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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$125K - $154K *

Unlock potential by leveraging advanced AI/ML techniques to drive innovation in personal banking. Collaborate across teams to analyze complex datasets, develop machine learning models, and enhance bus...

Toronto, ONRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Reimagine cloud infrastructure as you build and operate scalable systems that empower product teams. Ensure reliability and speed in a dynamic environment, supporting enterprise-scale solutions for Fo...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$219K - $301K *

Join a dynamic team to drive data transformation for major enterprises. Leverage your expertise in pre-sales and technical strategy to enhance product adoption and empower clients in the Retail and CP...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$182K - $251K *

Champion the creation of advanced statistical engines and experimentation systems, driving data-informed decision making at scale. Collaborate across teams to enhance product impact and performance, w...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$198K - $292K *

Help us shape the future of autonomous systems by designing and deploying advanced motion planning algorithms for dynamic environments, ensuring safe and efficient navigation in real-time scenarios wh...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

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

$162K - $316K *

Join a team that's pioneering innovative distributed database solutions, focusing on high-performance, scalable systems to optimize cloud architectures and enhance mission-critical operations across v...

San Jose, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming federal data strategies by driving consultative sales for enterprise AI/ML solutions. Own a strategic territory, build executive relationships, and deliver impactful re...

Maryland, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $339K *

Elevate our Trust and Safety initiatives by leveraging data science to proactively manage risks and enhance product quality. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive insights that shape user experience...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$146K - $206K *

Build innovative backend systems to enhance batch development and testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows, improve reliability, and support operational excellence in a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in deploying and maintaining advanced technical surveillance tools. Collaborate with investigators to support critical operations, ensuring effective evidence collection while managing...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$122K - $176K *

Engage in meaningful technical challenges, collaborating with experienced engineers to develop core components and innovative tools, while automating infrastructure to enhance system performance and s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$212K - $409K *

Drive innovation as a key member of our engineering team, leveraging your expertise in software engineering and data platforms to shape solutions that enhance customer experiences and meet business go...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of semantic technologies by guiding teams in architecting scalable data solutions. Collaborate across functions to define ontologies and drive enterprise-wide data strategy while ment...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at securing cloud environments by designing robust guardrails and automation. Collaborate with engineering teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines and ensure compliance across...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $135K *

Transform the future of financial products by building end-to-end experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance user interactions and drive business...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Transform large-scale data center projects by leading innovative structural engineering efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and sustainability in design, while managing...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $95K *

Elevate project delivery by leveraging VDC expertise in design analysis, coordination, and BIM technologies. Collaborate with teams to optimize processes throughout the design-build cycle, ensuring su...

Chicago, ILRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $160K *

Elevate your career as a Staff Software Engineer, leading full-stack development in a dynamic team. Design, build, and support healthcare applications while ensuring data security and compliance in a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$182K - $252K *

Drive impactful marketing measurement by leveraging causal inference to optimize budget allocation across channels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data-driven decisions enhance grow...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $105K *

Champion customer success by leveraging data solutions to drive impactful results. Collaborate with clients to optimize their experience, ensuring seamless implementation and maximizing the value of o...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team of Solution Consultants, delivering expert guidance on Atlassian products to help clients maximize their investments and achieve strategic outcomes in the Pu...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $213K *

Lead a dynamic team to innovate capacity modeling solutions, ensuring optimal resource allocation during peak traffic events. Collaborate across functions to enhance system performance and drive quali...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Drive high-impact AI solutions for enterprise clients, collaborating with executives to architect innovative agentic workflows while shaping internal strategies and leading a cross-functional team to...

Austin, TXRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer robust AML transaction monitoring solutions, enhancing detection capabilities and minimizing false positives. Collaborate on compliance initiatives, optimize scenarios, and support regulatory...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the development of LLM-powered applications and agentic systems. Drive complex use cases from ambiguous problems to production, ensuring high-quality and scalable AI solutions that address us...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.