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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$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in shaping a robust security function, managing a team while enhancing AWS infrastructure, compliance, and application security within a remote-first culture and fast-paced environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead a talented team in crafting a high-quality, scalable object storage product that enhances the developer experience, balancing technical execution with product thinking to drive meaningful improve...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $300K *

Transform the future of AI by leading a dynamic engineering team to develop innovative AI-driven systems and distributed architectures, ensuring seamless integration of cloud intelligence with real-wo...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $238K *

Unlock potential by leading a data engineering team to architect scalable data solutions. Drive the evolution of data architecture, ensuring high performance and reliability across platforms for enhan...

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

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in financial services by leading a talented group of developers. Oversee modernization efforts, enhance AI capabilities, and manage a distributed team while ensur...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $200K *

Optimize the architecture for next-gen transactional systems, driving innovation in OLTP, storage, and cloud infrastructure. Lead cross-organizational efforts to enhance database performance and relia...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of database innovation by defining and driving the architecture for OLTP systems, ensuring high performance and reliability in cloud-native environments while lead...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the Content & Data Pipeline, overseeing architecture, team management, and stakeholder alignment while enhancing content delivery and quality across scholarly publications...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and development of ETL processes, optimizing data pipelines, and ensuring efficient data delivery for marketing teams using cutting-edge technologies in a col...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive data-driven decision-making by designing and developing Snowflake solutions and Power BI reports. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable analytics solutions and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$137K - $185K *

Lead enterprise AI engineering, driving impactful AI applications from concept to governed production. Empower teams with innovative AI solutions while ensuring quality, compliance, and operational ex...

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4 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to develop scalable data solutions that empower research and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance the Unified Data Platform, ensuring data qua...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $155K *

Innovate scalable data infrastructure for machine learning workflows, enhancing collaboration with research and product teams. Focus on developing high-throughput data pipelines while ensuring reliabi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Explore your potential as a Technical Project Manager, leading global water treatment projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure engineering excellence, optimize processes, and drive...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $155K *

Lead the design and implementation of scalable cloud-native data architectures. Transform legacy systems into modern data solutions by focusing on real-time data processes and mentoring engineering te...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $132K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic data engineering team. Drive delivery, foster growth, and manage relationships with key stakeholders for successful data governance and access across the organ...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $132K *

Lead and mentor a diverse engineering team to deliver impactful data solutions, ensuring effective collaboration across stakeholders while fostering a culture of growth, innovation, and quality in dat...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $132K *

Transform data governance and engineering practices as you lead a dynamic team. Drive delivery, nurture talent, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance data access and reliability fo...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of water treatment by leading engineering projects globally, managing cross-functional teams, and optimizing processes to ensure quality and efficiency in design and execution...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading engineering projects in water treatment, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while fostering talent development and optimizing...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of power management by architecting data solutions that integrate telemetry, financials, and operational insights into a cohesive digital twin, enhancing decision-making across th...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Innovate data systems to support AI applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance scalability and efficiency while managing cloud resources effectively. Drive continuous improvement in infrastructur...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of AI by developing robust data infrastructure. Lead efforts in enhancing efficiency and scalability for cutting-edge applications, working alongside data scientists to empower innova...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Empower innovative AI applications by designing and maintaining robust data systems critical for scalability and efficiency, collaborating with engineers and scientists to enhance infrastructure and c...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$138K - $165K *

Transform customer data into innovative GenAI solutions. Collaborate with clients to tackle complex challenges, design systems, and enhance product features, ensuring lasting impact and continuous imp...

2 weeks 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.