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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$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in architecting and deploying high-performance GPU clusters globally. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure smooth operations, automate processes, and mentor junior engineers while...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion data-driven decision-making by transforming insights into actionable reports and dashboards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, optimize strategies, and drive bus...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$124K - $170K *

Lead the charge in innovative software solutions for healthcare, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance patient care and meet customer needs through cutting-edge technology and creative problem-s...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$199K - $235K *

Innovate backend solutions by designing, building, and maintaining scalable services for external pentesting. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experience and ensure system performance, reliabi...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in technical project management for energy initiatives. Oversee installations, ensure quality, and drive projects from kickoff to completion while building critical partnerships and im...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$144K - $288K *

Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure, ensuring security and scalability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support healthcare applications and syste...

Woonsocket, RIRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in architecting and deploying AI solutions within enterprise teams, ensuring robust system performance and client satisfaction through hands-on engineering and consulting expertise...

Jackson, MSRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as you architect AI solutions, collaborating closely with enterprise clients to deliver impactful results. Leverage your engineering expertise to tackle complex challenges and ensu...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you tackle complex AI challenges, embedding with enterprise clients to architect and deliver robust solutions. Leverage your engineering expertise to ensure production success a...

Concord, NHRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform enterprise challenges into AI solutions by embedding with teams, architecting systems, and ensuring production success. Balance consulting, engineering, and operational roles to deliver impa...

Bismarck, NDRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by embedding with enterprise teams to architect and deliver AI solutions. Engage directly with clients, tackle complex challenges, and ensure production success in regulated indust...

Phoenix, AZRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining AI solutions by embedding with clients, architecting systems, and ensuring robust delivery. Collaborate across roles to tackle complex challenges and drive impactful resu...

Memphis, TNRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Explore the intersection of engineering and consulting as you embed with enterprise teams, architect AI solutions, and ensure their success in production environments. Drive impactful change in regula...

Nashville, TNRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming enterprise challenges into AI-driven solutions. Collaborate closely with clients to architect, build, and sustain impactful systems that thrive in production environmen...

Little Rock, ARRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and deploy AI solutions, collaborating closely with enterprise clients. Leverage your engineering expertise to transform complex business challenges into reliable, pro...

Austin, TXRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower enterprise teams by architecting and deploying AI solutions, ensuring robust performance in production. Collaborate closely with clients to tackle complex challenges and deliver impactful resu...

Charleston, WVRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion the integration of AI solutions by embedding with enterprise teams, architecting systems, and ensuring robust delivery in production environments. Drive impactful conversations and deliver re...

San Antonio, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join us to tackle complex AI challenges by embedding with enterprise teams, architecting robust solutions, and ensuring production readiness. Your expertise will drive impactful results in regulated i...

Madison, WIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform complex business challenges into AI-driven solutions by embedding with enterprise teams, architecting systems, and ensuring robust production delivery. Engage with stakeholders to drive impa...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Engage with enterprise teams to architect and deliver AI solutions. Collaborate across roles to ensure system reliability and performance, while addressing complex business challenges in regulated ind...

Charleston, SCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of AI solutions by embedding with enterprise teams, architecting systems, and ensuring robust delivery in production environments. Engage with clients to solve complex problems and dr...

Raleigh, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform enterprise challenges into AI solutions by embedding with teams, architecting systems, and ensuring production success. Balance consulting, engineering, and operational roles to deliver impa...

Juneau, AKRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive innovation by embedding with enterprise teams to architect and deliver AI solutions. Engage in consulting, engineering, and operational roles to ensure robust, production-ready systems that meet...

Salem, ORRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Engage with enterprise teams to architect and deliver AI solutions, balancing consulting, engineering, and operational roles. Drive impactful projects from discovery to production, ensuring data integ...

Dover, DERemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining AI solutions by embedding with enterprise clients, architecting robust systems, and ensuring seamless production delivery. Collaborate across roles to tackle complex chal...

Indianapolis, INRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.