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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$87K - $270K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering by building innovative data solutions and pipelines. Leverage your expertise in cloud technologies and data governance to drive impactful busi...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $293K *

Lead the development of data solutions for ingestion, transformation, and governance, utilizing cloud and big data technologies. Collaborate with teams to optimize data pipelines and ensure compliance...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$155K - $180K *

Discover innovative solutions as you manage and integrate Big Data/Cloud technologies in a dynamic, agile team. Collaborate with engineers to transform data for critical applications, ensuring excelle...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $190K *

Unlock potential by designing innovative data solutions that transform multi-INT data into actionable insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance national security operations through advanced a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $190K *

Unlock potential by architecting innovative data solutions that transform multi-INT data into actionable insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance national security operations through advance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $253K *

Transform data landscapes by building scalable pipelines and governance frameworks. Leverage cloud and big data technologies to optimize data ingestion, quality, and compliance, while collaborating wi...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading a 20+ team of Analytics Engineers in transforming data foundations, driving AI adoption, and pushing Snowflake's data analytics capabilities forward to meet internal and cu...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $143K *

Unlock the potential of data by architecting scalable pipelines and driving analytics initiatives, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance our data solutions in a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovative Data & AI solutions by collaborating with stakeholders, defining architectures, and promoting best practices to improve business outcomes and accelerate technology adoption across the...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of data and AI by partnering with teams to craft scalable solutions, advance technology decisions, and promote innovation through modern architectures that drive business outcomes and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Innovate robust Data & AI solutions by translating complex business outcomes into scalable architectures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to guide technology decisions and accelerate delivery...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $200K *

Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and models, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data practices and ensure quality. Drive modernization efforts in data engineering, optimizi...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and optimization of scalable ETL/ELT pipelines while enhancing data integration and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive architectural decisions and automate workf...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Make your mark at the forefront of autonomous driving by engineering systems that optimize data collection and model improvement. Collaborate closely with ML experts to enhance training efficiency and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of global data centers by driving innovative planning strategies and managing complex programs that influence multi-billion-dollar investments and capacity delive...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by developing and deploying innovative AI applications that leverage machine learning and generative AI. Collaborate across teams to transform cutting-edge research into impactful pro...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate innovation by developing and deploying cutting-edge AI applications. Collaborate across teams to transform advanced machine learning and generative AI research into impactful products, driv...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$168K - $252K *

Unlock advanced data insights by designing and implementing scalable data architectures. Lead innovation in statistical methods while mentoring teams, driving optimal decision-making, and influencing...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing scalable data pipelines that empower data-driven decision-making across diverse business domains. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data quality and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$124K - $174K *

Lead the design and modernization of enterprise data platforms using Snowflake and AWS. Drive migrations, enable advanced analytics, and ensure governance while collaborating with stakeholders to alig...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $141K *

Drive impactful data engineering solutions by leveraging AI and LLM technologies. Collaborate with clients to build scalable data pipelines and applications, translating complex data into actionable i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $141K *

Drive the development of scalable data engineering solutions, leveraging AI and LLM technologies to enhance client engagements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful analytical...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $141K *

Lead transformative data engineering initiatives by designing scalable pipelines and AI solutions, collaborating with clients to drive impactful outcomes across diverse industries while leveraging cut...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $141K *

Lead transformative data engineering initiatives, leveraging AI and LLM technologies to deliver scalable solutions. Collaborate with clients across industries, driving impactful outcomes through innov...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $141K *

Champion data-driven solutions by leading complex data engineering and AI projects. Collaborate with clients to optimize data strategies, build scalable infrastructures, and deliver impactful analytic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.