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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$200K - $300K *

Help us turn data into insights that drive strategic financial decisions. You'll build reliable data pipelines, code features, and empower teams with trustworthy analytics to enhance operational effic...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$191K - $237K *

Oversee the development and evaluation of ML infrastructure for virtual cell models, ensuring efficient data processing and performance measurement. Collaborate with researchers to enhance model train...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of designing and managing enterprise cloud platforms across AWS and Azure. Leverage Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD practices to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable technology solut...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $160K *

Lead the design and deployment of advanced machine learning systems, focusing on feature engineering and real-time inference. Collaborate on scalable solutions to enhance data processing and ensure hi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Drive the integration of advanced security solutions, collaborating with clients to implement and troubleshoot DataStealth features while enhancing system performance and connectivity in a dynamic, cu...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engineers a scalable data platform architecture aligning with business goals. Drive high-impact decisions, mentor team members, and ensure data quality while collaborating across functions to enhance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$118K - $159K *

Lead the charge in data science innovation by managing a team of experts to develop predictive models and optimize workflows, ensuring data integrity and compliance while delivering actionable insight...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $262K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize scalable data pipelines and infrastructure, enabling analytics and AI-driven capabilities. Collaborate across functions to deliver high-quality data solution...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$228K - $342K *

Innovate with us to design and build core ML systems for next-gen AI agents, integrating model logic and orchestration for scalable solutions that impact millions. Collaborate within senior teams to d...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $180K *

Optimize AI-driven insights by developing and deploying advanced ML models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences through innovative solutions in NLP and generative AI, e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$210K - $260K *

Drive the evolution of our AI data platform, ensuring high-volume ingestion, processing, and governance of diverse media. Collaborate with researchers to create reproducible datasets and build infrast...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $165K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data architecture by leading the design and delivery of unified customer data solutions within the Salesforce ecosystem, ensuring client success through innova...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Unlock insights as a senior Data Engineer, collaborating with teams to transform business questions into actionable data solutions, while developing scalable pipelines and BI models that drive decisio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

Transform data into actionable insights by building scalable data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making processes through curated datasets and analytics, drivin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

Elevate your career by building impactful data solutions that drive insights across underwriting, claims, and operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform business needs into actio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

Optimize data solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to create actionable insights and scalable data products that drive business decisions and enhance operational efficiency...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining robust data systems, developing ETL pipelines, and creating insightful dashboards. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational performance and ensure...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive the design, build, and support of enterprise data pipelines and products, ensuring reliable data movement and transformation across modern cloud platforms while collaborating with cross-function...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$220K - $245K *

Optimize our data infrastructure and advertising products by developing scalable data pipelines and leading cross-functional initiatives. Mentor engineers and drive technical excellence within a colla...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud infrastructure for a leading financial data provider. You'll manage AWS environments, automate workflows, and enhance security, ensuring reliability and efficiency...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $291K *

Unlock potential by leading the architecture and performance of a cutting-edge S3 data path. Drive technical direction and influence cross-functional teams while tackling complex challenges in distrib...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $257K *

Champion the design and implementation of scalable AI infrastructure, leading a team to enhance performance and reliability for production ML models. Drive innovation and foster a collaborative cultur...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$171K - $257K *

Empower AI innovation by leading the design and implementation of scalable ML systems. Drive performance and reliability while mentoring a collaborative team, ensuring Workday's AI capabilities thrive...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$171K - $257K *

Unlock the potential of AI by leading the design and implementation of scalable systems for machine learning models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and reliability, dri...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Data Operations Engineer, designing and maintaining real-time data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and reliability, supporting miss...

2 weeks 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.