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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$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...

Minnetonka, MNRemote

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...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by managing clinical trial project setups and amendments. Collaborate with teams to ensure client requirements are met, while serving as a subject matter expert to enhance process eff...

Johnson City, TNRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$146K - $206K *

Unlock potential by leading software projects, collaborating with teams, and ensuring timely delivery while supporting product development and operational excellence in a dynamic environment...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $183K *

Elevate your career by collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative web applications and APIs. Drive project success through effective communication, ownership of tasks, and a commi...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $85K *

Drive your engineering career while learning the intricate design processes of commercial buildings. Collaborate with senior staff, engage in diverse projects, and explore specialization paths as part...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$162K - $190K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable analytics and KPI frameworks, ensuring trusted metrics drive impactful business decisions. Collaborate cross-functionally to standardize measurement and enhance...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$111K - $167K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic analytics partner, driving insights and performance improvements across revenue cycle operations. Collaborate with leaders to define KPIs, analyze data, and create i...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$180K - $215K *

Unlock potential by leading the transition of a GCP platform to AWS, ensuring compliance with federal security standards. Leverage your AWS expertise to design secure, scalable solutions while mentori...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $180K *

Shape the future of software development by leading innovative projects, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating in a dynamic team environment to deliver high-quality applications that meet cust...

Georgia, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$184K - $287K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative cloud GPU services, driving the design and implementation of SDKs and CLIs while collaborating with global teams to enhance product functionality and performan...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $140K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as a Data Scientist, driving advanced analytics and machine learning applications to enhance project success and economic opportunities across diverse teams and workflows...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Elevate cybersecurity by designing and implementing innovative Elastic Stack solutions. Collaborate on complex problems, mentor peers, and drive automation in security operations while ensuring compli...

Lexington, MARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$217K - $303K *

Lead the charge in evolving a cohesive design system for Android, enhancing UI architecture and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build reusable components and improve accessibil...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$113K - $151K *

Join a team that's transforming digital marketing solutions by developing innovative strategies and engaging presentations for enterprise clients, while collaborating across functions to drive impactf...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$218K - $256K *

Drive innovation in test infrastructure, enhancing efficiency and reliability for all engineering teams. Lead initiatives to modernize test execution, minimize feedback loops, and ensure trust in resu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Elevate cloud solutions by designing, deploying, and managing scalable Azure infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance, security, and compliance while driv...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the Kubernetes and AI/ML infrastructure landscape by leading cross-team initiatives, defining architecture, and enhancing platform reliability for scalable, secure cloud solutions...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance platform capabilities, ensuring alignment with client needs and regulatory standards. Drive product vision from inception to adoption, leveraging...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$466K - $500K+*

Elevate your career by designing and deploying ML models that transform advertiser requests into optimized media plans, collaborating with a dynamic team to drive innovation and enhance decision-makin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$72K - $109K *

Lead and optimize global IT infrastructure management by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ensure efficient design, deployment, and operations of ICT spaces to maintain high standards in data...

Georgia, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Champion innovative structural design for data centers, focusing on large-scale concrete and steel structures. Collaborate with global teams to deliver high-profile projects while advancing sustainabl...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $120K *

Optimize building assessments and capital projects while leading teams and managing client relationships. Oversee project scopes, budgets, and timelines to deliver impactful outcomes in a collaborativ...

Victoria, BCRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$133K - $183K *

Transform the user experience by designing and implementing innovative backend solutions for a cutting-edge checkout platform, enhancing accessibility and flexibility for financial products in a colla...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$146K - $206K *

Transform the user experience by designing and implementing innovative financial products. Collaborate in a dynamic team to enhance the checkout platform, ensuring reliability and performance for seam...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.