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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$150K - $180K *

Drive operational excellence and innovation as a leader in DataOps across multiple regions, ensuring platform reliability and cost efficiency while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement i...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and enhance data integration solutions, translating operational needs into actionable plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and streamli...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $140K *

Drive innovative solutions by leveraging machine learning to analyze data, solve business challenges, and communicate insights effectively across teams, enhancing decision-making and operational effic...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining data architecture for Digital Project Delivery. You'll shape the Azure Databricks Lakehouse, ensuring robust data governance and integration across major capital projects...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$228K - $314K *

Drive the architecture and engineering direction for a shared Security AI platform, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable operations across multiple security functions while mentoring teams and alig...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $210K *

Drive the expansion of AI infrastructure by managing data center projects, from site evaluation to network design and vendor negotiations, ensuring efficient and reliable operations across multiple lo...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a critical role in securing cloud environments for U.S. government operations. Design, implement, and optimize protections for sensitive data in both regulated and multi-cloud in...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Drive enterprise metadata governance and management initiatives, enhancing data discoverability, quality, and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to establish standards and support automated sol...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $235K *

Contribute to the evolution of high-leverage caching and locking services, enhancing performance and cost efficiency at scale. Collaborate with engineering teams to build self-serve tools and ensure r...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$72K - $105K *

Drive digital transformation by leveraging Azure and Databricks expertise. Collaborate with stakeholders, implement technology solutions, and champion best practices in a dynamic, diverse environment...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $175K *

Lead the charge in designing and delivering complex Salesforce solutions for 3,000+ users, ensuring scalability and performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance business oper...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $175K *

Innovate scalable Salesforce solutions for 3,000+ users, leading technical design and development across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, CPQ, and Conga CLM while ensuring performance, security, and mainta...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $175K *

Champion innovative Salesforce solutions by leading design and development for 3,000+ users. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance enterprise platforms, ensuring scalability, security, an...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$148K - $175K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Data & AI by delivering innovative solutions that drive transformative change. Leverage your expertise to guide clients through complex challenges and optimize...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Elevate your career by transforming data into actionable insights. This role involves designing and delivering data solutions, ensuring integrity across systems, and collaborating with teams to drive...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$160K - $175K *

Architect scalable Salesforce solutions for 3,000+ users, leading design and development across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, CPQ, and Conga CLM. Drive best practices and mentor engineers while ensuring...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $180K *

Elevate decision-making by transforming complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate across teams to develop metrics and reporting solutions that enhance program performance and drive a culture...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $130K *

Champion the modernization of data processes by designing and maintaining robust data pipelines in Azure. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate data integration and support enterprise data...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Unlock your potential by designing prompt strategies that enhance data annotation and localization workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive AI-driven solutions, ensuring quality and...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Databricks Solution Architect, leading the migration from Palantir Foundry to Databricks. Drive architecture design, data engineering, and AI solutions while collabor...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$183K - $260K *

Join a team that's redefining the digital landscape by leading engineering efforts. You'll drive technical strategy, mentor talent, and ensure operational excellence while collaborating with cross-fun...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $185K *

Empower engineering teams by designing and implementing security controls that enhance system integrity and reduce risk. Collaborate cross-functionally to create secure-by-default solutions, enabling...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Join our dynamic DevSecOps team to architect and deliver innovative cloud solutions, optimizing migration and deployment processes while ensuring security and efficiency across systems. Collaborate wi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Optimize AI/ML methodologies to enhance analytic workflows and insights. Collaborate within a team to develop advanced models and tools using structured and unstructured data, driving innovation in in...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Develop and enhance cloud infrastructure, ensuring reliability and automation. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance, mentor engineers, and lead projects from design to production, focusing o...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.