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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$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining ERP integration by leading the design and deployment of secure, scalable solutions connecting SAP S/4HANA with diverse systems, enhancing operational reliability and driv...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Bring your expertise to design and build high-performance OLTP systems and pipelines. Focus on transactional integrity and low-latency data handling while collaborating with engineers to optimize data...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $189K *

Drive innovation by leading the transition to Microsoft Power BI, shaping analytics solutions, and collaborating across teams to enhance data-driven decision-making in a hands-on, technical role with...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $141K *

Drive impactful data engineering solutions by leveraging AI and LLM technologies. Collaborate with clients to build scalable data pipelines and applications, translating complex data into actionable i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $141K *

Drive the development of scalable data engineering solutions, leveraging AI and LLM technologies to enhance client engagements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful analytical...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $141K *

Lead transformative data engineering initiatives by designing scalable pipelines and AI solutions, collaborating with clients to drive impactful outcomes across diverse industries while leveraging cut...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $141K *

Lead transformative data engineering initiatives, leveraging AI and LLM technologies to deliver scalable solutions. Collaborate with clients across industries, driving impactful outcomes through innov...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $141K *

Champion data-driven solutions by leading complex data engineering and AI projects. Collaborate with clients to optimize data strategies, build scalable infrastructures, and deliver impactful analytic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $201K *

Elevate your career by designing and optimizing high-performance ETL data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to extract, transform, and load diverse datasets, ensuring data integrity a...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$253K - $298K *

Transform AI infrastructure by leading engineering efforts, driving innovation, and ensuring operational excellence across shared services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

Join our team to build and enhance our Enterprise Data Platform, driving analytics and insights across the organization. Leverage your expertise in data engineering to transform raw data into actionab...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate data engineering capabilities by designing robust ETL/ELT workflows, ensuring data quality, and implementing scalable solutions on AWS and Kubernetes. Collaborate with teams to optimize perfor...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $220K *

Lead the charge in designing scalable data solutions that drive business success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex challenges into effective data strategies, ensuring quali...

2 days ago

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

$110K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of scalable data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data strategies, ensuring quality and compliance while fostering...

Bentonville, ARRemote

2 days ago

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

$99K - $164K *

Champion innovative data solutions to enhance actuarial processes and decision-making. Lead a technical team driving advanced analytics and cloud-based strategies, implementing scalable data solutions...

Alpharetta, GARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$265K - $300K *

Champion a high-performing engineering team to deliver impactful solutions, drive technical excellence, and foster a culture of growth and collaboration while navigating complex challenges in a modern...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $142K *

Innovate enterprise-grade data platforms by designing, building, and operating reliable cloud solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data accessibility and quality, while enabling advance...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$270K - $330K *

Drive the evolution of the core platform by leading a senior team to enhance identity, payments, and shared services while ensuring high engineering standards and reliability across applications...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $144K *

Lead the charge in transforming data operations by designing and implementing semantic data solutions that enhance business understanding and AI integration, ensuring consistent data usage across the...

2 weeks ago

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

$104K - $144K *

Reimagine data engineering by creating trusted, reusable data products that enhance decision-making and automate processes. Collaborate across teams to build a semantic layer that ensures consistent d...

2 weeks ago

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

$104K - $144K *

Design and implement semantic data solutions to enhance enterprise data consistency, enabling effective decision-making and AI integration across business domains. Collaborate with stakeholders to del...

2 weeks ago

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

$104K - $144K *

Contribute to the development of semantic data solutions, ensuring consistent data interpretation across the enterprise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and validate data...

2 weeks ago

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

$104K - $144K *

Elevate your career by designing and delivering semantic data solutions that enhance enterprise data understanding, enabling AI and analytics to drive informed decision-making across business function...

2 weeks ago

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

$104K - $144K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering by creating semantic data solutions that enhance business intelligence and AI capabilities, ensuring consistent data interpretation across the organizati...

2 weeks ago

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

$104K - $144K *

Transform data engineering by designing reusable Snowflake products, implementing semantic layers, and ensuring data quality. Collaborate with business leaders to enhance decision-making and automate...

2 weeks ago

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

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.