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 data architecture and engineering in a modern Azure Lakehouse environment, integrating diverse enterprise systems to deliver scalable, trusted data solutions that empower...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing a modern Azure-based data platform, integrating diverse enterprise systems. This hands-on role combines architecture and engineering to deliver scalable...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$179K - $224K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality member-facing systems. As an Engineering Manager, you'll lead a squad through the entire development lifecycle, ensuring accountability, quality...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$267K - $297K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of distributed systems by leading a backend engineering organization. Drive technical excellence, mentor talent, and collaborate with the open source community to...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$267K - $297K *

Elevate engineering excellence by leading a dynamic team focused on scalable, low-latency backend systems. Drive technical strategy, mentor talent, and collaborate with the open source community to sh...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $150K *

Lead the development and enhancement of a robust enterprise data platform, ensuring seamless integration and reliable data availability for informed decision-making across operational and financial do...

Markham, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovation by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on rapid prototyping and advanced extrusion technologies, driving customer collaboration and technical excellence to accelerate produc...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $202K *

Optimize and lead engineering Scrum teams to develop innovative software solutions. Mentor team members and drive continuous improvement in Agile processes, ensuring high-quality deliverables and coll...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$227K - $469K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team of ML and data engineers to create cutting-edge ads measurement products. Drive technical strategy, enhance user insights, and collaborate cross-functiona...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$227K - $469K *

Drive innovation by leading a team of ML and data engineers to create cutting-edge advertising measurement systems. Shape technical strategies, ensure rigorous methodologies, and foster cross-function...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$108K - $142K *

Transform business insights into impactful data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage projects from concept to execution, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business ne...

1 month ago

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

$282K - $414K *

Lead the Causal ML pod, shaping technical strategy and architecture to build a durable company-level causal value metric influencing key business decisions and optimizing marketplace dynamics...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$282K - $414K *

Drive the technical vision for causal machine learning systems, shaping the future of value measurement across products and teams. Lead innovative projects to ensure consistent decision-making based o...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$282K - $414K *

Drive the development of innovative causal decision systems that empower teams with robust metrics and strategies to enhance product value and optimize marketplace health across multiple verticals...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$282K - $414K *

Join a team that sets the technical vision for causal ML, leading innovative modeling and value metrics essential for data-driven decision-making across diverse marketplaces and product applications w...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$158K - $237K *

Lead and inspire a team of AI engineers to develop scalable AI solutions that drive business value. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure engineering excellence and operational readiness while foste...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Innovate enterprise platforms by leading AI strategy and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive responsible AI adoption in finance, ensuring scalable solutions and reusable archit...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $115K *

Optimize data ecosystems by building and refining scalable pipelines, enhancing analytics capabilities, and ensuring data governance. Collaborate across teams to drive operational excellence and suppo...

2 weeks ago

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

$103K - $214K *

Join us to optimize project management initiatives across cloud infrastructure, enhancing collaboration, efficiency, and program tracking to achieve impactful results in a dynamic environment. Shape t...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovative care discovery solutions by leading a dynamic engineering team. Collaborate across functions to enhance user experiences, streamline workflows, and drive measurable outcomes in hea...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $140K *

Advance your career by designing and maintaining scalable cloud data solutions that drive enterprise modernization and analytics in secure environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to en...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $140K *

Build scalable cloud-based data solutions to support mission-critical analytics and modernization initiatives within secure environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$107K - $195K *

Unlock your potential by designing and maintaining scalable data systems and pipelines, integrating complex data sources while ensuring compliance and quality in a collaborative, Agile environment foc...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $190K *

Lead a dynamic team to evaluate AI models and enhance quality engineering. Drive model evaluation strategies, automation, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure top-tier performance and user sat...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$207K - $300K *

Lead a team of engineers to design and implement cutting-edge infrastructure solutions, driving technical excellence and innovation across multiple projects while managing team performance and alignin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.