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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$232K - $303K *

Join a dynamic team to drive innovative solutions and enhance user experiences. Collaborate across departments to implement strategic initiatives that elevate performance and foster growth in a fast-p...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $204K *

Drive data engineering solutions by designing, building, and deploying scalable systems using AI technologies, ensuring data security and compliance while collaborating across Agile teams to transform...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$197K - $225K *

Develop robust cloud data solutions using AI to enhance risk management. Lead cross-functional teams in designing scalable data systems, influencing best practices, and ensuring data security while me...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $174K *

Transform the future of data engineering by building scalable data pipelines and AI solutions on Microsoft Azure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences and drive busi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing a skilled data engineering team, ensuring quality workflows and establishing data standards. Drive innovative solutions for efficient data ingestion and delivery across ent...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $150K *

Drive the design and maintenance of data pipelines that enable AI solutions, ensuring data is accessible and governed. Collaborate across teams to support scalable, secure data infrastructure aligned...

Guelph, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $150K *

Champion data innovation by designing and optimizing pipelines that enhance AI and digital solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure data quality, governance, and accessibility at scale for...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $150K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining robust data pipelines that ensure reliable access to enterprise data for AI solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enable scalable and se...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with an impactful data engineering role that involves designing, optimizing, and maintaining robust data pipelines and infrastructure to elevate analytics and machine learning capabil...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic engineering team to enhance operational efficiency, drive product quality, and implement innovative manufacturing solutions while ensuring optimal resource utiliz...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$195K - $270K *

Lead a high-performing team to optimize data lifecycle processes for ML models, driving improvements in data evaluation velocity and production readiness by integrating robust infrastructures and fost...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of data management by optimizing enterprise storage solutions, ensuring high availability and performance in complex environments while leading lifecycle processes and risk assessment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $291K *

Lead the charge in shaping data infrastructure and strategy, managing a high-performing engineering team to drive robust, scalable solutions that optimize insights and empower data-intensive initiativ...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$209K - $238K *

Transform data into actionable insights by designing and implementing robust data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and enhance data capabilities, ensuring scalabi...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$176K - $220K *

Transform the future of healthcare by leading a dynamic engineering team to build scalable platforms. Tackle complex challenges in data management and drive innovation in a fast-paced environment, ens...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise data engineering initiatives, driving platform modernization, and enhancing operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $157K *

Reimagine data engineering by leading the development of scalable data pipelines, ensuring data quality and reliability while integrating innovative AI techniques. Mentor junior engineers and collabor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Help us design and develop scalable data solutions that empower analytics across the enterprise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and accessibility while utilizing modern...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL processes while optimizing data storage solutions in the cloud. Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance analytics capabilities and ensure data i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $115K *

Play a key role in modernizing data platforms by developing and optimizing SQL queries, building ETL pipelines, and migrating data to Snowflake and AWS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enha...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$209K - $273K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Engineering Manager to lead TDP SQL, enhancing data reliability and performance while mentoring engineers. Drive strategic initiatives, ensure operational excellence, a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$209K - $273K *

Advance your career by leading a high-performing engineering team, driving strategic execution and operational excellence while ensuring a reliable data platform aligns with enterprise goals and custo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Execute data engineering initiatives by designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines and infrastructure for a leading AI platform, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure data...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your data engineering expertise to design and optimize secure data pipelines and relational databases, enhancing performance and analytics for advanced visual applicatio...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in building robust data pipelines and optimizing databases to enhance analytics capabilities. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes and mentor junior engineers while ensuring...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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.