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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$129K - $174K *

Join a team that's redefining analytics solutions by developing large-scale systems. Collaborate with top engineers to enhance customer experiences and tackle complex challenges in a dynamic, innovati...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$75K - $135K *

Innovate your career by delivering robust software solutions that enhance trend research automation. Collaborate with data scientists to integrate new technologies and ensure actionable insights for i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$162K - $387K *

Optimize Linux storage components for high-performance compute platforms. Analyze performance bottlenecks, drive root-cause analysis, and enhance reliability through innovative solutions. Collaborate...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Elevate machine learning capabilities by designing and deploying scalable ML systems. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to transform complex problems into impactful solutions, ensuring reliabi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leveraging machine learning to enhance decision-making in production systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build, deploy, and monitor models that improve operational...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $144K *

Pioneer innovative data solutions by leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data management and visualization, driving impactful insight...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$106K - $140K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of fraud prevention, leveraging data to develop and enhance models that detect emerging trends. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to refine strategies and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of pipeline inspection by enhancing models for detection, classification, and regression. Collaborate across teams to drive innovative solutions and uphold quality, impacting the indu...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$87K - $110K *

Unlock potential by developing and enhancing credit risk models to drive growth while managing risk. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze data, present insights, and support strategic in...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$124K - $186K *

Join a team that's building fault-tolerant streaming applications for real-time analytics and critical data services. As a senior engineer, you'll design high-performance systems, mentor peers, and en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$124K - $186K *

Develop high-performance streaming applications and architect scalable systems. Lead technical direction, mentor engineers, and ensure production reliability for real-time data services using Java, Ka...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and optimization of scalable cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance automation, reliability, and cost efficiency while mentorin...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $188K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in data solutions management, optimizing performance for very large databases, and mentoring talent to deliver high-quality insights that empower critical busines...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $188K *

Champion innovation in data solutions by leading a team to optimize and manage Very Large Databases (VLDBs) with SQL Server. Use your expertise to enhance performance, mentor talent, and drive data ar...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $188K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovation in data solutions, guiding projects from design to delivery. Lead the development of high-performance SQL Server databases while mentoring talent and optimiz...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $150K *

Champion data excellence by leading a dynamic engineering team to design, implement, and optimize data infrastructures, ensuring alignment with strategic goals while fostering innovation and collabora...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Empower our data platform by designing, building, and operating core capabilities. Collaborate with teams to enhance ingestion, storage, and API functionalities, ensuring scalability and resilience wh...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $215K *

Take ownership of data engineering initiatives to enable AI and analytics capabilities. Lead the design and implementation of scalable data integration solutions while ensuring data quality and govern...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$206K - $269K *

Drive innovation in machine learning as you develop intelligent systems for query understanding and search relevance, enhancing user experience across diverse platforms with advanced AI capabilities...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $269K *

Elevate AI-powered search experiences by developing machine learning capabilities, enhancing query understanding, and delivering intelligent systems that adapt to user needs across diverse platforms a...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $316K *

Join a team that's redefining e-Commerce through innovative algorithms and big data solutions. Collaborate on user growth strategies, optimize marketing algorithms, and enhance customer experiences wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$121K - $243K *

Advance e-Commerce innovation by optimizing algorithms for user growth, personalized marketing, and intelligent recommendations. Collaborate on data-driven solutions to enhance user experience and ope...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$139K - $216K *

Optimize database provisioning by building tools for managing RaptorDB and MariaDB. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency, automate tasks, and ensure high-quality, reliable solution...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$466K - $500K+*

Accelerate progress at the forefront of ML infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement user-centric solutions that enhance model development and deployment for di...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$118K - $168K *

Elevate data engineering and ML Ops by designing robust pipelines, leading a dynamic team, and ensuring scalable, secure solutions that drive data-driven initiatives across the organization...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.