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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$176K - $332K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Software Engineer, leading the design, development, and testing of innovative software solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet system requir...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $225K *

Unlock your potential by joining a talented team to develop innovative software solutions that meet program requirements and enhance mission success for our valued clients...

1 month ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion data-driven decision-making by architecting and enhancing ML data infrastructure, optimizing pipelines, and enabling efficient AI/ML solutions, driving operational improvements and insights f...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $160K *

Shape the future of data engineering by building reliable data products and pipelines on Microsoft Fabric. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and support BI and analytics...

1 week ago

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

$192K - $272K *

Lead the architectural evolution of core data infrastructure, driving the design of ingestion frameworks and orchestration systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure durable platform capabilities for...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$124K - $190K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing scalable data architectures using Databricks on AWS or Azure. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data integrity and optimize data flow, driving impa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by designing scalable, secure platforms. As a senior technical leader, you'll guide critical initiatives, mentor engineers, and collaborate with top executi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $152K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing data engineering solutions that enhance data governance and quality for financial services clients, ensuring compliance and transparency across complex da...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$152K - $221K *

Join a team that's transforming data into AI solutions. Lead technical delivery for major clients, architecting scalable platforms and innovative workflows while collaborating across engineering, sale...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $220K *

Shape the future of web data extraction by designing scalable systems that process billions of pages. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and operational excellence in a fa...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $220K *

Elevate your career by designing scalable web crawling systems that process billions of pages. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance data quality and operational excellence while leveraging cutti...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $220K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of web data extraction. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll design scalable systems, write production code, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhan...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $140K *

Engineer robust data pipelines and optimize data governance to deliver analytics-ready datasets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and leverage AI tools, ensuring efficie...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$232K - $303K *

Transform the user experience by leading innovative projects that enhance product functionality and drive customer satisfaction across diverse teams and platforms...

Seattle, WARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$267K - $297K *

Innovate and lead the design of resilient distributed systems, tackling complex infrastructure challenges to enhance performance and reliability for millions of users globally. Drive technical strateg...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in data analysis to drive operational excellence in healthcare. Collaborate across teams to interpret complex datasets and ensure compliance with regulato...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in developing transformative applications that empower scientists to streamline decision-making in drug discovery, from target identification to validation and optimization across dive...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Elevate user experiences via advanced data science techniques to enhance algorithm performance and drive engagement. Collaborate with a passionate team to implement innovative solutions that leave a s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Manage a technical team overseeing data collection software and test environments, ensuring smooth operations and collaboration with vendors. Drive cross-functional execution to support high-quality d...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $135K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering by building and optimizing data pipelines for enterprise analytics. Lead initiatives that ensure data quality and empower stakeholders with curated data...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Empower innovative software solutions by developing and enhancing complex systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality code and support diverse projects, ensuring adherence to desi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$49K - $290K *

Pioneer insightful analytics by transforming data into impactful solutions. Collaborate closely with teams to create dashboards and visualizations that drive strategic decision-making and enhance oper...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Empower analytics initiatives by operationalizing data artifacts across domains. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data models and deliver impactful analytics products that drive business goals...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$130K - $150K *

Transform data accessibility by building real-time pipelines and supporting analytics. Collaborate across teams to enhance data quality and drive data-driven decisions, while maintaining robust data i...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$149K - $189K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise data and AI architecture initiatives, aligning technical solutions with client strategies to drive measurable business outcomes and accelerate digital transforma...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.