secure solutions that scale, while owning the entire lifecy...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Architect and deliver advanced agentic AI systems, leveraging LLMs and Glean to create reliable, secure, and maintainable autonomous agents for enterprise clients, ensuring high performance and observ...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Elevate utility value through strategic consulting, translating operational needs into quantifiable business outcomes. Collaborate with teams to develop tailored solutions, build financial models, and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$162K - $202K *

Oversee end-to-end technology program delivery for credit and lending products, collaborating across multiple teams to ensure compliance and operational readiness while driving strategy and managing r...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Champion the development of an autonomous AI platform through full-stack engineering, enhancing multi-agent systems and ensuring robust quality and safety standards across production deployments...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead and mentor DevOps teams to drive cloud modernization and operational excellence. Champion best practices, manage large-scale migrations, and foster a culture of innovation while aligning technica...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$177K - $221K *

Lead and modernize our Network Operations team by steering the transformation to a cloud-native infrastructure while ensuring 99.999% uptime and enhancing automation. Drive a culture of excellence in...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee portfolio health, ensuring quality and operational alignment across studies. Drive performance visibility, manage risks, and facilitate client governance while fostering...

Johnson City, TNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that drives contract strategy for large-scale data center projects, managing RFPs and contract administration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and optimize ris...

Redwood City, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by transforming spatial AI research into practical solutions that enhance user experiences for homebuyers and builders, driving innovation in generative floor plan capabilities within...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $214K *

Innovate AI-driven solutions by building agentic experiences on an enterprise platform, enhancing workflows with responsible AI practices and frameworks, while managing end-to-end tool integration and...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to design and develop complex enterprise applications, ensuring high-quality delivery and technical excellence while mentoring developers and driving modernization effo...

Sterling, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.