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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$120K - $170K *

Innovate data engineering processes by building and optimizing robust data pipelines. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance data accessibility, driving informed decision-making across the organiza...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$231K - $378K *

Architect database performance strategies to optimize LinkedIn's data infrastructure. Lead initiatives across online and offline systems, enhancing query execution and storage efficiency while mentori...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $165K *

Transform data into actionable insights by developing secure data pipelines and workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to process diverse datasets using advanced technologies, ensuring hig...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $183K *

Empower data-driven decisions by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines and cloud platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality data solutions that support anal...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $175K *

Elevate your career by designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines and cloud platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative data solutions that drive analytics and machi...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engage in building and maintaining data pipelines and infrastructure, enhancing product insights, and collaborating with engineering and product teams. This role spans the full data stack, promoting g...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive the development and maintenance of data pipelines, enhancing data quality and supporting analytics initiatives. Collaborate across teams to ensure reliable systems while growing expertise in dis...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Build and maintain robust data pipelines and infrastructure, transforming raw data into actionable insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance data quality and support analytics and machine le...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $235K *

Shape the future of data infrastructure by enhancing the Data Lakehouse team's capabilities to enable seamless data storage and analysis, impacting internal and external stakeholders with high-volume...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's building robust data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric to connect core business systems with enterprise data. Collaborate across departments to create reliable data products that dri...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by building robust data pipelines in Microsoft Fabric. Collaborate across teams to transform complex data into trusted insights, supporting analytics and business solutions across...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the development and scaling of an enterprise data platform, focusing on data pipelines and infrastructure. Engage with teams to ensure effective data governance, security best practices...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Shape the future of data engineering by designing robust pipelines to support ML initiatives. Collaborate with machine learning teams to ensure timely and accurate data handling, transforming complex...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing cloud-native data solutions that enhance operational efficiency and drive insights for healthcare clients. You'll build and optimize scalable data pipelines...

Baltimore, MDRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$146K - $234K *

Innovate data engineering solutions to enhance web-based applications for data management. Collaborate on data transformation and compliance, ensuring efficient data movement and integration across sy...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $238K *

Unlock potential by leading a data engineering team to architect scalable data solutions. Drive the evolution of data architecture, ensuring high performance and reliability across platforms for enhan...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $180K *

Unlock the potential of data by developing and optimizing pipelines, ensuring integrity during migrations, and collaborating with teams to enhance reporting and visualization efforts in a dynamic envi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $135K *

Join a team that's driving digital transformation by architecting and optimizing high-performance data pipelines in Databricks Lakehouse environments. Collaborate with federal technical teams to enhan...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $322K *

Join our team to design and optimize data pipelines, enhancing cost allocation and forecasting. Leverage your expertise in Python, SQL, and cloud technologies to drive data reliability and operational...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $178K *

Unlock the potential of data by designing and optimizing robust data pipelines and models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and accessibility, driving impactful analytic...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $200K *

Engage in building scalable data pipelines to enhance financial insights for our Machine Learning team. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver robust data solutions and implement modern engineering...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative data solutions by collaborating with engineers and scientists to enhance data availability and scalability for critical national security missions. Join a dynamic team leveraging cutt...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $316K *

Join a team that designs and implements high-performance data architectures to optimize large-scale recommendation systems, ensuring stability and scalability in data and service engineering. Collabor...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $150K *

Lead the design and implementation of scalable data pipelines, enhancing data quality and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and optimize our data plat...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Develop and deploy robust data pipelines and solutions in cloud environments, leveraging advanced tools for data ingestion, transformation, and visualization. Collaborate with IT and business teams to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.