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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$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in transforming healthcare analytics by building robust data models and dashboards. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to deliver actionable insights, ensuring data quality and clar...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$166K - $220K *

Lead the design and governance of enterprise-scale data platforms using Databricks. Drive technical excellence, mentor teams, and implement best practices for scalable, secure data solutions that alig...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $150K *

Advance your career by building secure data pipelines and optimizing AWS infrastructure for AI-driven automation. Collaborate with experts to transform fragmented data into trusted datasets while ensu...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $155K *

Engineer robust data exchange solutions across regions, ensuring compliance and security. Develop scalable backend services and data pipelines while collaborating globally with cross-functional teams...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $190K *

Join a dynamic team as a technical leader, guiding engineers in unifying diverse analytics applications into a scalable platform. Drive integration, mentor talent, and enhance data pipelines while col...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $190K *

Drive the unification of diverse analytics applications by providing technical leadership and hands-on engineering expertise. Collaborate with teams to design scalable solutions, mentor engineers, and...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $250K *

Contribute to innovative engineering solutions by developing physics-informed surrogate models on Azure Machine Learning, enhancing design optimization and simulation accuracy in engineering processes...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $250K *

Empower innovation by designing and deploying ML models that seamlessly predict engineering outcomes, optimizing design cycles through advanced surrogate modeling techniques using Azure Machine Learni...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $250K *

Engage with cutting-edge technologies by building and deploying physics-informed ML models on Azure to optimize engineering simulations and accelerate design cycles, driving innovation in physical sys...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $208K *

Engage as a Technical Architect to design and implement innovative data solutions, lead client engagements, and mentor teams while driving strategic migrations and product development in a collaborati...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $208K *

Shape the future of data architecture by leading innovative solutions, driving technical excellence, and mentoring teams to deliver impactful results in data intelligence and analytics across diverse...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $208K *

Inspire innovation by leading technical architecture for data solutions, driving strategic client engagements, and developing reusable accelerators. Collaborate with teams to enhance data intelligence...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $208K *

Innovate solutions as a Technical Architect, driving data architecture and migrations. Lead workshops, design Lakehouse architectures, and mentor teams while delivering impactful client engagements an...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's transforming government data into seamless operations. As a platform engineer, you will design the data pipelines and AI workflows that empower local governments to serve their comm...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing enterprise big data and AI platform initiatives, ensuring robust security and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess technical requirements and driv...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$114K - $185K *

Optimize data-driven strategies to enhance business performance across key verticals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop analytical tools, generate insights, and support AI initiatives...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to develop scalable data solutions that empower research and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance the Unified Data Platform, ensuring data qua...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive progress at the forefront of data analytics by maintaining and optimizing Databricks environments, ensuring seamless data onboarding and migration while collaborating with a dynamic team to deli...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's developing cutting-edge machine learning solutions to tackle real-world challenges, enhancing systems for diverse customers, including those in the DoD, while having the opportunity...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead dynamic ML programs for the DoD, driving technical strategy and team growth. Utilize hands-on expertise in machine learning and computer vision to foster strong customer relationships and deliver...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to the development of innovative machine learning models for music recommendations, collaborating with a founding team to enhance user engagement through scalable, real-time systems and dat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by contributing to data-driven platforms and automation. Collaborate to design, develop, and maintain scalable software systems, ensuring robust support for enterprise applications th...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $192K *

Drive your career with innovative data solutions that empower users across various roles. Own the analytics journey from question to answer, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in reporting and data disc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $192K *

Engineer a cutting-edge data platform that empowers users with accurate analytics, enabling seamless reporting and insights across diverse teams. Drive innovation in AI-assisted query authoring and da...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Transform data into actionable insights by building and maintaining data-driven platforms. Join us in enhancing automation solutions and ensuring system reliability for enterprise-scale applications w...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.