Big Data Engineer Jobs

Discover Big Data Engineer opportunities with vetted employers on Ladders. These professionals build and maintain the systems that collect, process, and organize massive datasets, helping organizations turn complex information into useful insights. Explore roles paying $100,000 or more across technology, finance, healthcare, retail, and other industries.

What Big Data Engineers Do

Big Data Engineers design scalable data architectures and develop pipelines that move information reliably from source systems to analytics platforms. They work with structured and unstructured data, optimize distributed processing, and help ensure data is accessible, accurate, secure, and ready for analysis.

Common Skills and Technologies

Employers often seek experience with SQL and programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala, as well as distributed data technologies like Apache Spark and Kafka. Familiarity with cloud platforms, data lakes and warehouses, orchestration tools, data modeling, and monitoring can also be valuable. Specific requirements vary by role and organization.

Career Opportunities

Big Data Engineers may specialize in cloud data platforms, streaming systems, data infrastructure, or analytics engineering. Related opportunities include Data Engineer, Senior Data Engineer, Data Platform Engineer, and Big Data Architect. Browse current listings to compare responsibilities, technologies, and seniority levels.

Find Big Data Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Search Big Data Engineer jobs to find roles aligned with your experience, preferred technologies, and career goals.

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$224K - $356K *

Innovate cutting-edge autonomous driving solutions by developing robust prediction modules. Collaborate with teams to enhance accuracy and efficiency, leveraging advanced ML techniques for diverse dri...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in data analysis and psychometrics to drive innovative assessment solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance educational outcomes through advan...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to design and build a robust data platform that enhances product performance and supports AI initiatives, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for internal and customer-facing...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$252K - $300K *

Unlock potential by leading the technical strategy for Data Labs, guiding engineering teams to innovate AI training solutions, and shaping the future of model evaluation and deployment in a rapidly ev...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$146K - $221K *

Reimagine the future of HR by architecting innovative tech solutions that enhance workflows. Collaborate with diverse teams to implement AI-powered tools, driving measurable productivity and transform...

Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to architect innovative solutions across diverse systems, transforming complex challenges into user-friendly experiences. Collaborate closely with product and design to drive impac...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $125K *

Lead a dynamic team as a Senior Backend Engineer, specializing in .NET and GCP. Drive software quality and innovation while mentoring developers and managing client relationships in a collaborative re...

Ontario, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$123K - $254K *

Architect innovative full-stack solutions that enhance user experiences, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product development from ideation to release, while ensuring high-quality co...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$191K - $223K *

Join our innovative Payments team to develop AI-driven solutions that enhance payment experiences, prevent fraud, and optimize transaction processes, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$126K - $213K *

Engage with us to design, build, and maintain cutting-edge cloud infrastructure. You'll enhance our Kubernetes platform, drive GitOps practices, and empower developers through automation and infrastru...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $190K *

Unlock your potential as a senior technical leader, designing and operating enterprise-scale data platforms. Drive modernization, mentor engineers, and ensure analytical correctness while tackling com...

Atlanta, GARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Tackle complex technical programs by leading cross-functional teams, driving execution from strategy to launch, and ensuring alignment across global engineering and product leaders for impactful outco...

San Diego, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $130K *

Empower your career by designing, deploying, and optimizing cutting-edge AI & ML infrastructures in dynamic client environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and excelle...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $250K *

Innovate the future of distributed storage systems by designing and scaling core features in a collaborative environment. Tackle complex challenges in performance, consistency, and fault tolerance whi...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the development of robust blockchain data systems, enhancing performance and reliability. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful solutions that improve data quality and user experience while...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Explore the potential of AI in full-stack development while designing and delivering enterprise applications. Collaborate across teams and mentor engineers, ensuring your expertise shapes cutting-edge...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize analytics strategies by leading a team to deliver insights, drive testing initiatives, and enhance client engagement through effective measurement frameworks and mentorship, ensuring impactfu...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading Azure DevOps initiatives, optimizing cloud infrastructure, and ensuring security compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, efficient Azure ne...

Toronto, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $322K *

Lead the charge in optimizing infrastructure programs that power our cutting-edge EDA ecosystem. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution and strategic planning, driving op...

Santa Clara, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$242K - $499K *

Drive the technical strategy and execution of our indexing infrastructure to enhance relevance and efficiency across various platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize architectur...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform marketing strategies by leveraging data insights, building algorithms, and optimizing campaigns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and drive growth through innov...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Accelerate the delivery of innovative AI features by developing end-to-end solutions that enhance user experiences, from prototyping to production. Collaborate in a dynamic team to create reliable AI...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance credit decisioning through advanced modeling and analytics. Lead initiatives that improve approval rates and expand credit access while collaborating with cross-function...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$184K - $287K *

Drive the future of AI infrastructure by building automation and tools for large-scale GPU systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production reliability and ensure seamless operat...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$196K - $309K *

Oversee the architecture for enterprise search, guiding AI agents in effective information retrieval, query understanding, and context construction. Lead cross-team collaboration to enhance search qua...

Seattle, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Big Data Engineer do?question toggle

    A Big Data Engineer builds and operates systems for collecting, processing, storing, and delivering large datasets. The role commonly includes creating data pipelines, working with distributed computing platforms, and improving data reliability and performance.

  • What skills are commonly required for Big Data Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include SQL, Python, Java, or Scala; distributed processing tools such as Spark; data pipeline and streaming technologies; cloud platforms; and experience with data warehouses or lakes. Requirements depend on the employer and position.

  • How is a Big Data Engineer different from a Data Scientist?question toggle

    Big Data Engineers typically build the infrastructure and pipelines that make data usable, while Data Scientists primarily analyze data and develop statistical or machine-learning models. The responsibilities can overlap depending on the organization.

  • Do Big Data Engineer jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Compensation varies based on experience, location, industry, and role scope. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so candidates can explore qualifying opportunities.

  • What roles can Big Data Engineers pursue next?question toggle

    With experience, Big Data Engineers may advance to Senior or Lead Data Engineer, Data Platform Architect, Cloud Data Architect, or engineering management roles. Career paths depend on technical strengths and professional interests.