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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$110K - $130K *

Transform software solutions by leading design discussions, coding, and testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and maintain high-quality standards throughout th...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $206K *

Unlock the potential of data engineering by automating cloud data ingestion and transformation processes. Utilize cutting-edge AWS services to ensure reliability and performance in a mission-driven en...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $205K *

Lead the charge in designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise data solutions while mentoring junior engineers and driving customer success through exceptional service delivery and technical ex...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K - $129K *

Drive innovative data solutions by designing and maintaining production-grade pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure enterprise data models on modern cloud plat...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

The Cleared Data Engineer will work within a data engineering team to develop and maintain software systems that extract, transform, and load data from various formats into data models. The role requi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $202K *

Transform the data landscape by leading intricate Snowflake projects, designing robust architectures, and driving best practices to enable top-tier data services for advanced analytics and integration...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $202K *

Champion data-driven excellence by leading Snowflake technical engineering initiatives, enhancing architecture and standards for impactful analytics and integration projects. Collaborate globally to d...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $202K *

Unlock potential by leading Snowflake data architecture projects, guiding technical solutions, and ensuring robust data integration. Collaborate in a global team to enhance automation and self-service...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Elevate enterprise data strategy by architecting scalable solutions and collaborating with leadership to drive a transformative data initiative leveraging AWS and Snowflake, while integrating cutting...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Drive the design and operation of data services, ensuring continuous improvement and effective problem resolution. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful results and provide technical guidance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Shape data-driven decision-making by developing analytical tools and dashboards that empower leadership with actionable insights for technology investments and operational efficiency across the organi...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $155K *

Drive your career forward by leading the design and development of secure Azure data pipelines for a critical cybersecurity initiative, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data govern...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $100K *

Deliver robust data engineering solutions by designing and maintaining enterprise data pipelines. Collaborate with teams to integrate legacy systems and support analytics for Navy and DoD environments...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in building scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions while mentoring junior engineers. Drive innovation and foster collaboration to enhance product development and business inte...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$180K *

Innovate your career as a Principal Data Engineer, designing cutting-edge data infrastructure and lakehouse solutions. Leverage modern AI tools to enhance performance and quality while collaborating w...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $140K *

Contribute to the development of a modern platform by building features, connecting systems, and improving data usability. Engage with stakeholders and troubleshoot to deliver reliable software as par...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$121K - $243K *

Tackle exciting challenges in AI and LLM developments with a dynamic team. You'll design and optimize large-scale data systems, driving innovation and insights through robust analytics while enhancing...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Join us to transform operational data into actionable insights through meticulous data modeling, clear metric definitions, and impactful visualizations. Collaborate across teams to ensure accuracy and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data management in a secure environment. Contribute to essential data operations and support AI initiatives while collaborating closely with stakeholders to en...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$307K - $427K *

Lead the architectural evolution of global commerce data systems, driving innovation in AI and distributed infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product modeling and deli...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate business outcomes by designing and implementing scalable data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data from diverse sources, ensuring robust pipelines and reliable...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Innovate within a dynamic engineering team to create advanced software and data solutions, utilizing AI/ML technologies and cloud architectures. Collaborate to enhance systems and deliver production-r...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop innovative software solutions leveraging AI/ML technologies in cloud environments. Enhance existing systems and deliver scalable applications while collaborat...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $110K *

Elevate your career as you design and optimize scalable data solutions, enhancing analytics and governance across the enterprise while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$184K - $238K *

Optimize your impact by leading technical direction for integrated business solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to best practices while driving innovative software d...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

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.