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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$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in architecting and deploying AI solutions within enterprise teams, ensuring robust system performance and client satisfaction through hands-on engineering and consulting expertise...

Jackson, MSRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as you architect AI solutions, collaborating closely with enterprise clients to deliver impactful results. Leverage your engineering expertise to tackle complex challenges and ensu...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you tackle complex AI challenges, embedding with enterprise clients to architect and deliver robust solutions. Leverage your engineering expertise to ensure production success a...

Concord, NHRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform enterprise challenges into AI solutions by embedding with teams, architecting systems, and ensuring production success. Balance consulting, engineering, and operational roles to deliver impa...

Bismarck, NDRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by embedding with enterprise teams to architect and deliver AI solutions. Engage directly with clients, tackle complex challenges, and ensure production success in regulated indust...

Phoenix, AZRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining AI solutions by embedding with clients, architecting systems, and ensuring robust delivery. Collaborate across roles to tackle complex challenges and drive impactful resu...

Memphis, TNRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Explore the intersection of engineering and consulting as you embed with enterprise teams, architect AI solutions, and ensure their success in production environments. Drive impactful change in regula...

Nashville, TNRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming enterprise challenges into AI-driven solutions. Collaborate closely with clients to architect, build, and sustain impactful systems that thrive in production environmen...

Little Rock, ARRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and deploy AI solutions, collaborating closely with enterprise clients. Leverage your engineering expertise to transform complex business challenges into reliable, pro...

Austin, TXRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower enterprise teams by architecting and deploying AI solutions, ensuring robust performance in production. Collaborate closely with clients to tackle complex challenges and deliver impactful resu...

Charleston, WVRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion the integration of AI solutions by embedding with enterprise teams, architecting systems, and ensuring robust delivery in production environments. Drive impactful conversations and deliver re...

San Antonio, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join us to tackle complex AI challenges by embedding with enterprise teams, architecting robust solutions, and ensuring production readiness. Your expertise will drive impactful results in regulated i...

Madison, WIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform complex business challenges into AI-driven solutions by embedding with enterprise teams, architecting systems, and ensuring robust production delivery. Engage with stakeholders to drive impa...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Engage with enterprise teams to architect and deliver AI solutions. Collaborate across roles to ensure system reliability and performance, while addressing complex business challenges in regulated ind...

Charleston, SCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of AI solutions by embedding with enterprise teams, architecting systems, and ensuring robust delivery in production environments. Engage with clients to solve complex problems and dr...

Raleigh, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform enterprise challenges into AI solutions by embedding with teams, architecting systems, and ensuring production success. Balance consulting, engineering, and operational roles to deliver impa...

Juneau, AKRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive innovation by embedding with enterprise teams to architect and deliver AI solutions. Engage in consulting, engineering, and operational roles to ensure robust, production-ready systems that meet...

Salem, ORRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Engage with enterprise teams to architect and deliver AI solutions, balancing consulting, engineering, and operational roles. Drive impactful projects from discovery to production, ensuring data integ...

Dover, DERemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining AI solutions by embedding with enterprise clients, architecting robust systems, and ensuring seamless production delivery. Collaborate across roles to tackle complex chal...

Indianapolis, INRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by embedding with enterprise teams to architect and deliver AI solutions. This multifaceted role combines consulting, engineering, and operational expertise to drive impactful results...

Oklahoma City, OKRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive AI solutions, architect systems, and ensure production success. Collaborate with enterprise clients, tackle complex challenges, and deliver impactful results in regula...

New Mexico, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion innovative AI solutions by collaborating with enterprise teams, architecting systems, and ensuring robust delivery. Engage directly with clients to solve complex problems and drive impactful...

Augusta, MERemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join us to architect and deliver AI solutions within enterprise teams, blending engineering, consulting, and operational expertise. Collaborate closely with clients to solve complex problems and ensur...

Richmond, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer innovative AI solutions by designing autonomous agents that enhance manufacturing workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data pipelines and drive impactful results in a...

Idaho Falls, IDRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by bridging business and technical teams to define and implement master data management and governance solutions, ensuring data quality and compliance across the organization...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.