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 *

Join a team that supports city engineers with reliable data. Build and scale robust data pipelines for our Infrastructure Intelligence Platform, improving delivery speed, cost, and data trustworthines...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Develop and maintain data pipelines for sensor data processing, ensuring high-quality geospatial deliverables for client use. Collaborate with teams to optimize data platforms within a fast-paced envi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $206K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead data engineering efforts, shape technical strategy, and drive critical initiatives. Mentor engineers, manage projects, and collaborate across functions to enhance data...

3 weeks ago

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

$114K - $190K *

Engineer robust data solutions by designing, optimizing, and managing data pipelines in a Big Data environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance data lifecycle processes and support AI/ML workflows...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $158K *

Lead transformative digital initiatives, improve product experiences, and enhance team capabilities. Drive data analysis, project management, and cybersecurity efforts while fostering a customer-centr...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

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

$148K - $211K *

Transform data engineering practices by leading a high-performing team to design and optimize scalable data platforms that enhance analytics, machine learning, and AI capabilities across the organizat...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $143K *

Join a dynamic team as a Data Engineer, where you'll design and maintain data pipelines using SparkSQL and Pyspark. Your work will enhance data analysis efficiency, impacting industries and driving cu...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $167K *

Develop and maintain robust data pipelines using SparkSQL and Pyspark, ensuring high-quality data for analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data analysis efficiency and support...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $187K *

Drive innovative solutions by leading technical relationships with major clients. Collaborate across teams to enhance data processing and optimize advertising platforms, ensuring seamless execution an...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $160K *

Drive the development of enterprise-grade data platforms and pipelines. Collaborate with clients to enhance data solutions, ensuring performance and reliability while supporting an Agile environment a...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Innovate and lead a data engineering team to drive AI strategies, optimizing IT architecture while ensuring data integrity and compliance, enhancing performance across various projects in an agile env...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$213K - $342K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and delivery of complex data solutions that empower decision-making within multi-asset investment strategies, fostering innovation and collaboration across techn...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$201K - $322K *

Innovate the future of data engineering by leading complex projects and setting strategic direction for data platforms that enhance investment decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bui...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $174K *

Lead the charge in transforming the data engineering landscape by overseeing the design and enhancement of scalable data platforms and analytics processes, ensuring reliable data access for business i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $175K *

Shape the future of data engineering by leading a team to optimize and manage Snowflake and PostgreSQL platforms, ensuring security, performance, and cost efficiency while driving automation and best...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to build and maintain high-quality data pipelines and analytics infrastructure that empower AI innovation while supporting various departments across the organization...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$211K - $264K *

Lead and inspire a team of engineers to enhance core data systems, focusing on reliability and scalability. Drive technical direction, foster team growth, and ensure high-quality software delivery whi...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $168K *

Elevate your career by driving innovative data and AI governance. Lead a technical team to embed trusted data practices, enhance data quality, and automate governance, all while fostering collaboratio...

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Empower your career by leading a high-performing data engineering team, driving growth and revenue through innovative data strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product and re...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Develop and deploy robust data pipelines and solutions in cloud environments, leveraging advanced tools for data ingestion, transformation, and visualization. Collaborate with IT and business teams to...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$133K - $199K *

Champion a high-performing team of data engineers to drive data transformation, influence technical architecture, and ensure reliable data systems while aligning with business objectives and engineeri...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $180K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing data pipelines in Azure, ensuring reliable data delivery and collaboration across teams. Leverage your expertise in data modeling and governance to drive a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement scalable data solutions on Azure. You'll build data pipelines, optimize datasets, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality data p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate data management and governance through analysis, stakeholder engagement, and AI integration. Collaborate with teams to enhance data processes and deliver actionable insights in a dynamic envir...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and optimize data pipelines, empowering analytics through robust ETL workflows. Utilize your technical expertise to enhance data accessibility and quality while solvin...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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.