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 *

Champion the development of ethical AI and data governance solutions, leading a team to architect scalable systems that ensure compliance and security throughout the AI lifecycle while navigating comp...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Empower clients by delivering leading expertise in Data Analytics and AI. Collaborate with stakeholders from various levels to guide strategic technology adoption, ensuring alignment with business out...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$103K - $154K *

Unlock advanced data solutions by leveraging Microsoft Azure and Power BI. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality analytics and reporting, while enhancing business intelligence capabilities th...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $160K *

Drive customer success through seamless project implementations, ensuring timely configuration and deployment of solutions while managing change amidst evolving requirements and fostering strong commu...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to analyze and transform data, creating impactful dashboards and insights. Collaborate with experts to solve complex challenges and enhance data-driven decision-making across the o...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$230K - $284K *

Grow your career with a data-driven role focusing on infrastructure optimization. Drive strategic decisions by developing robust data science models and collaborate across teams to enhance operational...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$230K - $284K *

Elevate your career by developing data-driven frameworks to optimize infrastructure decisions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and enhance operational efficiency in a hybrid work environment...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$152K - $287K *

Unlock the potential of AI by developing resilient cloud infrastructure services. Collaborate with a talented team to enhance backend systems, optimize performance, and redefine AI capabilities in a d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in building and owning a robust AWS Cloud platform foundation. Collaborate on infrastructure, networking, IAM, and CI/CD pipelines while ensuring secure, efficient deployment of servic...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead a dynamic Data Engineering team to design and operate robust ELT pipelines, lakehouse models, and master data systems, driving data-driven decisions across multiple business domains and enhancing...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform concepts into production-ready applications by leveraging AI design tools and full-stack frameworks, emphasizing frontend excellence while ensuring high standards of accessibility and perfor...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by building and scaling a robust internal platform for data production. Collaborate with research and data teams to enhance reliability, performance, and integration, driving high-qua...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $192K *

Drive the evolution of our in-house Spark platform, optimizing performance and automation across distributed systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance multi-tenant scheduling and observability, ensur...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $192K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing data processing by optimizing our in-house Spark platform. You'll tackle complex distributed systems, enhance performance, and drive automation, ensuring reliability...

1 week ago

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

$175K - $241K *

Lead the charge in transforming enterprise accounts by driving data-driven strategies and technical solutions, leveraging your expertise in AI and ML to foster adoption and success across large-scale...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $316K *

Innovate with a team focused on revolutionizing advertising delivery through cutting-edge machine learning techniques, improving efficiency, and contributing to impactful global solutions. Embrace opp...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$83K - $156K *

Empower teams by designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines on GCP. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform raw data into impactful insights while ensuring data quality and governance in a dy...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage in driving AI innovations by designing and implementing robust solutions that enhance integration with platforms and applications. This role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and hands-on d...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K *

Join a team that's leveraging advanced data science techniques to solve complex challenges for a U.S. Navy program. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to transform data into actionable insights...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer innovative AI solutions for seamless data migration and transformation, ensuring high performance and reliability. Collaborate in a dynamic team environment to enhance code conversion techniqu...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $135K *

Unlock the potential of enterprise applications by leading architectural solutions, driving microservices design, and fostering collaboration across teams to deliver high-performance Java applications...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise Microsoft 365 cloud services by architecting, engineering, and supporting advanced SharePoint Online solutions, information governance, and business process automation while colla...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $135K *

Shape the future of data engineering by optimizing and managing enterprise data systems across cloud and on-premises environments. Leverage your expertise in Azure for migrations while mentoring a tea...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's passionate about delivering exceptional cost management solutions. Collaborate with diverse professionals to enhance your skills while overseeing project budgets, timelines, and cli...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$180K - $320K *

Accelerate impactful AI initiatives by leading synthetic data projects, enhancing model performance through strategic experimentation and scalable solutions, while collaborating with cross-functional...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.