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.
Senior Lead Software Engineer, Analytics Products (REMOTE)
$140K - $190K *
Drive innovation in healthcare analytics as a Senior Lead Software Engineer, leading product development, designing ETL processes, and mentoring a collaborative team to enhance patient outcomes throug...
2 weeks ago
$100K *
Drive data-driven decision-making by developing automated reporting solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance enterprise reporting, ensuring accuracy and efficiency while translati...
2 weeks ago
Staff Software Engineer, Security Factory: Static Analysis
$152K - $259K *
Transform security analysis by leading the development of a static analysis engine. Shape technical direction, mentor engineers, and drive initiatives that enhance code security and performance across...
2 weeks ago
Staff Software Engineer - ML/AI
$148K - $254K *
Transform connected systems by designing and deploying advanced anomaly detection models. Lead a team to build robust pipelines, ensuring real-time analysis and integration across AI and engineering t...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Contribute to innovative automated storage solutions by developing competitive proposals and collaborating with sales teams to ensure project feasibility and execution, enhancing customer satisfaction...
3 weeks ago
Lead Platform Engineer, AI and DevSecOps
$155K - $175K *
Empower engineering teams by leading the evolution of cloud, security, and AI operations. Drive platform reliability and DevSecOps practices while mentoring others to foster a collaborative, innovativ...
1 week ago
Staff Software Engineer, App Promotion
$189K - $389K *
Lead the charge in optimizing app promotion engineering, guiding a team to enhance product delivery from beta to GA. Collaborate cross-functionally to close measurement gaps and drive future innovatio...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Deliver innovative warehousing solutions while optimizing processes and pricing strategies. Leverage extensive engineering experience to enhance product storage efficiency and support operational audi...
4 weeks ago
Data Center Structural Engineer
$113K - $142K *
Design and develop structural engineering solutions for modular data centers. Oversee vendor collaboration, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with local codes, delivering repeatable desi...
3 weeks ago
Physical Network & Structured Cabling Engineer
$120K - $145K *
Join a dynamic team to design and implement cutting-edge physical network infrastructure for large-scale data centers, ensuring optimal performance and reliability across global operations. Drive inno...
3 weeks ago
Enterprise Sales Engineer - New York
$120K - $145K *
Partner with us to drive technical sales success by leveraging your expertise in cloud and container technologies. Cultivate relationships, conduct demos, and secure wins while collaborating with our...
4 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in developing core systems that empower users to engage with diverse news perspectives. Collaborate closely with a small, agile team to design, build, and enhance backend services, ens...
3 weeks ago
Solutions Architect IV, Procurement
$120K - $145K *
Shape the future of procurement by leading SAP S/4HANA and Ariba implementations, optimizing processes, and driving transformation initiatives within a collaborative ERP Center of Excellence...
1 week ago
Senior Software Engineer II, Applied AI
$125K - $150K *
Architect AI-driven solutions that automate workflows across teams, enhancing efficiency and productivity. Collaborate with diverse departments to design, deploy, and iterate on intelligent agents, sh...
1 week ago
Design Manager, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
$110K - $130K *
Manage diverse data center projects from design to construction, ensuring quality and timely delivery. Collaborate with global teams and clients, leveraging your engineering expertise to drive innovat...
3 days ago
Design Manager, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of data center design by leading diverse teams in delivering high-quality projects. Leverage your expertise in engineering and project management to drive innovation and client satisf...
2 weeks ago
Senior Engineering Manager, Clients Team
$242K - $275K *
Lead the charge in developing and deploying robust containerized software, manage CI/CD workflows, and grow a cohesive engineering team to enhance customer security operations and software delivery ac...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Product Manager - Identity Inventory, Correlation and Graph
$125K - $150K *
Champion the evolution of identity security by leading product management for our core identity graph and correlation services, ensuring seamless integration and access control across platforms while...
3 weeks ago
$129K - $173K *
Join a team that's redefining API integration by leveraging your expertise to guide customers in automating service processes. Collaborate with technical sellers and enhance API adoption through effec...
4 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's redefining enterprise asset management by architecting innovative solutions on the IBM Maximo platform. Leverage your expertise to enhance facility maintenance operations and drive...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $117K *
Elevate your career by leading SDTM programming activities, ensuring quality deliverables, and collaborating cross-functionally to optimize clinical data transformation in a dynamic environment...
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Principal DevOps Engineer/Lead (AI/ML Infrastructure) - Remote US
$200K - $235K *
Transform AI/ML infrastructure by leading DevOps initiatives, ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient deployment of AI models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and ment...
5 days ago
Senior Lead Electrical Engineer, Datacenter
$162K - $220K *
Drive innovation in electrical engineering for hyperscale data centers. Lead design activities, manage project teams, and ensure quality assurance while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver resi...
1 week ago
Business Development Manager - Data Centers
$110K - $130K *
Engage in strategic business development within the Commercial & Industrial Data Center market. Identify opportunities, build relationships, and deliver innovative energy solutions while collaborating...
3 weeks ago
Senior Application Engineer - Ultrapure Water & Microelectronics
$109K - $154K *
Engage with clients as a technical expert, driving innovative water treatment solutions. Oversee proposal lifecycle, collaborate globally, and leverage engineering expertise to design custom ultrapure...
4 days 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.