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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$95K - $115K *

Create impactful data visualizations and analytics solutions using Microsoft Power BI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making for the U.S. Postal Service's Inspector Genera...

Arlington, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that designs and deploys lab environments for Cloud Security Posture Management using advanced OpenStack expertise. Contribute to testing and validating API-based security tools in multi-t...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead engineers in delivering high-quality technology. Drive performance, resource planning, and best practices across the SDLC while fostering a culture of collaboration and...

Livonia, MIRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $154K *

Engage with clients as a technical expert, driving innovative water treatment solutions. Oversee proposal lifecycle, collaborate globally, and leverage engineering expertise to design custom ultrapure...

Feasterville Trevose, PARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$109K - $154K *

Pioneer innovative Ultra Pure Water treatment solutions as a key technical contact, leading bid strategy and project execution while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored clien...

Feasterville Trevose, PARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$112K - $193K *

Advance your career by developing predictive credit models and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance risk strategies. Drive innovation through data engineering and ensure compliance while monito...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $95K *

Elevate your career by validating and modernizing statistical models using SAS and Python. Collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to enhance analytical systems and ensure accuracy in mission-criti...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate client experiences by optimizing multi-cloud hosting environments. As a key technical leader, ensure performance, security, and reliability while driving strategic improvements and collaborati...

Bedford, NHRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $170K *

Execute end-to-end digital onboarding of complex AI data center infrastructure, managing cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, stability, and optimization of high-performance systems for p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Empower our modernization initiative by leading the migration of legacy SAS workloads to Python. You'll provide technical leadership, collaborate across teams, and ensure scalable, reliable analytical...

Markham, ONRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving growth in Life Sciences by managing key client relationships and delivering innovative solutions. You'll oversee the entire sales process, collaborating with experts to achi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$198K - $233K *

Empower a team of engineers by architecting a robust AI-driven development pipeline, enhancing workflows across mobile and backend systems, and ensuring reliable, efficient software delivery for milli...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead environmental remediation projects, focusing on system design, operations, and data management. Collaborate with engineers and scientists to ensure effective solutions for...

Alabama, USRemote

2 days ago

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

$160K - $170K *

Join a team that’s driving innovative solutions in Data and Analytics for enterprise customers. Leverage your expertise to manage full sales cycles and collaborate cross-functionally, ensuring impactf...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $143K *

Join a team that's redefining release engineering by optimizing CI/CD pipelines, integrating AI solutions, and ensuring high-quality software delivery through innovative automation and collaboration w...

Ottawa, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the design and development of robust security architecture for cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. Partner cross-functionally to embed security in the development lifecycle and evaluate eme...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$159K - $265K *

Join a team that's leading the design and optimization of multi-cloud infrastructure. Drive cloud adoption and innovation while ensuring scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness across Azure, AWS...

Arizona, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$168K - $240K *

Join us to define and deploy autonomous AI agents at scale, transforming cutting-edge LLM capabilities into reliable, high-availability products while mentoring a team of engineers and setting industr...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud technology by architecting scalable infrastructures, automating CI/CD processes, and enhancing operational excellence through collaboration and innovation...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $180K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex projects with clarity and control. Drive client success through effective management of scope, budget, and timelines while fostering collaboration across diverse...

Chicago, ILRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower growth by partnering with Sales to drive technical pre-sales, articulate business value, and enhance customer engagement through tailored solutions and demos, ensuring a seamless sales process...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 days ago

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

$140K - $215K *

Unlock potential by architecting and managing robust data infrastructure, ensuring reliability and scalability while mentoring junior engineers and enhancing platform performance in a dynamic analytic...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $280K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in technical infrastructure. As a Systems Engineer Sr. Principal, you'll lead cross-functional projects, mentor teams, and optimize resources to enhance delivery...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$88K - $154K *

Join a team that's redefining bridge engineering by delivering innovative designs and solutions. Collaborate on diverse projects, ensuring structural reliability and efficiency while enhancing your ex...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to drive client success and revenue. Lead integration engineering from architecture to code, educate users on best practices, and provide technical leadership in the...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.