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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$177K - $364K *

Join a high-performance analytics team to enhance data foundations, tooling, and insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to shape innovative products and ensure data quality and democratization while...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$87K - $135K *

Drive your career forward by leading systems engineering for a cloud-based enterprise system. Engage in architecture development, integration, and modernization efforts while ensuring security and ope...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$466K - $500K+*

Accelerate progress at the forefront of ML infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement user-centric solutions that enhance model development and deployment for di...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$171K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of scalable data platforms. Drive innovation in cloud data architecture and pipeline automation, collaborating across teams to deliver impactf...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading data-driven insights to enhance patient access to medications. Collaborate with diverse teams to execute innovative analytics that inform health plans, improve medication e...

Denver, CORemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming innovative ideas into impactful AI-driven solutions for public health and medical research. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop MVPs that enhance scientific disco...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$209K - $273K *

Advance your career by leading a high-performing engineering team, driving strategic execution and operational excellence while ensuring a reliable data platform aligns with enterprise goals and custo...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI-native software development. Drive engineering excellence by orchestrating autonomous agents and maintaining high-quality standards in a FedRAMP-authorized e...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $230K *

Transform healthcare data ecosystems as a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, leading platform-specific builds to modernize legacy systems into AI-ready lakehouses while collaborating with client data t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $260K *

Join Reddit's Ads team as a Machine Learning Engineer, where you will design, build, and deploy machine learning models to enhance ad ranking, bidding, and optimization. This hands-on role involves ta...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $160K *

Join Reddit's Ads team as a Machine Learning Engineer, where you will design, build, and deploy machine learning models to enhance ad ranking, bidding, and optimization. This hands-on role involves ta...

Ontario, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$70K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to drive data migration projects, leveraging your analytical skills to ensure seamless client transitions to TaxSys. Collaborate with developers and analysts to enhance data qualit...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $300K *

Champion the evolution of a high-volume data platform, collaborating with engineering and product teams to enhance reliability and efficiency while mentoring senior engineers and driving innovative AI...

San Diego, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $130K *

Transform data engineering by architecting scalable pipelines and optimizing healthcare data solutions. Lead teams to enhance data quality and compliance while driving innovation and strategic alignme...

Baltimore, MDRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Engineer scalable Azure data solutions, leading architecture and modernization initiatives. Collaborate with teams to define standards and ensure high-performance data integration, governance, and sec...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $244K *

Shape the future of cloud architecture by leading diverse teams, driving Azure modernization, and connecting business objectives with innovative solutions. As a technical leader, you will foster inclu...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex cloud and data center solutions by leading implementations, ensuring technical readiness, and delivering exceptional customer support throughout the project lifecycle. Drive innovati...

Savannah, GARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$56K - $114K *

Help us advance our secure computing environment by maintaining and optimizing infrastructure, ensuring reliability and performance, and supporting the deployment of new technologies while providing e...

Lansing, MIRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Empower our data platform by designing, building, and operating core capabilities. Collaborate with teams to enhance ingestion, storage, and API functionalities, ensuring scalability and resilience wh...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$196K - $309K *

Lead the design and implementation of advanced knowledge graph solutions, enhancing personal work contexts and integrations across teams, while delivering scalable, low-latency APIs. Mentor engineers...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and models, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data practices and ensure quality. Drive modernization efforts in data engineering, optimizi...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $175K *

Lead the charge in architecting and managing robust cloud platforms, driving modernization efforts, and automating infrastructure solutions for large-scale enterprises. Collaborate with top engineers...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$196K - $207K *

Design scalable data solutions, enhance off-platform integrations, and lead cross-team collaborations. Drive architecture modernization and AI-first initiatives while mentoring engineers and optimizin...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise data architecture by designing and implementing a cutting-edge data ecosystem. Lead the development of centralized data solutions that enhance analytics, autom...

New York, NYRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$132K - $157K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance and transparency in financial reporting. As a Senior Data Analyst, you'll collaborate across departments to organize data, draw insights, and suppor...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.