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 *

Empower our autonomous driving technology by leading a dynamic Application Engineering team. Shape innovative solutions tailored for the US market, driving development and collaboration across robotic...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of autonomous driving technology in the US. Lead a dynamic engineering group focused on developing tailored AV capabilities, driving innovation, and ensuring safe...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $215K *

Lead the charge in building and managing a dynamic embedded engineering team, driving firmware development for next-gen wearables from prototype to production while ensuring high standards and collabo...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $130K *

Lead data engineering efforts by coordinating teams, ensuring efficient delivery of data solutions, and fostering collaboration between stakeholders to enhance data products and analytics initiatives...

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize data pipelines to enhance marketing systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and support data-driven campaigns. This hands-on role focuses on building and m...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$242K - $275K *

Lead the charge in developing and deploying robust containerized software, manage CI/CD workflows, and grow a cohesive engineering team to enhance customer security operations and software delivery ac...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive technical excellence and team growth as you lead engineering efforts, ensuring high standards and effective delivery while fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration. Your leadershi...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$177K - $364K *

Join a high-performance analytics team to enhance data foundations, tooling, and insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to shape innovative products and ensure data quality and democratization while...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$177K - $364K *

Empower data-driven innovation by leading a high-performance analytics engineering team. Develop tools and best practices while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance data quality and democratiza...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower data-driven decisions by designing and maintaining scalable data platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize ETL/ELT pipelines, ensuring data quality and leveraging modern D...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $200K *

Champion the development of key metrics and tools to assess the growth and effectiveness of the Starlink Mobile network, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user connectivity globally...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$169K - $254K *

Lead the charge in developing AI agents for HR and Finance, mentoring a high-performing team to deliver scalable, secure solutions that enhance customer experiences and integrate seamlessly within the...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$118K - $186K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic Data Engineering team to build scalable data solutions that drive critical business decisions and foster a data-driven culture across the organization...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $158K *

Unlock potential by designing and building high-performance data pipelines and systems. Collaborate in an agile setting to enhance data quality and reliability across cloud-based architectures, ensuri...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Lead and develop a team of Engineering Project Managers, driving program direction and maximizing business outcomes through effective stakeholder management and risk assessment across the Data Service...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion a high-performing engineering team to drive innovative mobile payment solutions. Oversee technical direction, foster leadership, and ensure operational excellence while collaborating across f...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$176K - $235K *

Shape the future of data engineering by leading our unified Data & AI function. Drive the architecture, governance, and operational excellence needed to support AI and ML products, while building a hi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$254K - $381K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing data integration and architecture to enhance pipeline reliability and efficiency. Lead a dynamic group in streamlining complex data workflows across various cloud pl...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Lead a dynamic team of developers while driving impactful technical solutions. Oversee projects, align business needs with technical execution, and ensure high-quality delivery through effective manag...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$184K - $248K *

Shape and oversee complex data projects to enhance data services across teams, driving technical strategy and interoperability solutions while mentoring engineers and ensuring data quality in a fast-p...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$239K - $292K *

Lead engineering efforts to enhance internal systems, ensuring seamless employee experiences while driving innovation and efficiency as we scale during hyper-growth...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $125K *

Optimize marketing knowledge management by overseeing project data, content creation, and collaboration across teams. Ensure accuracy and accessibility of marketing materials to support proposals and...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $105K *

Advance your career by developing data solutions to support renewable energy projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable models and insightful reports that enhance decision-ma...

3 weeks ago

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

$108K - $130K *

Lead a team to architect and implement scalable data solutions, ensuring high performance and compliance while driving innovation and collaboration across departments for data-driven decision making...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's transforming enterprise data management by enhancing de-identification models. Your role will focus on refining entity recognition and extraction processes to ensure data utility wh...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.