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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Staff+ Software Engineer, Memory & Search
$405K - $485K *
Join us to design and build innovative memory and search experiences that enhance user interaction across platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful products that prioritiz...
1 week ago
Sr. Software Engineer - Customer Facing Applied AI
$188K - $235K *
Develop AI-powered systems from concept to production, collaborating with clients to identify needs, prototype solutions, and ensure quality. Engage closely with users to iterate and enhance product f...
1 week ago
Software Engineer Manager - Cloud Platform Products (Agentic Workloads) (Remote)
$140K - $240K *
Transform cloud platforms by leading teams to deliver seamless agentic workload solutions. Foster collaboration, drive innovation, and mentor engineers while shaping a culture of technical excellence...
Reposted 1 week ago
Director of Product , Data Flywheel
$200K - $245K *
Pioneer data-driven engineering for our Autonomy Data Flywheel initiative, overseeing the entire lifecycle to enhance AI-driven operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve quality a...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer II - Enterprise Foundations
$192K - $202K *
Lead the charge in architecting and integrating complex systems for a scalable retail platform. Drive multi-quarter projects, collaborate across teams, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring high...
5 days ago
Staff Software Engineer, App Promotion
$189K - $389K *
Lead the charge in optimizing app promotion engineering, guiding a team to enhance product delivery from beta to GA. Collaborate cross-functionally to close measurement gaps and drive future innovatio...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Join a dynamic team to build and automate security controls across our infrastructure. You'll manage host hardening, vulnerability assessments, and compliance, leveraging AI tools to enhance security...
3 weeks ago
Senior Principal Structural Engineer - Data Center Infrastructure (FE)
$156K - $281K *
Join a team that's redefining structural engineering for data centers. As a Senior Principal Structural Engineer, you'll ensure the integrity of innovative designs, collaborating across disciplines to...
2 days ago
Principal Data Scientist - Remote
$112K - $193K *
Seeking a Principal Data Scientist to lead advanced ML and generative AI solutions, define architectures, drive innovation, and mentor teams while ensuring responsible AI practices and scalable produc...
2 weeks ago
Back-End Software Engineer (Contractor)
$120K - $140K *
Drive innovative software solutions as a Senior Back-End Software Engineer, collaborating across domains to enhance systems and API architecture. Engage with diverse teams to deliver quality software...
Reposted 4 days ago
$105K - $140K *
Innovate with advanced analytics and AI to transform enterprise data into actionable insights, driving impactful decisions in Clinical Development and Operations. Collaborate with cross-functional tea...
4 days ago
$180K - $220K *
Champion data-driven innovation by leading advanced predictive analytics and modeling initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance strategic decision-making and drive business growth with im...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Managing Counsel, Data Center & Infrastructure
$160K - $200K *
Lead the charge in major data center transactions, structuring complex deals and managing long-term infrastructure relationships to drive growth and strategic initiatives for the business...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $160K *
Transform application delivery by ensuring secure, reliable infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to enhance deployment workflows, troubleshoot issues, and improve tools for scalable solutions in a d...
2 days ago
Staff Software Engineer, Android Design System
$217K - $303K *
Lead the charge in evolving a cohesive design system for Android, enhancing UI architecture and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build reusable components and improve accessibil...
1 week ago
People Technology Analyst - Workday
$95K - $160K *
Elevate People Technology by optimizing systems and processes, ensuring data integrity, and enhancing user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and support a fast-p...
2 weeks ago
Staff, Software Engineer, FullStack - Walmart Data Ventures
$132K - $264K *
Drive innovation by leading software development initiatives, enhancing platform capabilities, and mentoring engineers. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable solutions while applying cloud-nati...
6 days ago
Staff, Software Engineer, FullStack - Walmart Data Ventures
$132K - $264K *
Transform the software landscape by delivering scalable solutions and driving the full development lifecycle. Collaborate across teams to enhance system resilience and integrate AI/ML components, fost...
6 days ago
$100K - $170K *
Unlock potential by providing architectural engineering support for DOJ/BOP facilities. Collaborate on technical analyses, document reviews, and design recommendations to enhance decision-making and p...
1 week ago
Senior Director, Software Engineering
$145K - $190K *
Lead the charge in designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines using Azure, PySpark, and Airflow. Collaborate with teams to ensure data quality and performance while mentoring engineers and drivi...
1 week ago
Staff Software Engineer, Audiences
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in developing scalable audience solutions by integrating predictive models and data workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance audience activation and ensure reliabl...
3 days ago
Software Engineer III - Developer Platform & AI Enablement
$102K - $136K *
Join a team that's transforming healthcare by developing essential tooling and AI capabilities for engineers. This role spans software development, architecture, and collaboration in an Agile environm...
Reposted 3 days ago
Principal, Data Scientist - Applied Machine Learning
$143K - $286K *
Lead the charge in developing scalable machine learning solutions for personalization and ad targeting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex problems, set technical standards, and...
2 weeks ago
Senior DevOps Engineer - PostgreSQL & Kafka on Kubernetes
$135K - $160K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud infrastructure by deploying and managing PostgreSQL and Kafka on Kubernetes. Drive automation, ensure high availability, and empower product teams with s...
2 weeks ago
Principal Software Engineer, Developer Compute Platform
$248K - $391K *
Shape the future of cloud-hosted compute environments by leading the architecture and development of AI agent platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance solutions a...
1 week ago
What does a Big Data Engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.