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 *

Join a team that's redefining energy solutions by leveraging AI to optimize operations and enhance product offerings. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement impactful LLM-powe...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Reimagine cloud infrastructure as you build and operate scalable systems that empower product teams. Ensure reliability and speed in a dynamic environment, supporting enterprise-scale solutions for Fo...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead and empower a team of engineers to build and maintain a scalable Postgres product, driving execution and collaboration across teams while ensuring high standards of quality and reliability for de...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior VDC Engineer, driving innovative design solutions and enhancing project delivery through advanced BIM technologies and collaboration with diverse teams in a dynamic e...

St. Louis, MORemote

6 days ago

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

$140K - $185K *

Unlock potential by leading the architecture and development of scalable core platform systems that process transactions and integrate with financial institutions globally. Drive innovation and mentor...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Collaborate to design and develop scalable solutions for modern data platforms, utilizing Python and cloud technology. Drive innovation through AI-assisted tools, while building robust data pipelines...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $300K *

Lead the development and integration of AI-ready data systems. Collaborate with product teams to derive insights, support clients with custom analyses, and mentor a team of data professionals to enhan...

Boston, MARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $165K *

Elevate user experiences by developing innovative iOS applications that enhance health and fitness journeys. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features while mentoring ju...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$287K - $320K *

Join a team that's redefining financial insights through AI. As a senior technical leader, you'll shape the multi-year strategy for Reporting & Insights, guiding engineering teams to innovate and scal...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $114K *

Join our dynamic engineering team to design innovative solar PV/BESS projects. Utilize your CAD expertise to create detailed construction drawings and collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring...

San Jose, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining construction through innovative Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) practices. Collaborate on diverse projects, enhancing design processes and ensuring successful proje...

Haskell, TXRemote

Today

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

$170K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced analytics and experimentation initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deploy machine learning solutions, driving data-driven decision-ma...

San Antonio, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $183K *

Build and scale innovative Cache Services, enhancing data infrastructure and automating workflows to optimize performance and reliability. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful solutions that dr...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Transform healthcare data by designing and implementing scalable knowledge graph solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust technical implementations and optimize graph querie...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $185K *

Reimagine legal workflows as an AI Solutions Architect, driving AI adoption in law firms. Collaborate with teams to design and implement innovative solutions, enhancing efficiency and client advocacy...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $160K *

Elevate your career as a Staff Software Engineer, leading full-stack development in a dynamic team. Design, build, and support healthcare applications while ensuring data security and compliance in a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable applications for the DoD, utilizing Java, C#, and React. Collaborate on architecture and ensure software quality while managing automated data flows and troubles...

Alabama, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Drive the development of critical enterprise applications for defense personnel, utilizing Java, Spring Boot, and Angular. Collaborate in an agile team to enhance program and financial management tool...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing and securing Microsoft Active Directory services, ensuring robust identity management and operational excellence while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support...

Chicago, ILRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform data management by ensuring accuracy and quality in metadata entry and publishing. Collaborate with developers and analyze information across systems to enhance reporting efficiency and cust...

Tennessee, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $222K *

Empower teams to deliver impactful data insights that drive strategic decisions. Lead and mentor diverse analytics professionals while overseeing complex projects, ensuring alignment with business goa...

Sacramento, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$123K - $227K *

Champion innovative solutions by serving as a strategic advisor in Data 360 for enterprise clients. Lead significant workstreams, collaborate extensively, and drive complex customer engagements to ach...

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1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Unlock your potential by driving AI sales strategies and fostering customer partnerships. Collaborate with top experts to bring transformative AI solutions to market, ensuring impactful growth and suc...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $249K *

Lead architecture for AI initiatives, driving innovation and compliance. Collaborate across teams to optimize performance and mentor engineers while shaping governance standards and scalable solutions...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $157K *

Transform space operations by leveraging Kubernetes to deliver resilient solutions. Collaborate within an Agile framework to enhance software deployment, ensuring optimal performance and security for...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.