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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$106K - $136K *

Unlock insights as a Data Scientist, leveraging AI/ML expertise and programming skills to analyze large datasets. Collaborate on innovative solutions, communicate findings, and drive data-driven decis...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$106K - $136K *

Elevate data-driven decision-making by leveraging AI/ML expertise to analyze complex datasets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to extract insights, develop models, and communicate findings eff...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by driving data engineering excellence in Palantir Foundry, transforming legacy systems into robust pipelines and applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to de...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Innovate with us to build AI-powered applications and robust data solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance our data foundations and deliver scalable, reliable software that meets client needs an...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Unlock your potential by building innovative AI applications and data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data foundations and deliver scalable software that drives value for...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Unlock innovative AI and data solutions by building scalable applications and robust data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform analytical models into reliable software that...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$93K - $141K *

Innovate data solutions by building and maintaining robust pipelines that enhance healthcare data products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and reliability in data delivery...

Framingham, MARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing a skilled data engineering team, ensuring quality workflows and establishing data standards. Drive innovative solutions for efficient data ingestion and delivery across ent...

Harrisburg, PARemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $149K *

Drive innovation by building and maintaining data pipelines and governance policies in a hybrid cloud environment. Collaborate with a small team to ensure reliable data flow and access control, enhanc...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $240K *

Engage in full-stack development to enhance customer experience by building features that optimize cloud, AI, and data management. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues and improve system docu...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $240K *

Transform the future of cloud management by building features across the stack. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance customer experiences and optimize data spend while growing your skills in a s...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $168K *

Elevate your career by driving innovative data and AI governance. Lead a technical team to embed trusted data practices, enhance data quality, and automate governance, all while fostering collaboratio...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Drive the development and enhancement of a robust enterprise data platform, focusing on scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and data processing solutions to support analytics and governance initiatives across...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Drive enterprise data architecture by leading Databricks initiatives, ensuring robust governance, security, and modernization of data platforms. Collaborate with stakeholders to design scalable soluti...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$122K - $177K *

Empower data engineering by building and productionizing GenAI solutions that enhance workflows, improve operational efficiency, and streamline data access, while collaborating with cross-functional t...

6 days ago

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

$136K - $253K *

Transform your career by designing and maintaining a robust data platform that processes large-scale legal and financial document data. Collaborate across teams to build scalable backend services and...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$136K - $253K *

Transform the landscape of legal and financial data by designing and maintaining robust data platforms. Enhance data processing and infrastructure, ensuring scalability, compliance, and efficiency in...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$138K - $165K *

Transform data landscapes by designing and building robust data pipelines and AI-driven solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance data quality and accelerate production-ready prototypes ac...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive the evolution of our data platform by designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges and mentor engineers while ensuring d...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in designing cutting-edge enterprise data architectures that enable scalable, secure, and AI-ready solutions, while collaborating with technical teams to deliver impactful client engag...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $185K *

Shape the future of data engineering by leading the architecture and evolution of a robust enterprise data platform, ensuring reliability and integration across analytics, reporting, and AI capabiliti...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Develop scalable data infrastructure and analytics solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize decision-making and ensure data integrity for better business insights...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$192K - $269K *

Lead the charge in shaping data foundations for AI products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to build reliable data workflows and actionable insights that enhance decision-making and product...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $150K *

Lead the design and development of scalable data solutions to optimize data pipelines and ensure robust data quality, partnering with stakeholders for impactful business insights...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Innovate data solutions as a Lead Data Engineer. Collaborate across teams to design and implement scalable architectures, guide delivery, and ensure quality in data engineering practices for impactful...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.