Explore Data Engineer Jobs

Data engineers build and maintain the systems that help organizations collect, transform, store, and use data. Browse vetted Data Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles at companies hiring experienced professionals for positions paying $100,000 or more.

What Data Engineers Do

Data engineers design data pipelines, develop and optimize data platforms, and ensure information is reliable, accessible, and secure. Their work supports analytics, business intelligence, machine learning, and operational decision-making. Depending on the organization, a role may focus on batch or streaming systems, cloud data warehouses, data lakes, or platform engineering.

Common Skills and Technologies

Employers often seek experience with SQL and programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala. Familiarity with cloud platforms, distributed processing, orchestration tools, data modeling, and technologies such as Spark, Kafka, Snowflake, or Databricks may also be valuable. Requirements vary by role, so review each listing for its specific tools and qualifications.

Career Opportunities

Data engineers work across industries including technology, finance, healthcare, retail, and consulting. Career paths may lead to senior or staff engineer positions, data platform leadership, or specialized roles in cloud architecture and machine learning infrastructure. Explore openings to compare responsibilities, required experience, and compensation.

Find Your Next Data Engineer Role

Search Ladders for vetted Data Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more. Use the listings to identify opportunities that match your experience, preferred technologies, and career goals.

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$125K - $150K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by leveraging your expertise in traditional machine learning and financial data. Collaborate with clients to enhance their teams or design impactful products, driving succ...

Lincoln, NERemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as you leverage your expertise in traditional machine learning to deliver impactful solutions for clients, driving innovation and excellence in software developmen...

Billings, MTRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative machine learning solutions, collaborating with clients to enhance their data-driven decision-making. Utilize your expertise in traditional ML algorithms to del...

Jefferson City, MORemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform data into actionable insights as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer. Collaborate with clients to enhance their teams or build innovative products, leveraging your expertise in traditional ML...

Salem, ORRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive innovation by leveraging your expertise in traditional machine learning to develop and optimize models for financial data. Collaborate with clients or build products in a dynamic, agile environm...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in traditional machine learning to design, develop, and optimize models for financial data. Collaborate with clients directly or as part of a FullStack te...

Augusta, MERemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape innovative machine learning solutions by collaborating with clients and teams. Leverage your expertise in traditional algorithms to design, build, and optimize models, ensuring impactful results...

Raleigh, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by tackling complex machine learning challenges. Collaborate with clients to design and build innovative solutions or integrate directly into teams, leveraging your expertise in tr...

Detroit, MIRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform the future of finance by leveraging your expertise in traditional machine learning. Collaborate with clients to enhance their teams or build innovative products, driving impactful solutions...

Charleston, SCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Engage with clients to design and implement advanced machine learning solutions, leveraging your expertise in traditional algorithms and statistical modeling to drive impactful results in financial da...

Fort Worth, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in traditional machine learning to design, develop, and optimize models for financial data. Collaborate with clients or build innovative solutions within...

Madison, WIRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in traditional machine learning to design, develop, and optimize solutions for diverse clients, collaborating closely with teams to deliver impactful resu...

Pierre, SDRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Optimize machine learning solutions by leveraging traditional algorithms and financial data. Collaborate with clients to enhance product delivery and integrate seamlessly into teams, driving impactful...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, leveraging your expertise in traditional ML and financial data to design, build, and optimize solutions for diverse clients, while collaborat...

Indianapolis, INRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion innovative solutions by leveraging your expertise in traditional machine learning and financial data. Collaborate with clients to enhance their teams or build impactful products, driving succ...

Little Rock, ARRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform complex data into actionable insights as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer. Collaborate with clients to enhance their teams or build innovative products, leveraging your expertise in tradit...

El Paso, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative machine learning solutions, leveraging your expertise to enhance client projects through team integration or product design, while optimizing complex datasets...

Louisville, KYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform complex data into actionable insights by designing and optimizing machine learning models. Collaborate with clients to enhance their teams or build innovative products, ensuring high-quality...

Frankfort, KYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive innovative machine learning solutions by collaborating with clients and teams, leveraging your expertise in traditional algorithms and data analysis to optimize production models and enhance dec...

New Mexico, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leveraging your machine learning expertise to drive impactful solutions for clients. Collaborate with teams to design, build, and optimize advanced models, ensuring high-quality...

Boise, IDRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Optimize machine learning solutions by integrating with client teams or building products. Leverage expertise in traditional algorithms and data analysis to deliver impactful results in financial cont...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leveraging your expertise in traditional machine learning to design and optimize solutions for diverse clients. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful products and drive in...

Topeka, KSRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Develop and optimize machine learning models for production use, collaborating with clients to enhance data-driven solutions. Leverage expertise in traditional algorithms and statistical modeling to d...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on coding, cloud resources, and database support. Lead automation projects, solve unique challenges daily, and collaborate with teams to deliver practical...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $192K *

Join a team that's implementing robust security controls across multiple brands, safeguarding employees and enhancing productivity through automation and secure practices. Collaborate globally while l...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Data Engineer do?question toggle

    A Data Engineer builds and maintains data pipelines and platforms that collect, process, store, and deliver reliable data for analytics and other business needs.

  • What skills are commonly required for Data Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Common requirements include SQL, programming with Python or another language, data modeling, and experience with cloud platforms or distributed data tools. Specific qualifications depend on the employer and role.

  • Which industries hire Data Engineers?question toggle

    Data Engineers are hired across technology, finance, healthcare, retail, consulting, and many other industries that rely on data systems.

  • How can I find Data Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Data Engineer listings on Ladders, where you can explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more and review each posting for compensation and qualifications.