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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$110K - $130K *

Empower innovation by partnering with data science to build and maintain robust ML pipelines. Drive automation and observability in production systems, ensuring reliable match data at scale while coll...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by engineering robust ML pipelines and automating data workflows. Collaborate with data scientists to ensure reliable, scalable systems while enhancing documentation and testing in a...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$193K - $285K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performing data engineering team to create scalable solutions. Drive architectural excellence and foster innovation through effective management, cross-collaboration...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$193K - $285K *

Tackle enterprise-scale data challenges as a leader in data engineering. Drive strategic technical visions and foster a culture of excellence while guiding a dynamic team to deliver flexible, reliable...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$193K - $285K *

Unlock the potential of data engineering by leading a dynamic team, driving technical vision, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, while delivering reliable solutions at scale in a fast...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$192K - $213K *

Transform data processing by building robust, low-latency pipelines for infrared missions. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to deliver high-quality geospatial data products, ensuring reliabil...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $190K *

Lead and develop data engineering and AI teams to modernize infrastructure, optimize pipelines, and deliver trusted insights for workforce management, ensuring alignment with executive strategies and...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Architect data foundations and AI capabilities to enhance workforce intelligence. Lead two pods focused on data engineering and AI development, driving modernization and automation for scalable insigh...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Innovate workforce intelligence by leading data foundations and AI capabilities. Drive strategic modernization of data pipelines and automation tools, ensuring trusted insights and AI readiness across...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the transformation of workforce analytics by developing AI-driven insights and modernizing data infrastructure. Oversee two pods focused on data engineering and AI enablement, ensuring efficient...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $195K *

Drive the development of AI capabilities and data infrastructure, leading two pods to modernize pipelines and enhance workforce analytics. Shape strategies for automation and AI enablement, ensuring d...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Contribute to quality excellence in data center construction by managing the 3rd Party Quality Agent program, enhancing collaboration, driving accountability, and ensuring on-time delivery through eff...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential by leading quality assurance for our critical data center projects. Oversee 3rd Party Quality Agents and drive continuous improvement to ensure on-time delivery and excellence ac...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing quality programs across data center engineering, enhancing collaboration between diverse teams and optimizing processes for successful project delivery...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to the management of quality programs in data center construction, ensuring standards and accountability among stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement and effective coordination to achie...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to the oversight and continuous improvement of the 3rd Party Quality Agent program, ensuring quality outcomes and efficient coordination among diverse teams for on-time delivery of global d...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Explore the forefront of quality management in data centers, leading initiatives that enforce standards, enhance performance, and ensure timely delivery across projects. Collaborate with cross-functio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the management and continuous improvement of the 3rd Party Quality Agent program, ensuring high-quality outcomes and effective collaboration among diverse stakeholders in data center construction...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive quality outcomes by managing 3rd Party Quality Agent programs, ensuring effective coordination and oversight across diverse teams. Leverage partnerships and metrics for continuous improvement in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion enterprise data architecture by establishing standards and a unified data catalog. Collaborate across teams to define metrics and ensure data governance, driving alignment and clarity in a ha...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $144K *

Help us shape the future of data engineering by designing and delivering innovative semantic data solutions that enhance decision-making and drive automation across the enterprise, collaborating close...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$135K - $160K *

Champion enterprise data architecture and AI/ML solutions, leading initiatives in data integration, governance, and analytics. Drive innovation in data pipelines and model validation while mentoring t...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of hybrid cloud data platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive architectural decisions and ensure secure, scalable solutions...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$168K - $322K *

Build and operate core infrastructure services for global AI platforms, developing secure cloud-native solutions and orchestrating automation to enhance reliability and scalability in a collaborative...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $220K *

Join us in leading the design and implementation of hybrid cloud data platforms. You'll drive architectural decisions, collaborate with teams, and ensure secure, scalable solutions that enhance busine...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.