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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$210K - $247K *

Elevate application security by leading initiatives and shaping best practices across multiple programming languages, while collaborating with engineering teams to ensure that security is integrated a...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Pioneer innovative data solutions as a hands-on leader, driving architecture and delivery for enterprise-scale Databricks projects while mentoring engineers and shaping practice growth across APAC...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$182K *

Shape your career by leading data analytics engineering for critical government and healthcare projects. Drive innovation in data warehousing, ensuring security and efficiency while collaborating with...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team to design AI-ready data architectures using Microsoft Azure. You will connect business goals to scalable data solutions, optimizing the data flow for analytics and AI, ensuring sec...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $175K *

Shape data-driven solutions as a Data Architect, utilizing Azure technologies to create scalable, AI-ready data architectures that unlock business insights and enhance operational performance through...

Toronto, ONRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Shape the future of data engineering by designing and automating enterprise data pipelines in a cloud environment. Collaborate on innovative projects while leveraging your expertise in Azure and Datab...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $194K *

Unlock potential by leading data governance initiatives and architecting advanced analytics solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive strategic outcomes, ensuring best practices in data manage...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $194K *

Shape transformative data solutions by leading architectural decisions, driving governance practices, and mentoring teams to optimize client operations and enhance decision-making through advanced ana...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $194K *

Shape transformative data solutions by leading architectural decisions, driving governance practices, and collaborating with stakeholders to optimize operations and empower decision-making through adv...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $194K *

Shape the future of data governance by leading transformative solutions that enhance client operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive architectural decisions and implement advanced analytics...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$139K - $174K *

Engage in transformative data solutions as a Lead Solution Architect, driving strategic initiatives and governance practices. Collaborate with teams to optimize operations and deliver high-value outco...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $188K *

Champion transformative data solutions by leading architectural design and governance initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovation, optimize operations, and deliver impactful analyti...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$128K - $256K *

Partner with us to optimize the advertising funnel through advanced ML technologies. Engage in impactful system development and research while collaborating with global teams to enhance delivery effic...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of data engineering by leading enterprise-scale projects, optimizing data pipelines, and driving strategic initiatives. Collaborate with teams to enhance data platforms and ensure gov...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform data engineering by leading enterprise-scale projects, optimizing data pipelines, and shaping governance policies. Collaborate with teams to enhance data platforms and drive strategic initia...

Springfield, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $151K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise-scale data engineering projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop scalable architectures, ensure data integrity, and optimize performance while providing...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $108K *

Build and optimize scalable ELT pipelines to transform complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data governance and support a modern data estate within...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with a hands-on role that bridges technology and business impact. Collaborate with enterprise customers to deliver data & AI solutions, while developing your skills alongside experien...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Own the entire sales process from initial conversation to signature, driving technical evaluations and business cases. Collaborate closely with leadership and engineering to influence product developm...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead complex Power BI analytics engagements, delivering data-driven solutions that enhance decision-making, foster stakeholder alignment, and support sustained enterprise adoption. Collaborate with cr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $178K *

Lead agile software development as a Technical Leader, aligning IT strategy with business goals. Drive data governance, enhance system performance, and mentor teams while delivering high-quality softw...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $166K *

Drive end-to-end business intelligence solutions to enhance Google Ads' commercial measurement strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful data models, dashboards, and insigh...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$129K - $174K *

Drive innovative solutions as a Systems Development Engineer II, simplifying complex challenges while enhancing customer experiences across a suite of Analytics services. Collaborate with teams to inf...

3 days ago

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

$96K - $137K *

Lead the charge in optimizing enterprise data infrastructure, enhancing system reliability, and modernizing data pipelines using cloud-native architectures and AI tools to drive operational excellence...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $180K *

Drive impactful backend solutions for critical warehouse systems, enhancing usability and performance. Collaborate across teams to deliver robust features and ensure operational excellence in a fast-p...

4 days 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.