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 - $108K *

Lead the design and development of scalable data pipelines using Spark, Kafka, and cloud services. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data quality and optimize performance for analytics and machi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation in data engineering by designing robust data solutions, optimizing performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data integration and analysis for dive...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform freight movement data into insights by developing and maintaining robust data pipelines using Python, SQL, and AWS services. Collaborate across teams to drive innovations in analytics and ma...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $155K *

Optimize data processing systems, collaborate with top-tier engineers, and drive product strategy to enhance customer experience using advanced AI technology. Your insights will directly influence ini...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize data integration by building robust backend frameworks and services that enable seamless access, movement, and processing of data across enterprise systems, ensuring high reliability and perf...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Build robust data platform capabilities to enhance enterprise data usability across applications, analytics, and AI. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability and performance in data processing and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in engineering robust data pipelines and telemetry architectures, optimizing end-to-end data flows for enterprise analytics. Drive automation, ensure data quality, and enhance performa...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing robust data solutions, enhancing data integrity, and supporting analytics initiatives within a dynamic enterprise environment. Collaborate with stakehold...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of data engineering by developing scalable data pipelines and integrating diverse sources to support groundbreaking research and advanced analytics in a collaborative environment with...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's committed to transforming complex data into actionable insights. Utilize your expertise in data visualization and analytics to drive decision-making and enhance stakeholder engageme...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$118K *

Transform enterprise data management by leading the migration to a unified cloud-based data lake. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable architectures and optimize data pipelines...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Empower clients by leading the design and delivery of innovative data solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize data engineering processes, ensuring scalable and reliable analytics that dri...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape innovative data solutions by leading design and delivery efforts. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize data engineering processes, ensuring scalable and reliable outcomes that drive analyti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join us in shaping innovative data solutions as a Senior Databricks Data Engineering Consultant, leading complex projects and collaborating with clients to drive data-driven initiatives and optimize e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by managing and optimizing Azure cloud data platforms. Collaborate with data teams to develop efficient data pipelines, ensuring performance, scalability, and security while troubl...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower clients by designing and delivering scalable data solutions using Databricks. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize data pipelines and enhance analytics capabilities, ensuring effective da...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as you design and deliver innovative data solutions, collaborating with clients and stakeholders to build scalable, reliable systems that drive analytics and business insights in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform data landscapes by designing and delivering scalable solutions using Databricks. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to optimize data processes, ensuring effective analytics and report...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and delivering innovative data solutions. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to build scalable data pipelines and optimize analytics, leveraging your e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $140K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines and cloud solutions, driving data engineering standards and best practices while collaborating across teams to enhance business inte...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $140K *

Drive the development of scalable data solutions and pipelines, optimizing cloud-based architectures to enhance business intelligence and AI capabilities. Collaborate across teams, providing technical...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $140K *

Optimize data engineering practices by designing and developing scalable data pipelines and cloud solutions. Lead technical initiatives, mentor teams, and ensure high-quality data governance to suppor...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your data engineering expertise to design and optimize secure data pipelines and relational databases, enhancing performance and analytics for advanced visual applicatio...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in building robust data pipelines and optimizing databases to enhance analytics capabilities. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes and mentor junior engineers while ensuring...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $179K *

Engineer innovative analytics solutions that empower clients with actionable insights. Collaborate across teams to design and implement scalable data pipelines and AI-driven applications, enhancing wo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.