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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$130K - $155K *

Transform data landscapes by designing and delivering innovative cloud-based data pipelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure scalable, high-performance solutions that drive business intelligen...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Drive innovation by building and managing the networking fabric for cloud services. Collaborate on high-performance systems, ensuring reliability and security while optimizing costs in a dynamic, dist...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower innovation by joining our Traffic team to build and manage the networking fabric of a cloud platform. Contribute to high-performance, scalable systems that enhance security and reliability for...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Redefine your career by building scalable cloud networking solutions. Join a dynamic team focused on optimizing performance, security, and reliability for Confluent Cloud's data plane, impacting both...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engineer robust cloud networking solutions, focusing on performance, security, and reliability. Collaborate with teams to build scalable systems and optimize costs for Confluent Cloud's data plane, im...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of cloud networking by building robust, scalable systems. Join a dynamic team focused on optimizing performance and reliability for Confluent Cloud's data plane, driving impactful sof...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Optimize the performance and reliability of cloud networking systems by designing and developing robust software for large-scale distributed environments, ensuring high availability and cost efficienc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Reimagine cloud networking by building robust, scalable systems for Confluent Cloud. Join a dynamic team focused on optimizing performance, security, and reliability in a mission-critical environment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in building and optimizing the cloud networking fabric, focusing on performance, security, and reliability for large-scale distributed systems. Drive software projects to enhance the C...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Grow your career by building and managing the networking fabric for cloud services. Join a dynamic team focused on optimizing performance, security, and reliability in large-scale distributed systems...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's building the future of cloud networking by developing high-performance, scalable systems for Confluent Cloud. Drive innovation in network data planes, ensuring reliability and secur...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive the development of high-performance cloud networking systems, focusing on building and managing robust data planes for containerized workloads. Collaborate on complex projects to enhance perform...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's building the future of cloud networking. Contribute to the design and development of high-performance, scalable systems that enhance the reliability and security of our cloud infras...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Transform cloud networking by building scalable, high-performance systems for Confluent Cloud. Drive software projects, enhance network data plane performance, and optimize costs while collaborating i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $103K *

Engage with us to transform raw data into actionable insights for national defense. As a Data Engineer, you'll enhance data quality and reporting using Python, SQL, and Databricks, supporting mission...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $125K *

Build and optimize ETL data pipelines using Databricks and Spark for a National Guard analytics platform. Collaborate across teams to ensure data quality and governance while leveraging big data techn...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $145K *

Join a team that's focused on transforming raw data into reliable datasets. As a Senior Analytics Engineer, you will build and maintain data models, ensuring consistency and quality for business decis...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $155K *

Transform ML evaluation processes by building robust infrastructure for deploying and optimizing multimodal models, enhancing workflows for high-quality performance and seamless integration of cutting...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$262K - $364K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of cutting-edge ML frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative software solutions that enhance cloud-based machine...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate global economic insights by leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to model and predict commodity market dynamics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex data...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative data solutions, blending software development and analytics to empower procurement decision-making and enhance internal tools with measurable business value...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in data-driven solutions by analyzing large datasets, translating complex business needs into clear insights, and effectively communicating findings to diverse audiences. Bring your ex...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $155K *

Empower your career by joining an agile team to drive data transformation. Utilize modern AWS tools and practices to enhance infrastructure, automate processes, and ensure security, while collaboratin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by embedding with product teams to drive data-driven decision-making. Collaborate on experiments, define metrics, and analyze user behavior for impactful product enhancements. Lead an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$108K - $130K *

Optimize cloud database platforms by managing services across AWS and Azure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high availability, enhance performance, and enforce security standards fo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.