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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$125K - $235K *

Shape the future of data infrastructure by enhancing the Data Lakehouse team's capabilities to enable seamless data storage and analysis, impacting internal and external stakeholders with high-volume...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Build and operate a governed data platform that transforms data architecture into reliable pipelines and analytical models, driving advanced analytics and decision-making across business teams and tec...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Optimize our data platform to empower machine learning and robotics teams. Collaborate with engineers to deliver scalable data products that enhance experimentation and AI deployment, driving signific...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $145K *

Shape the future of data engineering by designing and maintaining robust data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data workflows, ensuring quality and reliability for critic...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform data engineering by integrating AI-first development practices, enhancing productivity and quality. Collaborate across teams to create AI-ready data products, ensuring governance and trust w...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team through complex financial landscapes. Collaborate cross-functionally to make strategic decisions while driving technical credibility and team perfor...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's transforming financial technology by leading engineering in complex environments. You'll drive cross-functional collaboration, deepen technical expertise with AI, and develop high-p...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$161K - $266K *

Shape the future of data engineering by designing and scaling cloud-native solutions. Lead the development of robust data pipelines and analytics frameworks across multi-cloud environments, driving in...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$182K - $274K *

Transform enterprise data into actionable insights by leading the design and development of large-scale knowledge graph platforms. Drive innovation in AI and semantic technologies to enhance decision...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $99K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to develop and maintain data pipelines, ensuring data quality and operational efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional partners to deliver impact...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $100K *

Engineer scalable data pipelines to support financial reporting and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and availability for decision-making in a fast-paced env...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $150K *

Lead the hands-on transformation of an enterprise data platform, ensuring compliance and correctness throughout the data workflow from ingestion to consumption, while mentoring junior engineers and su...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing data engineering strategies, managing a team to enhance operational visibility, drive automation, and provide AI-driven insights for informed decision-making in a dynamic...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Champion the creation of semantic models on our Snowflake platform, ensuring accuracy and clarity in financial reporting. Collaborate across teams to translate complex business logic into reliable dat...

1 week ago

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

$225K - $253K *

Lead a dynamic team of engineers, driving innovation and project delivery in a fast-paced environment. Shape technical initiatives, ensure seamless execution, and foster collaboration for impactful so...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $253K *

Lead and innovate as a Software Development Manager, overseeing a team of engineers to drive project execution and deliver impactful solutions in a collaborative environment focused on biomedical data...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining release validation through innovative AI-driven automation. Lead engineers in building scalable test frameworks, enhancing deployment quality, and fostering a culture of...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock the potential of release validation by leading a dynamic team, driving strategy, and enhancing test infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to ensure reliability and efficiency in a fast-paced...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Data Engineer, leading the design and architecture of our data warehouse. Collaborate closely with engineers, enforce data quality standards, and innovate with AI to en...

Utah, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$466K - $500K+*

Accelerate progress at the forefront of ML infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement user-centric solutions that enhance model development and deployment for di...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $145K *

Explore the future of data engineering by designing and optimizing robust data infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to implement ETL processes, enhance data integration, and drive innovation in data...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$163K - $236K *

Drive the evolution of AI data processing platforms, bridging technical and business realms to launch innovative products that enhance multimodal data integration and support next-gen AI applications...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $125K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leading statistical analysis and data science projects. Collaborate with teams to enhance understanding of USCG systems and personnel, driving improvements i...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading a 20+ team of Analytics Engineers in transforming data foundations, driving AI adoption, and pushing Snowflake's data analytics capabilities forward to meet internal and cu...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in providing technical leadership across data platforms. Own objectives and roadmaps, drive major initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data governance an...

5 days ago

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

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.