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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$86K - $119K *

Join our team to design and implement data solutions that enhance reporting, analytics, and operational excellence across manufacturing and business operations, enabling data-driven decision-making an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $119K *

Join a dynamic team to shape data architecture and analytics solutions that drive operational excellence and innovation across multiple functions, fostering a data-driven culture and enhancing decisio...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading data analysis initiatives, optimizing performance for large applications, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance business operations in the Wealth Ma...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $245K *

Drive impactful data engineering solutions as you develop scalable pipelines and foundational datasets, partnering with key business teams to ensure reliable revenue reporting and support strategic de...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$175K - $245K *

Join a high-impact Data Engineering team dedicated to building and optimizing data pipelines that support finance and revenue performance. You'll collaborate across functions to ensure precise, trustw...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Data Engineer, leading the design and architecture of our data warehouse. Collaborate closely with engineers, enforce data quality standards, and innovate with AI to en...

Utah, USRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$73K - $99K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to develop and maintain data pipelines, ensuring data quality and operational efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional partners to deliver impact...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by leveraging your expertise in machine learning and data engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform regulatory data into actionable insights while ensuri...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $145K *

Drive impactful data analysis by architecting advanced solutions that enhance federal IT initiatives. Collaborate with Agile teams to deliver actionable insights through data visualizations and ensure...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $256K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering by designing and maintaining innovative data pipelines and analytics platforms to enhance advertising and monetization experiences on a global...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Build the foundation for an AI-native data organization by designing core data models, pipelines, and governance practices that empower teams to make strategic decisions with trusted data while ensuri...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to build an AI-native data foundation, designing core models and pipelines that empower strategic decisions across the organization while ensuring data security and governance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and enhance scalable data pipelines, delivering actionable security insights. Collaborate across disciplines to support large data volumes and refine algorithms, makin...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining scalable data systems and pipelines. You will integrate data from various sources, ensuring quality and compliance while optimizing performance through co...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Contribute to data generation processes in a dynamic environment, ensuring accurate execution and timely delivery of data to stakeholders while managing service requests and troubleshooting issues eff...

Markham, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer innovative data solutions by developing scalable pipelines for transforming data across various platforms. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure data integrity, security, and performance wh...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of data management by optimizing enterprise storage solutions, ensuring high availability and performance in complex environments while leading lifecycle processes and risk assessment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and maintaining scalable data solutions that ensure data quality, governance, and integration across the enterprise. Collaborate with teams to optimize data processes and...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$145K - $175K *

Transform complex data into actionable insights by owning end-to-end data initiatives. Design scalable pipelines and models that enhance product features and analytics, ensuring data quality and relia...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive complex data initiatives from concept to production, building scalable pipelines and data models that empower analytics and AI workflows, ensuring data quality and reliability for teams and cust...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Transform complex data into actionable insights by owning end-to-end data initiatives. Design scalable pipelines and models that enhance product features and analytics, ensuring data quality and relia...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by joining a collaborative team that designs and automates data pipelines in a cloud environment, utilizing your ETL skills to enhance data integrity and accessibility, while driving...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock data integration excellence by leading client migrations and ensuring accurate transitions. Collaborate proactively with clients, manage ETL processes, and deliver high-quality solutions in a f...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform data integration processes by leading migrations and ensuring accuracy. Collaborate with clients to deliver seamless solutions, emphasizing proactive support and excellence in technical deli...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$241K - $456K *

Architect robust data storage solutions to enhance real-time and offline capabilities for large-scale recommendation and advertising systems, ensuring high reliability and performance for global user...

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.