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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$120K - $145K *

Explore the potential of AI in full-stack development while designing and delivering enterprise applications. Collaborate across teams and mentor engineers, ensuring your expertise shapes cutting-edge...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $138K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance automation solutions, ensuring operational efficiency and reliability. Lead application upgrades, monitor robotic processes, and collaborate across teams to drive projec...

Arizona, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$94K - $107K *

Transform data governance operations by driving process adoption, supporting data stewards, and enhancing governance tools. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, improve workflows, and leverage...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $150K *

Optimize infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines to empower engineering teams in delivering AI-powered products efficiently. Collaborate closely with product and data engineers, leading projects from incep...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining CRM platforms by architecting innovative, AI-driven solutions. This high-impact role requires visionary leadership to optimize data processing and enhance user experience...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of innovative AI applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect solutions, mentor engineers, and ensure reliable, secure systems that al...

San Antonio, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $256K *

Shape the future of data engineering by architecting scalable, cloud-native data platforms on Azure and Databricks. Influence the organization’s data practices to leverage AI-driven insights, driving...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$107K - $152K *

Transform the future of AI at scale by designing and deploying LLM-powered systems to enhance content quality and safety. Collaborate with a dynamic ML team to tackle complex challenges and make a mea...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower finance leadership with data-driven insights by building models, pipelines, and visualizations. Collaborate across systems to ensure data accuracy and support strategic decision-making in a dy...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$105K - $189K *

Engineer innovative electrical designs, ensuring compliance and safety for mission-critical power and cooling products. Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate systems, manage changes, and execute...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Platform Engineer, enhancing enterprise services through reliable operations, maintenance, and continuous improvement across cloud and on-premise environments, while collabora...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as a Platform Engineer, enhancing enterprise services through reliable operation, administration, and continuous improvement across cloud and on-premise environments, while develop...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$147K - $190K *

Lead the charge in defining and guiding enterprise architecture across product systems and business applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate strategy into actionable designs...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $215K *

Lead the charge in shaping Azure DevOps practices and architecture while mentoring a talented team. Oversee technical delivery, ensure compliance, and drive innovation within a dynamic, multi-country...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $257K *

Join a team that's enhancing blockchain infrastructure to enable scalable microservices and APIs. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation in payment systems and blockchain technology while ensuri...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $247K *

Optimize technical strategies for clients by leading architecture discussions, driving platform adoption, and serving as a trusted advisor. Leverage deep expertise in data systems and AI to deliver sc...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $140K *

Shape the future of cloud technology by designing and implementing robust Azure and AWS platforms. Collaborate on large-scale migrations, automate deployments, and enhance infrastructure as code pract...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $140K *

Unlock potential by delivering innovative Azure and AWS infrastructure solutions. Collaborate on design, automation, and migration projects while driving DevOps practices for client success in diverse...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$112K - $193K *

Lead AI/ML initiatives by designing, developing, and deploying innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive enterprise strategy, ensuring compliance and operational excellenc...

Minnetonka, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in managing and optimizing WEKA deployments for AI hyperscaler customers, ensuring seamless data layer operations and infrastructure tuning to meet diverse workloads while maintaining...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming client experiences by leading complex ERP implementations. You will manage diverse cross-functional teams, oversee project scopes and budgets, and cultivate strong clie...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Design innovative Civil systems for mission-critical environments, ensuring compliance and safety. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to deliver reliable infrastructure solutions that enhance ope...

Texas, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$208K - $429K *

Transform the AI/ML evaluation landscape by architecting a unified, reliable platform that enhances quality and trust across Pinterest. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive modernization a...

Palo Alto, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$194K - $272K *

Elevate AI solutions by leading engineering efforts that transform business workflows. Collaborate with teams to identify opportunities, prototype solutions, and implement scalable AI applications tha...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$145K - $175K *

Deliver robust AI solutions by designing and implementing core agents for a cutting-edge enterprise platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, production-ready deploymen...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.