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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$160K - $185K *

Transform your career by developing advanced data science solutions that empower decision-making within the Department of Defense. Collaborate with mission-focused teams to analyze large datasets and...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$198K - $297K *

Join us to lead the design and evolution of a cutting-edge Real-Time Analytics Platform, driving high-throughput, low-latency data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance scalabi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$147K - $210K *

Drive innovation in mapping technology by developing advanced software solutions and implementing GenAI techniques. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and solve comple...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform data into insights by developing impactful Power BI dashboards and reports. Collaborate with stakeholders to define reporting needs, ensuring accuracy and clarity for both technical and non...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $250K *

Lead the charge in enterprise data management by developing taxonomies, ontologies, and metadata strategies that enhance data interoperability and governance. Collaborate with key stakeholders to driv...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the development of robust data pipelines and governance frameworks to enhance AI capabilities, ensuring data is accessible, discoverable, and secure for mission-critical applications in a dynami...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $316K *

Transform the landscape of data traffic by developing innovative core software solutions that process massive data in real-time, enabling scalable and efficient traffic control across multi-cloud envi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $226K *

Partner with us to architect scalable data processing systems, lead migrations, and resolve challenges on Google Cloud Platform. Collaborate with clients to optimize data ingestion, storage, and analy...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $207K *

Lead the design and development of scalable data solutions, optimizing data pipelines and integrations. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable data products, enhanci...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative distributed systems to enhance large-scale LLM inference. Collaborate with a high-impact team to optimize performance, reliability, and user experience across the stack, ensuring se...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's building cutting-edge distributed systems for large-scale LLM inference. You'll enhance model performance, scalability, and reliability while collaborating across the stack to deliv...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of AI by building robust distributed systems for large-scale LLM inference. Collaborate with a high-impact team to enhance model performance, reliability, and user experience across o...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize large-scale LLM inference by building robust distributed systems. Collaborate across the stack to enhance performance, reliability, and user experience, while driving innovative solutions in...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform the landscape of AI by building robust distributed systems for large-scale LLM inference. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance model performance, scalability, and reliability, ensuring...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $234K *

Unlock potential by developing and implementing data engineering solutions for web-based applications that streamline data management and compliance, enhancing data movement and integration across cus...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $163K *

Drive the development of data pipelines and geospatial analysis to enhance climate risk assessments, ensuring data quality and accuracy while supporting the Data Operations team in achieving its missi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and maintain scalable data pipelines, ensuring data quality and optimizing architecture for cloud platforms. Drive automation and enhance data product...

Washington, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $160K *

Unlock your potential by designing and implementing cutting-edge AI solutions that drive business outcomes. Collaborate with diverse teams to tackle complex challenges and influence stakeholders in a...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$185K - $200K *

Shape the future of data science in national security by leading advanced machine learning projects, collaborating with government stakeholders, and delivering actionable insights from complex dataset...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Drive impactful data solutions by building and maintaining robust data pipelines, enhancing analytics capabilities, and supporting cross-functional teams to enable data-driven decision-making across t...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$230K - $270K *

Shape the future of AI-driven utilities by architecting a robust MLOps infrastructure. As the first engineer on a new team, you'll define deployment, scalability, and cost strategies while fostering a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in shaping and owning the data infrastructure. Define standards, design the foundational data model, and ensure governance while creating efficient data pipelines for growth and regula...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$179K - $277K *

The Data Scientist for PGC Traffic Strategy at TikTok will analyze user behavior and product features to generate actionable business insights. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$170K - $240K *

Lead the design and development of scalable data solutions, integrating healthcare data and optimizing performance within an Azure Databricks environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to en...

Monterey Park, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$170K - $240K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of scalable data solutions, integrating healthcare data, and ensuring platform reliability within a collaborative environment focused on analytic...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

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.