Lead Data Engineer

Open University Press

United States · $115k–$150k a year · Posted November 6, 2026

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Pay compared with the market

This listing pays about $132,500 a year. Across 34 open lead data engineer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $143,000 to $166,000 and the median is $155,000. That is 15% below the median, below the middle half of those listings.

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How AI is used in this kind of work

Among database architects, AI is already used for a large share of the tasks. Measured exposure for database architects: 58% (high).

Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.

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About the job

...Lead Data Engineer Build the Future At McGraw Hill, we create best-in-class, next-generation learning experiences that are used by millions of students and educators worldwide every day. We design intuitive and effective tools that maximize teachers' time and students...