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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$94K - $253K *

Pioneer scalable data architecture solutions, guiding teams in best practices and governance for enterprise data platforms. Lead design efforts, ensuring robust data quality and effective stakeholder...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $293K *

Transform enterprise data architecture by leading scalable solutions, guiding best practices, and ensuring data quality across all layers. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver robust designs and m...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $293K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and governance of scalable data solutions, ensuring best practices in data engineering and architecture while mentoring teams and engaging stakeholders for succe...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $293K *

Shape the future of enterprise data architecture by leading scalable solutions, guiding best practices, and ensuring data governance. Collaborate with teams to enhance data quality and drive impactful...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $293K *

Join a team that's redefining data architecture by leading scalable, governed solutions. Leverage your expertise to guide engineering best practices and ensure high-quality data management across ente...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $293K *

Empower enterprise data initiatives by leading architecture and engineering governance. Guide teams in scalable data solutions, enforce best practices, and ensure data quality while collaborating with...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $253K *

Lead the charge in shaping enterprise data architecture and engineering governance. Drive scalable solutions, enforce best practices, and mentor teams to ensure high-quality data management across com...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $253K *

Join a team that's redefining data architecture by leading scalable, governed solutions. Provide technical guidance, enforce best practices, and mentor engineers to ensure high-quality data engineerin...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $293K *

Lead the charge in architecting scalable data solutions, guiding teams on best practices, and ensuring robust governance across enterprise data platforms. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate bu...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $293K *

Lead the architectural vision and governance for enterprise data platforms, ensuring scalable, reliable solutions. Guide teams in best practices, data quality, and stakeholder engagement to drive impa...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $235K *

Transform enterprise data architecture by leading scalable solutions, guiding best practices, and ensuring data quality. Collaborate with stakeholders to design robust systems that meet business needs...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $293K *

Innovate data architecture solutions by leading enterprise data platform initiatives, ensuring scalability, governance, and quality. Guide teams in best practices and design patterns while engaging st...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $270K *

Architect scalable data solutions, guiding teams on best practices and governance. Lead design efforts for enterprise data platforms, ensuring quality and performance while mentoring engineers and eng...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $235K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and governance of scalable data solutions. Collaborate with teams to establish best practices, ensure data quality, and mentor engineers while driving architectu...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $293K *

Lead the architectural direction and governance for enterprise data platforms, ensuring scalable, reliable solutions. Collaborate with teams to enforce best practices and mentor engineers, driving dat...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $253K *

Drive your career forward by leading architectural direction and governance for enterprise data platforms. Guide teams in best practices, ensuring scalable, reliable solutions while fostering collabor...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $253K *

Drive the future of enterprise data architecture by leading scalable solutions, guiding best practices, and ensuring data governance across complex environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance data...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $293K *

Shape the future of enterprise data architecture by leading scalable solutions, guiding best practices, and ensuring data governance across teams. Drive innovation and quality in data engineering whil...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $253K *

Lead the design and governance of scalable data solutions, ensuring best practices in data architecture and engineering. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into robust technical...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $293K *

Elevate enterprise data architecture by leading scalable solutions, guiding teams on best practices, and ensuring robust governance. Drive innovation and quality in data engineering while collaboratin...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $235K *

Join a team that's redefining data architecture by providing technical leadership and governance for enterprise data platforms. Drive best practices in data engineering, ensuring scalable, reliable so...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $270K *

Empower your career by leading architectural direction and governance for enterprise data platforms. Drive best practices in data engineering, ensuring scalable, reliable solutions while mentoring a t...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Optimize data integration pipelines and develop full-stack applications for geospatial data visualization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data accessibility and ensure secure, effi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $316K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing scalable data platforms. Join a dynamic team where your contributions drive core products and impact millions of users. Engage in hands-on challenges while...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$108K - $158K *

Shape the future of data engineering by leading innovative solutions and driving best practices across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable data products while mentoring engineers...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.