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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$157K - $175K *

Partner with us to shape bold commercial strategies that elevate complex deal execution and drive growth across strategic accounts, fostering cross-functional collaboration and customer-centric soluti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $287K *

Shape advanced enterprise solutions by connecting customer workloads to NVIDIA's technology stack. Serve as a trusted advisor, driving technical engagements and enabling successful adoption of NVIDIA...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$148K - $223K *

Transform enterprise Master Data Management by leading design, modernization, and delivery, while balancing strategic oversight and hands-on development to enhance data governance across multiple cust...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving cloud engineering solutions for high-traffic web assets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security, automate processes, and ensure business continuity in...

Washington, DCRemote

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

$160K - $195K *

Unlock your potential by building advanced entity matching solutions. Collaborate with a dedicated team to transform complex data into actionable insights, ensuring transparency and accuracy in every...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $202K *

Drive strategic capacity planning and lifecycle management for global network infrastructure, ensuring scalable growth and resiliency. Collaborate across teams to execute high-level deployment plans a...

Cambridge, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to ensure seamless network connectivity for dock deployments. Collaborate with IT teams, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and enhance customer confidence through effective communi...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by ensuring optimal performance of critical data center infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot, document, and manage hardware and software systems in a fast-paced e...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

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

$198K - $209K *

Grow your career with a leadership role in Marketing Decision Science, driving analytics for paid media, SEO, and marketing strategy. Lead a talented team while advising senior leadership on data-driv...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$202K - $255K *

Lead the charge in advancing marketing data science, managing a high-performing team to deliver advanced analytics and drive impact across paid media, SEO, and retailer marketing while collaborating w...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$207K - $300K *

Empower a dynamic team driving high-impact projects in distributed systems. Lead design, analysis, and troubleshooting efforts while ensuring seamless integration in a secure environment, fostering co...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $185K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of test automation, driving quality and performance through innovative strategies and frameworks. Collaborate within an agile team to enhance product scalability a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$54K - $145K *

Elevate your career by managing cloud and data technologies in a dynamic environment. Drive application deployment, data pipelines, and AI automation while ensuring system reliability and operational...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $180K *

Innovate with us as you lead technical delivery for enterprise data integration and migration projects, focusing on Higher Education and Salesforce ecosystems. Drive solution architecture, manage team...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $241K *

Engage with a dynamic team to enhance CUDA Tile, optimizing compiler transformations and performance for NVIDIA GPUs. Drive innovation in deep learning applications, defining APIs and implementing cut...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Empower teams by providing technical leadership in data science and AI/ML, driving enterprise data modernization initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to design and deliver impactful decision-mak...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$500K+*

Lead the transformation of media ingestion and distribution systems, driving automated, AI-powered workflows that enhance efficiency and accelerate content delivery to a global audience. Collaborate a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$70K - $110K *

Lead the charge in ensuring an exceptional client experience by bridging communication between internal teams and clients, fostering strong relationships, and proactively addressing client needs while...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $160K *

Drive the development of critical enterprise applications for defense personnel, utilizing Java, Spring Boot, and Angular. Collaborate in an agile team to enhance program and financial management tool...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $212K *

Elevate AI security by designing robust frameworks to protect systems from threats. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and ethical use, while implementing strategies that saf...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$173K - $255K *

Elevate your career by defining and enforcing workload safety standards for a growing EKS fleet. Collaborate across teams to enhance availability and performance while mentoring engineers and driving...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$153K - $213K *

Advance your career by defining and enforcing workload safety standards for a growing EKS fleet. Collaborate across teams to enhance Kubernetes operations, ensuring compliance and optimizing performan...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by owning the data science strategy for ranking and relevance, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user engagement and advertiser outcomes while driving measurable bu...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$241K - $269K *

Drive statistical programming excellence across multiple clinical studies while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Lead validation of CRO deliverables and implement innovative tools to enhance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $157K *

Join a team that's transforming enterprise AI solutions through innovative design and deployment. Leverage your expertise to build secure, scalable AI platforms that enhance business processes and dri...

United StatesRemote

1 week 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.