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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$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of autonomous driving by designing and implementing advanced behavior planning systems. Collaborate with experts to tackle complex challenges in dynamic environme...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $149K *

Shape the future of data engineering by transforming data into impactful solutions. Collaborate with teams to build and optimize data infrastructure, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and enhanc...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $190K *

Pioneer cloud innovation by leading a team to design and manage scalable cloud systems. Shape standards and enhance architecture while ensuring security and operational excellence across platforms. Dr...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$171K - $205K *

Advance your career by leading technical sales for federal agencies. Utilize Cloudera technologies to create impactful data solutions, nurture customer relationships, and drive innovation in the publi...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$245K - $344K *

Grow your impact by shaping the advertising experience at the intersection of design and engineering. Lead UX engineering strategy across teams, create high-quality prototypes, and drive product direc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$196K - $207K *

Lead the charge in shaping the Ads Manager platform by modernizing frontend architecture, driving technical innovation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and cam...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$162K - $220K *

Drive innovation in electrical engineering for hyperscale data centers. Lead design activities, manage project teams, and ensure quality assurance while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver resi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$143K - $223K *

Join a team that's focused on optimizing distributed training performance, enhancing efficiency across extensive ML model families while collaborating directly with architects and engineers to push th...

Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$199K - $235K *

Innovate backend solutions by designing, building, and maintaining scalable services for external pentesting. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experience and ensure system performance, reliabi...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $280K *

Empower the development of AI observability capabilities, architecting data models and infrastructure while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user workflows and insights into AI sys...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $138K *

Transform cloud financial operations in a mission-critical role, managing AWS costs and optimizing resources for a large-scale federal modernization initiative. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhan...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$92K - $153K *

Drive the design and implementation of security controls in AWS cloud environments, ensuring compliance with security frameworks while collaborating with engineering teams to enhance secure CI/CD proc...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$285K - $320K *

Lead the charge in delivering Honeycomb Private Cloud, driving product growth, and collaborating across teams to enhance operational processes while building a high-performing engineering team to supp...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving agile execution across product and engineering teams, managing digital product launches and enhancing client value through innovative solutions. Collaborate cross-functional...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to build scalable web applications and APIs, leveraging modern technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions that enhance business workflows...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Join us to architect and automate cloud-native infrastructures while engaging directly with clients. Leverage your expertise in AI and DevOps to drive strategic solutions that align technology with bu...

Florida, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $120K *

Help us drive growth in the Public Sector by engaging with State, Local, and Education organizations. Leverage your sales expertise to build relationships, close deals, and expand our presence in a dy...

Washington, DCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that analyzes credit policies and develops strategies to enhance lending effectiveness, utilizes data analytics for risk management, and collaborates with stakeholders to drive impactful d...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Drive technical solutions and support enterprise Proof of Concepts, collaborating with sales teams and channel partners to address complex customer needs and showcase the innovative potential of datab...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$169K - $185K *

Champion the design and delivery of integrations and APIs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create secure, scalable, and user-friendly developer experiences that drive business impact and...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $170K *

Champion innovative solutions by designing and implementing core platform features, driving the transition to microservices, and collaborating across teams to enhance scalability and flexibility in Io...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $160K *

Drive the development of critical enterprise applications for DoD personnel, enhancing program and financial management capabilities. Collaborate within a product team to modernize technology and deli...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Champion innovation by leading engineering efforts within established companies. Drive modernization, mentor teams, and enhance software delivery while leveraging diverse tech stacks to deliver impact...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate software engineering by leading teams in established companies. Drive modernization of development processes, coach engineers, and implement AI solutions while delivering high-quality software...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate data architecture by leading design and governance for a critical modernization program, ensuring secure, scalable solutions in AWS GovCloud while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ma...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.