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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$146K - $272K *

Lead the charge in shaping a robust data platform that supports AI innovation while maintaining stellar reliability, compliance, and security standards. Drive technology decisions and team development...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$178K - $220K *

Transform data insights into actionable recommendations, collaborating with engineers to enhance cloud commitment strategies. Drive analysis of usage forecasts and commitment performance to optimize s...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$178K - $220K *

Champion data-driven decisions by analyzing usage forecasts to optimize cloud commitments. Collaborate with engineers to enhance product offerings and ensure customer trust through precise recommendat...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $175K *

Transform energy forecasting by developing innovative ML models and algorithms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and communicate insights effectively, driving impactful s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $125K *

Develop high-volume data processing solutions to empower teams in extracting actionable insights from vast datasets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams using state-of-the-art technologies to enha...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$85K - $125K *

Engage in high-volume data processing projects using cutting-edge technologies to empower data scientists and analysts in deriving insights from vast data sets. Collaborate effectively to enhance data...

Denver, CORemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Join us to enhance our cloud data environment by implementing AWS solutions, managing Snowflake databases, and optimizing data integration processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive d...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $300K *

Cogent Security is seeking a Founding- and Staff-level Data Platform Engineer to design and implement the foundational pillars of its data platform and integration pipeline. The role involves building...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $155K *

Elevate your impact by building and operating data integrations that empower cyber operations. Play a vital role in enhancing national security applications through hands-on engineering and real produ...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion the evolution of data platforms by leading hands-on design and development efforts. Drive scalable data engineering practices, empowering teams with streamlined data processes and ensuring op...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion the design and execution of advanced data platforms, driving technical strategy and hands-on development to empower teams with robust, governed data solutions that enhance performance and qua...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Help us transform our data platform through technical leadership, building scalable systems and pipelines. Work collaboratively with domain teams to drive architectural vision into practice while ensu...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of technology by leading innovation in cloud and data solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance software development, ensure quality, and drive successful implementations that el...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer robust data pipelines on GCP to support CRM analytics and data science. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and reliability, transforming business questions into ac...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $175K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to enhance fraud detection and prevention. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovation and improve b...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $140K *

Elevate data solutions by building scalable pipelines and data lakes, optimizing analytics for decision-making. Collaborate in an agile environment to enhance data integrity and security while mentori...

2 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Optimize data integration across multi-cloud environments, driving strategy and architecture for scalable platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform data into actionable insights...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $228K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing a scalable Data Lakehouse architecture, establishing robust frameworks and compliance for secure data management in a cloud-native environment, empowering t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$112K - $135K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering by building scalable data solutions. Leverage your expertise in Azure, Databricks, and Python to drive innovation and governance across our en...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $245K *

Elevate data solutions by building pipelines and implementing AI on GCP. Collaborate with clients and teams to design modern data architectures, ensuring quality and security while driving innovation...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$176K - $210K *

Transform our data landscape as a Data Engineering leader overseeing architecture, ensuring robust analytics and visualization while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with key stakeholders...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $165K *

Develop a cutting-edge data ecosystem as a Senior Data Engineer, enhancing analytics, reporting, and machine learning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create efficient pipelines and accessi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$94K - $266K *

Join us to drive data modernization and AI solutions on Google Cloud Platform. Leverage your engineering expertise to build data pipelines, support ML development, and collaborate with clients to deli...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $266K *

Drive innovation in data engineering by building robust GCP solutions. Collaborate with clients and senior architects to design, implement, and optimize data pipelines and AI models, ensuring high-qua...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $230K *

Join a team that's redefining data solutions by leveraging Google Cloud Platform expertise. As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll build data pipelines, support AI development, and collaborate with clients...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.