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 - $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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  •   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

$152K - $179K *

Join a team that's building innovative backend services for stablecoin issuance and operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance adoption and drive growth through reliable, well-test...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping database strategies and standards. In this role, you'll enhance database performance, ensure data integrity, and collaborate with engineering teams to optimize our database...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining construction through innovative Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) practices. Collaborate on diverse projects, enhancing design processes and ensuring successful proje...

Haskell, TXRemote

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

$113K - $188K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop high-performance ETL solutions, integrating data from diverse sources. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data workflows and ensure complianc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$144K - $189K *

Lead the development of large-scale product features, ensuring robust, secure, and maintainable code. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence product strategy while mentoring junior engin...

CanadaRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Advance your career by supporting cloud operations in a dynamic team. You'll manage requests, coordinate changes, and document processes, ensuring smooth communication and operational efficiency in a...

Arlington, VARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $300K *

Transform the future of cloud-native applications by designing and developing scalable web solutions. Leverage your expertise in full stack development and cloud technologies to drive innovation and o...

Boston, MARemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $195K *

Transform systems integration by designing and maintaining APIs, automating workflows, and optimizing SaaS tools. Collaborate across teams to streamline processes and provide technical support for com...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to design and automate CI/CD infrastructure for medical device software, ensuring compliance and enhancing software delivery processes in a regulated environment...

Waltham, MARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $288K *

Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure, ensuring security and scalability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support healthcare applications and syste...

Woonsocket, RIRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$164K - $205K *

Elevate scientific rigor in real-world evidence development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure agent conceptualization and evaluation meet scientific standards, driving impactful solut...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $135K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of digital services for Veterans. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll design and maintain scalable applications, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and me...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Advance your career by leading geophysical data processing for munitions response projects. Collaborate with experts to deliver innovative solutions while mentoring junior staff and ensuring complianc...

Denver, CORemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of munitions response, leveraging advanced geophysical techniques to analyze and classify subsurface anomalies. Collaborate with experts to deliver impactful soluti...

Phoenix, AZRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.