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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$160K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading data-driven insights to enhance patient access to medications. Collaborate with diverse teams to execute innovative analytics that inform health plans, improve medication e...

Denver, CORemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $160K *

Transform data into actionable insights by owning the analytics pipeline from ingestion to visualization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create trusted models and metrics that empower deci...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $145K *

Transform complex data systems by designing and implementing scalable solutions that enhance analytics and drive business intelligence in a collaborative, Agile environment focused on healthcare compl...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $111K *

Advance your career by managing and optimizing Cognos and Informatica applications, ensuring top-notch performance across various client environments. Collaborate effectively while maintaining vital E...

Florham Park, NJRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by driving data engineering excellence in Palantir Foundry, transforming legacy systems into robust pipelines and applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to de...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $141K *

Innovate data solutions by building and maintaining robust pipelines that enhance healthcare data products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and reliability in data delivery...

Framingham, MARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing a skilled data engineering team, ensuring quality workflows and establishing data standards. Drive innovative solutions for efficient data ingestion and delivery across ent...

Harrisburg, PARemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $149K *

Drive innovation by building and maintaining data pipelines and governance policies in a hybrid cloud environment. Collaborate with a small team to ensure reliable data flow and access control, enhanc...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in designing cutting-edge enterprise data architectures that enable scalable, secure, and AI-ready solutions, while collaborating with technical teams to deliver impactful client engag...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $185K *

Shape the future of data engineering by leading the architecture and evolution of a robust enterprise data platform, ensuring reliability and integration across analytics, reporting, and AI capabiliti...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $140K *

Support a dynamic team in developing and optimizing data pipelines, ensuring seamless data processing and delivery to empower federal projects. Drive automation and promote agile methodologies for inn...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in machine learning to enhance platform capabilities. Develop and deploy advanced models while collaborating with cross-functional teams and shaping data-driven s...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$180K - $225K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as a Machine Learning Engineer, fine-tuning transformer models and deploying real-time automation pipelines, collaborating with top talents to tackle complex, data-driven...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead data architecture initiatives by optimizing serverless data pipelines and enhancing analytics capabilities through AWS services like SageMaker and Glue. Collaborate on data lakes and AI integrati...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$223K - $317K *

Drive the evolution of a robust Fulfillment platform, shaping architecture and strategy while mentoring teams. Lead modernization efforts to enhance scalability, reliability, and performance, ensuring...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock your potential as a Lead Data Software Engineer, driving innovative data solutions and leading cross-functional teams to enhance our data infrastructure and ensure scalability and performance a...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $106K *

Join a dynamic team to support ETL pipeline implementation and data quality validation for a federal data migration program. Collaborate with experts to enhance database operations and ensure seamless...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $170K *

Partner with us to design and build high-performance data solutions, translating complex logic into scalable models and pipelines. Collaborate across teams to improve data quality and adopt innovative...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the design and deployment of advanced machine learning systems, focusing on feature engineering and real-time inference. Collaborate on scalable solutions to enhance data processing and ensure hi...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engineers a scalable data platform architecture aligning with business goals. Drive high-impact decisions, mentor team members, and ensure data quality while collaborating across functions to enhance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $262K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize scalable data pipelines and infrastructure, enabling analytics and AI-driven capabilities. Collaborate across functions to deliver high-quality data solution...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$210K - $260K *

Drive the evolution of our AI data platform, ensuring high-volume ingestion, processing, and governance of diverse media. Collaborate with researchers to create reproducible datasets and build infrast...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by designing innovative data solutions on Databricks. Lead architecture workshops, partner with sales, and drive enterprise-level analytics and AI platforms while ensuring governan...

CanadaRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower enterprise clients by designing and delivering innovative data, analytics, and AI platforms on Databricks. Collaborate with teams to shape solutions, lead workshops, and ensure governance whil...

New York, NYRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Innovate by designing and delivering advanced data and AI platforms on Databricks. Collaborate with clients and teams to shape solutions, optimize architectures, and drive successful implementations f...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.