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Data Engineering Lead

Arlington, VA · On-site

$131K - $158K/yr

The Data Engineer will design, build, and maintain the core client data infrastructure and pipelines necessary to ingest, process, store, and transform data for various consumers. Develop and operate ...

The Data Engineering Manager will lead the design and build-out of the firm's cloud-based data platform from the ground up, establishing the foundational infrastructure needed to ensure high-quality ...

The Data Engineering Manager will lead the design and build-out of the firm's cloud-based data platform from the ground up, establishing the foundational infrastructure needed to ensure high-quality ...

The Data Engineering Manager will lead the design and build-out of the firm's cloud-based data platform from the ground up, establishing the foundational infrastructure needed to ensure high-quality ...

The Data Engineering Manager will lead the design and build-out of the firm's cloud-based data platform from the ground up, establishing the foundational infrastructure needed to ensure high-quality ...

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How much do weekend data engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend data engineering in the United States is $129,716.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $114,500.00 and $137,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What engineers make $300,000 a year?

Senior data engineers with extensive experience, advanced skills in cloud platforms, and expertise in big data tools can earn $300,000 or more annually. High compensation often reflects leadership roles, specialized knowledge, and working in competitive industries or organizations with high data demands.

What engineers make $500,000?

Senior data engineers with extensive experience, advanced skills in big data tools, and certifications can earn $500,000 or more annually, especially in high-cost-of-living areas or within large tech companies. Achieving this level often requires expertise in cloud platforms, distributed systems, and leadership roles.

Do data engineers work on weekends?

Data engineers typically work regular business hours during weekdays, but they may work on weekends if project deadlines, system maintenance, or incident responses require it. Flexibility and availability during off-hours can be important, especially in environments with 24/7 data operations or real-time data processing needs.

What is the difference between Weekend Data Engineering vs Weekend Data Analysis?

AspectWeekend Data EngineeringWeekend Data Analysis
Required SkillsData pipeline development, SQL, Python, cloud platformsData interpretation, visualization, SQL, Excel
Work EnvironmentTechnical teams, data infrastructure projectsBusiness teams, reporting and insights
CertificationsData engineering certifications (e.g., Google Cloud, AWS)Data analysis certifications (e.g., Microsoft, Tableau)

Weekend Data Engineering focuses on building and maintaining data pipelines and infrastructure, requiring technical skills and cloud platform knowledge. In contrast, Weekend Data Analysis emphasizes interpreting data, creating reports, and providing insights, often using visualization tools. Both roles are essential in data-driven organizations but serve different functions during weekend projects or part-time work.

What jobs make $1,000,000 a year?

High-level executive roles such as CEOs, CFOs, and other C-suite positions can earn over $1 million annually, often including bonuses and stock options. Certain specialized professions like top-tier investment bankers, hedge fund managers, and successful entrepreneurs also reach this income level, typically requiring extensive experience, advanced skills, and significant responsibility.
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Posted 12 days ago


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Job description

Data Engineering Manager

Redwood Materials is looking for a motivated and talented Manager of Data Engineering to lead a team of Data Engineers and Analysts. This role requires collaboration with other business units to identify needs, scope problems, and chart the long-term roadmap for the data platform and services. The Data team is responsible for managing data assets in a data lake architecture and overseeing the full data lifecycle from ingestion to processing to consumption. The ideal candidate is someone with experience managing technical teams, strong interpersonal skills, and technical skills in data engineering and creating/managing/supporting AWS infrastructure.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Lead and grow a team of data engineers and analysts, including hiring, mentoring, career development, and performance management
  • Own the long-term roadmap and prioritization for the data platform, balancing infrastructure investment, new pipeline development, and analytics requests from across the business
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration with teams across Redwood to discover needs, scope problems, and translate requirements into technical deliverables
  • Oversee the design and operation of data pipelines spanning streaming datasets, APIs, and various data stores, ensuring they meet reliability and quality standards
  • Operationalize the team - set on-call expectations, triage incoming work, and ensure production data workloads have appropriate monitoring and incident response
  • Stay technically hands-on - review code, prototype solutions, and step into pipeline or infrastructure work alongside the team
  • Foster a culture of technical excellence and execution, and champion the data team's work across the broader organization

Desired Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience
  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience building data solutions in a modern cloud environment, with at least 2 years managing technical teams
  • Strong technical foundation in Python and SQL sufficient to review code, evaluate design decisions, and guide the team through hard technical problems (Trino experience a plus)
  • Familiarity with the modern data engineering stack - relational and non-relational data stores, ELT orchestration, transformation tooling, and data observability/catalog tooling
  • Experience operating data platforms in AWS using infrastructure-as-code methodologies (CDK a plus); familiarity with containerized workloads in Kubernetes nice to have
  • Demonstrated ability to manage production data workloads at scale (detecting and diagnosing issues, monitoring, incident response)
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to translate between business stakeholders and technical teams, and to advocate for the team's roadmap with senior leadership
  • A Passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!

Physical Requirements:

  • Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
  • Occasionally stand/walk, twist/bend/stoop/squat, reach/work above shoulders, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

Working Conditions:

  • Infrequent night/weekend work if production systems are down and require immediate attention.

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