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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$135K - $160K *
Transform client challenges into innovative solutions while mentoring teammates and driving tech excellence. Collaborate in a dynamic, non-hierarchical environment to inspire and elevate product engin...
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$135K - $160K *
Unlock the potential of enterprise systems by leading the design and architecture of innovative Java full-stack solutions integrated with AI. Collaborate with clients to translate technical constraint...
3 weeks ago
Research Scientist, Infrastructure Modeling and Reliability
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in developing innovative modeling approaches for power utilization across large-scale infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and optimize re...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Pioneer the preconstruction process for a major data center campus, guiding it from design through procurement and ensuring alignment with budget and schedule goals. Lead a team, set standards, and in...
1 month ago
Enterprise Strategist – Chief Architect - AI
$168K - $240K *
Champion AI strategy and governance by leading advisory consulting services, guiding clients from interest to practical adoption. Collaborate with technical teams to deliver integrated solutions and e...
4 days ago
Forward Deployed Agile Software Engineer (New York)
$120K - $145K *
Build innovative AI solutions by collaborating with clients to tackle complex challenges. Design and deploy production-quality software while ensuring reliability and usability in real-world environme...
1 week ago
$96K - $145K *
Accelerate your career by supporting critical mainframe applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and resolve complex issues, while driving continuous impro...
4 days ago
$219K - $250K *
Reimagine your career as you lead technical sales processes, driving enterprise adoption of innovative AI solutions. Shape customer experiences and influence product development while collaborating wi...
3 weeks ago
Software Engineer 2 - Development Infrastructure
$149K - $214K *
Lead the charge in enhancing development infrastructure, driving engineering excellence through innovative CI/CD solutions, and fostering collaboration to deliver high-quality software systems that me...
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$150K - $180K *
Drive the technical design and delivery of innovative AI agent solutions, leading a team to ensure operational readiness and quality. Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and guide eng...
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Senior Engineer - AI Test Automation
$110K - $130K *
Empower your career by developing AI-driven test automation solutions for airline APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance testing workflows and ensure high-quality software delivery i...
6 days ago
$105K - $130K *
Join a team that designs and builds robust backend services and APIs, driving impactful features on our cloud platform. Collaborate in Agile sprints, own your domain, and develop scalable solutions th...
3 weeks ago
Senior Backend Software Engineer, DX
$180K - $235K *
Lead the charge in developing robust backend applications, driving complex projects from design to launch. Collaborate across teams, mentor junior engineers, and tackle architectural challenges to enh...
1 week ago
$135K - $160K *
Innovate within the AI Platform team by designing and operating core components for AI-driven solutions, focusing on model serving, agentic infrastructure, or observability. Collaborate across teams t...
2 weeks ago
Senior Customer Onboarding Engineer
$126K - $140K *
Shape the future of customer success by owning technical onboarding, guiding clients through implementation, optimizing deployments, and ensuring adherence to best practices for optimal use of the pla...
3 weeks ago
Enterprise Account Executive- Southwest
$130K - $140K *
Unlock potential by driving growth in a dynamic territory, managing relationships with Enterprise customers, and maximizing revenue through strategic sales initiatives and collaboration across teams...
1 week ago
AI Infrastructure Consulting Engineer - Converged Compute & Storage
$77K - $108K *
Join a dynamic team to design and implement high-performance AI infrastructure solutions, ensuring client satisfaction through expert delivery and support of complex compute and storage systems for en...
4 days ago
$135K - $160K *
Lead a dynamic engineering pod, ensuring high-quality code delivery while fostering team growth and collaboration. Stay hands-on with development, manage performance, and drive innovation in a fast-pa...
2 days ago
$149K - $256K *
Lead the technical strategy for complex global opportunities, collaborating with sales teams to develop tailored solutions. Drive technical discovery, architecture design, and customer engagement to e...
3 days ago
Staff Software Engineer - AI Discovery & Posture
$135K - $160K *
Lead the charge in building AI agent discovery across cloud platforms and endpoints. Develop security assessments for AI agents that enhance the overall governance within our AI security framework, re...
Reposted 1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Optimize cloud infrastructure and security automation for government projects. Collaborate with teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines, compliance, and operational resilience, ensuring efficient delivery an...
2 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing application services in cloud environments. You'll install and upgrade applications while collaborating with experts to ensure optimal performance and support...
1 week ago
Forward Deployed Engineer (Technical Architect)
$170K - $210K *
Empower Federal agencies by architecting and delivering AI-assisted software solutions. Responsible for client engagement, technology integration, and ensuring that production-ready solutions meet ope...
4 weeks ago
Machine Learning Engineer- Remote
$110K - $166K *
Optimize our machine learning operations by developing and deploying cutting-edge models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance AI capabilities, ensuring scalability and performance while...
2 weeks ago
IS Data Warehouse Architect II
$113K - $139K *
Unlock potential by designing and developing advanced data models and ETL specifications. Collaborate on system architecture and standards to enhance data solutions in a dynamic environment, while coo...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
What does a Data Engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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.