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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$120K - $145K *

Optimize data pipelines and models to enhance product insights and user engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate data representation and support decision-making through a...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and maintain scalable data infrastructures that enhance operational systems and analytics. Collaborate with military and engineering teams to deliver secure, reliable dat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career as a Data Engineer by designing and supporting data solutions, collaborating across teams to build scalable data pipelines, and leveraging modern technologies for innovative analyt...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Engage with us to develop and optimize ETL/ELT workflows, ensuring data quality and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate data requirements into effective solutions, drivin...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Drive the development of our data infrastructure from the ground up, ensuring reliable and efficient data pipelines and warehouses. Collaborate closely with analysts and engineers to support rapid pro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving the operational backbone of our data platform. Collaborate with a small team to enhance SQL Servers, manage data pipelines, and ensure data integrity for reporting and appl...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$83K - $113K *

Transform data into actionable insights by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and governance, enabling impactful analytic...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $113K *

Unlock data-driven insights by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and governance while supporting advanced analytics init...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $113K *

Join a dynamic team to design and maintain scalable data pipelines, ensuring data quality and governance for analytics. Collaborate with data scientists to transform diverse data sources into actionab...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $113K *

Champion data engineering excellence by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and supporting analytics initiatives within a collaborative team environment focused o...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $113K *

Engineer scalable data pipelines and curate analysis-ready datasets, ensuring data quality and governance. Collaborate with data scientists to support analytics initiatives and integrate diverse data...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $113K *

Join a team that's building robust data pipelines and transforming data into actionable insights. Leverage your expertise in data engineering to support analytics initiatives and ensure data quality a...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of data engineering, designing and implementing robust ETL pipelines, optimizing data storage, and enhancing data accessibility to empower analytics and machine le...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering by building scalable AI solutions. Collaborate with experts to transform complex data into impactful, production-ready models while embracing innovation...

Florida, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering by building scalable AI solutions. Collaborate with experts to create innovative Lakehouse architectures and streamline production processes, ensuring im...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and optimize data integration pipelines and APIs, enhancing geospatial data visualization. Leverage your expertise in Data Lakes and cloud technologies to drive impactfu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Advance data integration and visualization by developing and optimizing pipelines, APIs, and applications for geospatial data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance domain awareness and e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $117K *

Join a team that's building robust data infrastructure to transform raw data into actionable insights. This role is vital for developing scalable data models and pipelines, enhancing decision-making a...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $117K *

Accelerate data-driven decision-making by building robust data models and pipelines. This role is essential for transforming raw data into actionable insights, ensuring data quality, and optimizing pe...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $117K *

Unlock potential by transforming raw data into impactful insights. Build robust data models and pipelines to enhance decision-making processes across departments. Collaborate effectively to ensure dat...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming healthcare data solutions. As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll enhance complex systems, collaborate across departments, and drive analytics to optimize finan...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by designing and optimizing scalable data solutions in a dynamic team setting. Collaborate with business stakeholders to empower data-driven insights and support innovative AI and...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$138K - $160K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team focused on building scalable data pipelines and optimizing data processes. Collaborate in a mission-driven environment that values innovation and accounta...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform data engineering by building scalable, high-performance data warehouse applications. You will optimize pipelines, ensure data quality, and collaborate with experts to enhance data sourcing a...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$162K - $387K *

Accelerate your career as you design and optimize scalable big data systems, impacting core products for millions. Collaborate in building a robust data platform that empowers efficient transformation...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

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.