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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$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing complex multi-disciplinary projects across diverse sectors, ensuring alignment with client goals and project scope from initiation to closeout. Foster collaboration and ove...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$240K - $320K *

Transform AI adoption and engineering efficiency by leading cross-functional initiatives and driving the strategic integration of innovative technologies across products, ensuring measurable outcomes...

Bellevue, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$134K - $223K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maximizing enterprise value through strategic consulting and technical expertise. Leverage your Sprinklr knowledge to drive customer success and innovation while foster...

Texas, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K *

Grow your career with a hands-on team transforming data chaos into clarity. Collaborate directly with clients to leverage advanced analytics and visualization tools, guiding them from frustration to i...

Indianapolis, INRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the technical strategy for AI across the organization, ensuring clarity and accountability in AI investments. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to scale impactful AI initiatives, optimiz...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$78K - $119K *

Champion cybersecurity initiatives by evaluating and implementing enterprise security solutions. Collaborate with IT teams and vendors to ensure compliance with security policies while enhancing prote...

Anchorage, AKRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $150K *

Champion innovation by enhancing our cloud infrastructure and automating operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive AI-powered solutions and ensure software reliability in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform business outcomes by analyzing requirements and delivering strategic solutions. Act as a liaison between business and IT, leveraging expertise in Oracle's platforms to drive project success...

San Ramon, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $140K *

Shape the future of supply chain analytics by leveraging AI and data science expertise to develop innovative solutions that enhance decision-making and user productivity across the organization...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$94K - $118K *

Unlock potential by driving application security initiatives through innovative tooling and automation. Collaborate closely with engineering teams to safeguard cloud platforms and implement security b...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $110K *

Elevate your career as a CyberArk SME/DevOps Engineer, implementing secure solutions for federal modernization. Leverage your expertise in privileged access management to drive best practices and enha...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $161K *

Join us to ensure the highest quality standards for our FDA-cleared AI clinical platform. Collaborate across teams to drive software design quality, manage regulatory compliance, and enhance post-mark...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $240K *

Champion the modernization of global supply chain analytics by transforming data into actionable insights, driving AI-assisted workflows, and collaborating across teams to enhance decision-making and...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $119K *

Engage in impactful clinical documentation audits to enhance quality, compliance, and education. Drive improvements in CDI processes and patient care while collaborating with healthcare teams to ensur...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing complex operational workflows that enhance service delivery and client experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement...

Johnson City, TNRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$198K - $233K *

Empower a team of engineers by architecting a robust AI-driven development pipeline, enhancing workflows across mobile and backend systems, and ensuring reliable, efficient software delivery for milli...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $140K *

Optimize your career by managing enterprise-wide database environments, ensuring high availability, executing disaster recovery strategies, and supporting critical operations in a dynamic SaaS ecosyst...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Transform customer engagements by owning solution direction across multiple accounts. Drive platform adoption, orchestrate delivery teams, and shape opportunities to ensure measurable value and long-t...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $197K *

Lead the charge in managing strategic client relationships and projects, leveraging your extensive cost management expertise in the data centre sector. Empower teams through mentorship while driving b...

Birmingham, ALRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$154K - $260K *

Join an innovative team to lead and evolve critical Core Infrastructure. Oversee infrastructure strategy, improve operational health, and drive automation to boost performance across a globally distri...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $159K *

Elevate your career by building and scaling internal systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing IT infrastructure to deliver seamless access and support for employees' needs...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$123K - $159K *

Transform IT infrastructure by building, supporting, and scaling systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, manage data security, and implement integrations while troubles...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$102K - $170K *

Accelerate progress at transforming data solutions by building production-grade assets. Leverage your expertise in data engineering and business fluency to create trusted, reusable data products that...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $170K *

Engage in building production-grade data solutions by transforming architectural designs into trusted data products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and governance while deli...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$179K - $248K *

Lead the charge in operationalizing strategy and driving cross-division initiatives. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to enhance efficiency and client satisfaction in a fast-paced corporate travel...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.