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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$138K - $175K *

Lead the charge in driving digital marketing solutions by leveraging your expertise as a Solution Architect. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize customer engagements and ensure success...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$113K - $188K *

Transform data into insights by developing cutting-edge machine learning models. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address complex business needs using advanced analytics, ensuring data-driv...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $230K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead engineering efforts to develop an AI Patient Engagement Agent, transforming clinical trials by automating patient interactions and enhancing operational efficiency for...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$129K - $177K *

Develop and enhance reinforcement learning policies, ensuring optimal decisioning for healthcare outcomes. Manage the full RL lifecycle from data engineering to production deployment, elevating member...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

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

$135K - $160K *

Drive the design and optimization of AWS cloud environments, leading migration strategies while fostering collaboration and technical excellence across DevOps teams. Shape the future of automation and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to bridge technical solutions and customer needs in a dynamic, cross-functional role. Utilize your expertise to drive adoption of AI agents, influencing product roadmaps and enhancing...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$149K - $235K *

Lead complex backend projects from design to launch, tackling architecture challenges and mentoring junior developers. Collaborate across teams to drive initiatives and ensure high-quality code throug...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $133K *

Lead customer engagement and technical design for critical power projects, ensuring quality and compliance. Collaborate across teams to resolve issues and manage multiple projects, driving successful...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$54K - $145K *

Elevate your career by managing cloud and data technologies in a dynamic environment. Drive application deployment, data pipelines, and AI automation while ensuring system reliability and operational...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Drive the design and delivery of Workday projects while coaching junior consultants, managing cross-functional impacts, and ensuring optimal project outcomes for clients and teams. Utilize your expert...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $175K *

Shape the strategic vision for data products, leading a high-performing team to drive data-informed decisions and enhance product strategy. Collaborate cross-functionally to establish data governance...

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3 days ago

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

$144K - $241K *

Lead the charge in architecting and enhancing AI systems that empower global journalism. Drive technical direction, ensure system scalability, and mentor engineers while shaping the future of content...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $160K *

Join our analytics team to extract structured facts from complex documents, ensuring traceability and accuracy. Contribute to a trusted system that supports human review, operating within a secure env...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform client needs into innovative data center solutions by leveraging your expertise in electrical and mechanical infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure scalable, reliable designs that...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $140K *

Innovate with advanced analytics and AI to transform enterprise data into actionable insights, driving impactful decisions in Clinical Development and Operations. Collaborate with cross-functional tea...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$203K - $345K *

Champion the vision for Agentic Software Delivery, spearheading strategic innovation across CI, CD, and observability to enhance software delivery automation and customer experience while driving reve...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate our search capabilities by architecting high-scale solutions, leading multi-quarter transformations, and ensuring operational excellence across a global cloud infrastructure while mentoring em...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as a key contributor in a dynamic technical team, driving innovative reporting solutions and collaborating closely with business users and AI experts to enhance data visibility a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to design and deliver innovative technical solutions that drive customer success in AI, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance our products and sales strategies in a dyna...

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

$105K - $163K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining a cutting-edge Customer Support Metrics Dashboard, empowering data-driven insights for optimized IT service management and enhancing operational performan...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $288K *

Engage in a pivotal leadership role overseeing core network infrastructure operations. Drive stability, performance, and security across WAN and LAN environments while mentoring a skilled team and man...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform client challenges into innovative AI solutions. Collaborate with teams to design, build, and deploy production-quality software, ensuring reliable AI applications that deliver measurable imp...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$134K - $230K *

Champion operational excellence by leading financial planning, workforce management, and vendor governance to enhance decision-making and drive transformation within a dynamic data and analytics envir...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$132K - $151K *

Transform business operations by leading AI-driven initiatives for Fortune 500 clients. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance value realization and orchestrate complex transformations across variou...

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  •   Less than 5 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.