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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$150K - $180K *

Shape innovative AI/ML initiatives to enhance student engagement and retention. Lead cross-functional teams to develop predictive models and data pipelines, driving measurable outcomes for thousands o...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Deliver high-quality software solutions by designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Oracle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure s...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $300K *

Lead the development of a cutting-edge platform-as-a-service, overseeing database architecture, backend services, and API design to ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability for customer a...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of customer deployments by collaborating with technical teams to solve complex infrastructure challenges, drive product improvements, and ensure operational success in large-scale env...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Build innovative technology solutions for Equity Portfolio Management. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance functionality and maintain high software quality, while leveraging modern practices and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $320K *

Innovate robust frameworks and features as a senior engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and drive new initiatives from concept to release, impacting million...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$83K - $124K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines, enhancing software delivery and operational stability for enterprise applications while collaborating with cross-functiona...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion the management of mainframe outsourcing, ensuring optimal performance and vendor accountability while providing technical leadership and support for mainframe technologies across the organiza...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Help us build and scale cutting-edge ML infrastructure for innovative protein design. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to enhance research velocity through robust data pipelines and productio...

San Diego, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape data-driven solutions by leveraging your expertise in machine learning and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful insights and ensure seamless deployment in prod...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at building executive relationships and driving growth through strategic account management, ensuring alignment with customer needs and innovative solutions across multiple busines...

Austin, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $185K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative infrastructure solutions for scalable deployments, collaborating with customers to refine requirements, and enhancing operational efficiency through automation a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to drive technical pre-sales, mentor peers, and enhance customer relationships. Own the sales process for strategic accounts, ensuring seamless transitions and fostering growth thr...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join us to empower enterprise customers with innovative sourcing solutions, manage complex RFPs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive procurement success while leveraging cutting-edge...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $250K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI software development by owning our full data stack, from ETL to business intelligence, and driving impactful data modeling and visualization efforts across...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$224K - $356K *

Pioneer the development of advanced evaluation tools for Autonomous Vehicles, enhancing workflows and system performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that imp...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $220K *

Lead the evolution of a high-impact VS Code extension, driving technical direction and performance optimization while mentoring a skilled engineering team. Own feature delivery and collaborate cross-f...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$227K - $469K *

Lead the charge in advancing machine learning solutions that transform content discovery. Collaborate with top-tier scientists and engineers to architect and deploy innovative Generative Recommendatio...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$88K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI-native software development. Drive engineering excellence by orchestrating autonomous agents and maintaining high-quality standards in a FedRAMP-authorized e...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$500K+*

Pioneer the evolution of Netflix's Compute Platform, driving innovation in distributed systems and AI integration. Lead product strategy, enhance efficiency, and collaborate across teams to ensure rob...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$160K - $200K *

Drive innovation by designing and developing scalable backend services, collaborating closely with engineering teams to enhance platform performance and reliability while mentoring junior developers a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $105K *

Elevate the business impact by transforming complex datasets into clear insights and actionable reports. Collaborate across teams to ensure accurate performance metrics drive decision-making and foste...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$152K - $283K *

Lead the development of high-quality, compliant data engineering practices that enhance enterprise data governance and accelerate data-driven decision-making for improved patient outcomes across the o...

East Hanover, NJRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $200K *

Lead the charge in scaling a high-impact consulting organization, delivering data-driven marketing strategies that enhance client outcomes and drive revenue growth through innovative solutions and exc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Champion the development of scalable, cloud-native applications, enhancing data pipelines and integrations. Collaborate with teams to transform raw data into actionable insights, driving improvements...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.