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 - $190K *

Tackle the complexities of AI/GPU communication by enhancing NCCL for large-scale machine learning applications, driving reliability and performance in distributed GPU training, while leading cross-fu...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$242K - $275K *

Lead and elevate the Database Platform team, driving data architecture, reliability, and team culture for scalable data solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure data integrity and operation...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $197K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data-driven decision-making. Leverage your analytical expertise to influence strategic initiatives and drive growth within a dynamic business environment, coll...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$149K - $189K *

Transform enterprise data and AI solutions by leading architecture and modernization initiatives that align with client strategies, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing platforms tailored to...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance data systems linking ad performance to creative insights. Drive analytics engineering across the data lifecycle, ensuring reliability and usability for impactful reporti...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering by designing and supporting scalable data solutions and APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, enterprise-level architect...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engineer the future of data architecture while solving complex challenges. Build and optimize scalable data pipelines and warehouses, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive data integratio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $144K *

Lead the charge in transforming data operations by designing and implementing semantic data solutions that enhance business understanding and AI integration, ensuring consistent data usage across the...

2 weeks ago

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

$104K - $144K *

Reimagine data engineering by creating trusted, reusable data products that enhance decision-making and automate processes. Collaborate across teams to build a semantic layer that ensures consistent d...

2 weeks ago

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

$104K - $144K *

Design and implement semantic data solutions to enhance enterprise data consistency, enabling effective decision-making and AI integration across business domains. Collaborate with stakeholders to del...

2 weeks ago

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

$104K - $144K *

Contribute to the development of semantic data solutions, ensuring consistent data interpretation across the enterprise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and validate data...

2 weeks ago

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

$104K - $144K *

Elevate your career by designing and delivering semantic data solutions that enhance enterprise data understanding, enabling AI and analytics to drive informed decision-making across business function...

2 weeks ago

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

$104K - $144K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering by creating semantic data solutions that enhance business intelligence and AI capabilities, ensuring consistent data interpretation across the organizati...

2 weeks ago

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

$104K - $144K *

Transform data engineering by designing reusable Snowflake products, implementing semantic layers, and ensuring data quality. Collaborate with business leaders to enhance decision-making and automate...

2 weeks ago

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

$104K - $144K *

Drive the development of semantic data solutions, ensuring consistent data interpretation across the enterprise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and automate process...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by designing scalable CI/CD pipelines and secure Azure environments while collaborating with engineering teams to ensure efficient software deployment...

Markham, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform client data strategies by building scalable Microsoft Fabric pipelines that drive analytics and reporting. Collaborate across teams to ensure data quality and optimize performance, directly...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform client data experiences by building scalable Microsoft Fabric pipelines that drive analytics and reporting. Collaborate across teams to ensure data quality and optimize performance, directly...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful data engineering solutions that enhance client analytics and reporting. Build scalable pipelines and optimize performance in Microsoft Fabric, ensuring data quality and reliability whi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Engineer scalable Azure data solutions, leading architecture and modernization initiatives. Collaborate with teams to define standards and ensure high-performance data integration, governance, and sec...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's transforming decision-making through machine learning. You'll build and deploy models that enhance quoting, material selection, and factory operations, ensuring accuracy and efficie...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $150K *

Champion the design and maintenance of a robust data platform, leading a team of engineers to optimize data flows and ensure high-quality analytics. Collaborate across functions to align technical sol...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$147K - $210K *

Elevate infrastructure solutions by developing large-scale systems and networks. Collaborate with teams to enhance cloud technologies and deliver critical services for diverse industries, ensuring opt...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $210K *

Empower your career with a role focused on developing large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance cloud technologies and deliver critical services for diverse...

Cambridge, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Take ownership of ETL development for a geospatial visualization platform, optimizing data pipelines and ensuring reliable data flow into PostgreSQL. Collaborate with analysts to refine data needs and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.