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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$110K - $135K *

Play a key role in designing and optimizing data solutions on Microsoft Azure, enhancing analytics and reporting capabilities. Collaborate with teams to build scalable data pipelines and ensure high-q...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $135K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing data solutions on Microsoft Azure. Collaborate with teams to enhance data pipelines, support analytics, and ensure data quality, driving digital transforma...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Transform data solutions by designing and optimizing scalable pipelines on Microsoft Azure. Collaborate with teams to enhance analytics and reporting, ensuring high-quality data management and governa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential with a dynamic role driving data engineering solutions, focusing on the creation and maintenance of efficient data pipelines. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to enhance bus...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $170K *

Drive data solutions by architecting and optimizing pipelines, enhancing system performance while collaborating across teams to solve complex business problems with innovative techniques and technolog...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $170K *

Innovate data engineering processes by building and optimizing robust data pipelines. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance data accessibility, driving informed decision-making across the organiza...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $180K *

Shape the future of water infrastructure by leading a high-performing team, driving strategic growth, and ensuring technical excellence in complex projects. Your leadership will foster innovation and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead a high-performing team to design and optimize data processing systems for autonomous vehicles, balancing operational excellence with innovative cloud architecture and AI/ML integration...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Champion the development of cutting-edge data processing systems for autonomous vehicles. Lead a high-performing engineering team, driving technical strategy and optimizing cloud infrastructure for ef...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $148K *

Accelerate team performance and delivery by leading software engineers, fostering development, and enhancing organizational effectiveness in a dynamic, remote environment. Drive sustainable practices...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $158K *

Empower the future by developing innovative solutions and leading a dynamic team. Drive digital transformation, enhance product strategies, and deliver exceptional experiences that impact customer eng...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

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

$125K - $135K *

Champion data engineering initiatives by developing secure data pipelines, optimizing relational databases, and enhancing analytics for high-performance applications while mentoring junior team member...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate data solutions by designing and optimizing AWS-based data pipelines for a federal program, transforming critical datasets into an enterprise-level architecture, ensuring high-quality data del...

Washington, DCRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer and optimize AWS data pipelines for federal projects, transforming high priority datasets into an enterprise platform that prioritizes scalability, efficiency, and data quality. Collaborate w...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Unlock your potential as a Data Engineer, driving data ingestion and analytics for vehicle telematics. Collaborate within teams to transition legacy systems to a cloud data warehouse and enhance opera...

Barrie, ONIn-Person

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team to innovate and build a high-performance cloud-native compute platform, driving strategic direction and enhancing productivity for AI, ML, and data engineeri...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $265K *

Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of technology as a Software Engineering Manager. Lead a high-performing squad to develop cutting-edge systems, ensuring top-tier performance and reliability i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Champion the development of a cutting-edge data platform, managing end-to-end processes for high-volume media capture and delivery. Collaborate with teams to ensure efficient data handling and support...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Discover innovative ways to build and harmonize enterprise data solutions, integrating multiple ERP systems into unified models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable data pipelin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Engineer data pipelines and harmonize complex datasets to enable AI-driven ERP modernization and analytics solutions, accelerating enterprise transformation with a strategic focus on structured data r...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engage in building and maintaining data pipelines and infrastructure, enhancing product insights, and collaborating with engineering and product teams. This role spans the full data stack, promoting g...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive the development and maintenance of data pipelines, enhancing data quality and supporting analytics initiatives. Collaborate across teams to ensure reliable systems while growing expertise in dis...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Build and maintain robust data pipelines and infrastructure, transforming raw data into actionable insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance data quality and support analytics and machine le...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$233K - $350K *

Lead innovative machine learning projects transforming long-form content into engaging ShortForm assets. Oversee multi-modal model development for video insight, safety analysis, and narrative compreh...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$231K - $378K *

Architect database performance strategies to optimize LinkedIn's data infrastructure. Lead initiatives across online and offline systems, enhancing query execution and storage efficiency while mentori...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.