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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$72K - $109K *

Lead and optimize global IT infrastructure management by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ensure efficient design, deployment, and operations of ICT spaces to maintain high standards in data...

Georgia, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Drive successful deployment and maintenance of global TMS platforms, providing expert analysis, innovative solutions, and collaborative support to enhance business operations and streamline logistics...

Novi, MIRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Applied AI Engineer, driving AI innovations across product lines. Leverage your expertise in machine learning to transform complex challenges into production-ready solu...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $119K *

Lead the charge in transforming public sector operations by deploying IoT solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure customer success and drive efficiency, safety, and sustainability across g...

Georgia, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to optimize high-speed interconnect performance through SI/PI simulation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance design quality and resolve signal issues across various a...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining AI infrastructure by leading sales engineering efforts, architecting solutions, and driving technical wins in complex, high-value deals while building a high-performing t...

San Jose, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform the future of mobile broadcasting by leading technical operations, ensuring show readiness, and delivering exceptional live production experiences while mentoring teams and managing client r...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$116K - $155K *

Transform the future of healthcare IT by designing scalable, secure database architectures that enhance medical imaging solutions. Collaborate across teams to ensure high-performance systems that supp...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading technical direction in autonomy systems. Drive ownership of advanced perception, prediction, and planning components with cross-stack influence, facilitating innovation and...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$93K - $150K *

Optimize infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines to empower engineering teams in delivering AI-powered products efficiently. Collaborate closely with product and data engineers, leading projects from incep...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $155K *

Drive data science initiatives to transform clinical and real-world data into actionable insights, supporting cross-functional teams in medical device research and development. Collaborate effectively...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $225K *

Lead the charge in software development, driving innovation and collaboration across teams. Oversee strategic planning and team development to enhance product quality and efficiency, while fostering a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $105K *

Drive operational excellence as an Operations Analyst, balancing compliance and user experience. Leverage AI tools to analyze data, identify fraud patterns, and suggest process improvements while coll...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading the start-up and commissioning of critical power systems for large-scale data centers. Drive project success through effective planning, execution, and stakeholder manag...

Arizona, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate and deliver high-quality software solutions. Collaborate in an Agile environment, leveraging modern technologies to enhance product functionality and customer satisfact...

New Jersey, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Optimize legacy SAS workloads by migrating to Python, enhancing scalability and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and automate solutions, ensuring high-quality analytical...

Markham, ONRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in building AI-powered engineering systems that enhance developer workflows, ensuring reliability and ease of adoption for engineers. Collaborate with teams to create innovative soluti...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $132K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative digital solutions that enhance operational performance and customer experience. Collaborate across teams to translate complex business challenges into scalable...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $240K *

Unlock potential by serving as a strategic technical advisor for key enterprise customers, guiding architecture decisions and aligning technical plans with business outcomes to ensure successful imple...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform enterprise systems by designing scalable, multi-cloud Salesforce architectures. Lead implementation teams, ensuring high-quality solutions while collaborating with stakeholders to align tech...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion the evolution of our Degree Progress product by leading a technical team to integrate advanced algorithms, ensuring reliability and scalability while delivering trusted outcomes for students...

San Mateo, CARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by designing complex multi-cloud Salesforce architectures that drive business success. Lead implementation teams, ensure system integration, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliv...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that empowers customers to achieve their business goals through strategic guidance and hands-on support, enhancing their experience with our DevSecOps platform and driving long-term succes...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $265K *

Lead the charge in building a high-performing mobile engineering team, driving technical execution and culture. Oversee multi-persona mobile experiences, architecture, and release operations, shaping...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $225K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of innovative project management, collaborating with scientists and engineers to drive complex client engagements. Your expertise will ensure successful delivery an...

Redwood City, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.