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 - $130K *

Elevate the data infrastructure at Precision AI by architecting robust data pipelines and managing data quality, enabling efficient machine learning model training and business analytics. Shape how da...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $125K *

Drive data-driven innovation by building scalable models and pipelines, collaborating with teams to enhance our AI/ML capabilities, and delivering actionable insights for business growth in a fast-pac...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to build and maintain a robust data platform, ensuring clean, reliable data ingestion and transformation for healthcare analytics. Leverage your expertise to enhance data quality a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement AI workflows that integrate models, enterprise data, and business logic, delivering reliable production solutions and collaborating with various stakeholder...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career by building scalable data pipelines and models that transform fragmented operational data into actionable insights, supporting analytics and AI applications across the enterprise...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building robust and innovative data capabilities. You will design and maintain pipelines, improve data integrity, and collaborate across teams to enhance insights and s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $182K *

Lead a dynamic data platform team, architecting solutions across Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, and Snowflake. Drive innovation, manage infrastructure, and ensure scalable, secure data solutions while...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$112K - $135K *

Join a team that's driving digital transformation by architecting and optimizing high-performance data pipelines in Databricks Lakehouse environments. Collaborate with federal technical teams to enhan...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Unlock insights as a senior Data Engineer, collaborating with teams to transform business questions into actionable data solutions, while developing scalable pipelines and BI models that drive decisio...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

Transform data into actionable insights by building scalable data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making processes through curated datasets and analytics, drivin...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

Elevate your career by building impactful data solutions that drive insights across underwriting, claims, and operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform business needs into actio...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

Optimize data solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to create actionable insights and scalable data products that drive business decisions and enhance operational efficiency...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Advance your career by leading data-driven transformations, managing diverse teams, and delivering tailored AI solutions that drive growth and value for clients in a dynamic, agile environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in data-driven transformation, guiding teams to deliver tailored AI solutions while managing client relationships and driving business growth in a dynamic environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in data-driven transformation, guiding teams to deliver tailored AI solutions that drive growth and enhance client relationships while identifying new business opportunities for long-t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower data-driven insights by architecting robust data platforms, overseeing ingestion and transformation across diverse customers, and mentoring a growing team while ensuring data integrity and per...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Elevate software engineering excellence by leading a dynamic team to deliver secure, scalable enterprise solutions. Drive performance, align capabilities, and implement innovative practices to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Innovate financial data solutions by designing scalable models and automating processes. Collaborate with logistics and engineering teams to enhance data transparency and drive strategic decision-maki...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $181K *

Transform enterprise data solutions by designing scalable, secure products. Lead architecture and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver resilient data pipelines and analytics, leveraging...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $181K *

Drive the design and delivery of scalable, secure enterprise data solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into resilient data products and pipelines, leveragin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead and inspire a team of engineers in developing cutting-edge mobile and web solutions, ensuring high delivery standards and cross-functional collaboration to optimize customer experiences and lever...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to deliver innovative mobile and web solutions. Drive technical direction, optimize workflows using AI, and collaborate cross-functionally to create exceptional custome...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$217K - $326K *

Optimize data-driven decision-making by leading analytics initiatives, developing predictive models, and collaborating with stakeholders to translate complex findings into actionable strategies within...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights by building and optimizing scalable data infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive AI/ML initiatives and enhance da...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $265K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performing engineering team to develop cutting-edge monitoring systems for diverse industries, ensuring reliability and scalability in mission-critical operations wh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.