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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$150K - $180K *

Transform healthcare by developing and deploying advanced ML models that enhance real-world efficacy. Collaborate with clinical and engineering teams to enable data-driven decision-making and deliver...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $209K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role that fosters innovation through collaboration. Leverage your expertise to drive impactful projects, contribute to a thriving team, and help shape industry-leading...

Cambridge, MARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving business intelligence solutions with Power BI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful data models, reports, and dashboards, ensuring high performance a...

Arlington, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in enhancing Content Delivery Network services and engineering tools to empower eCommerce platforms, ensuring performance, reliability, and security while collaborating with cross-func...

Columbus, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare through precise coding. Leverage your expertise in outpatient coding and medical terminology while enjoying a fully remote role with flexible hours...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$254K - $297K *

Elevate customer experiences by diagnosing and resolving complex technical challenges. Contribute directly to product engineering initiatives while collaborating with strategic customers and internal...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Engage with clients as a trusted advisor, driving technical sales and solution design in cybersecurity. Collaborate with teams to translate complex challenges into impactful solutions, ensuring alignm...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving innovation by building AI-powered tools for a vibrant community of diverse software engineers. You'll blend hands-on engineering with community management to enhance technic...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$173K - $233K *

Lead the charge in developing high-availability backend systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions while fostering a culture of quality and ownership within your...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$153K - $213K *

Empower your career by leading the development of high-availability backend systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and foster a culture of qualit...

CanadaRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $146K *

Innovate strategic partnerships and drive revenue growth in NTN and IoT sectors. Cultivate relationships with global carriers, negotiate agreements, and identify new business opportunities to establis...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$135K - $160K *

Drive customer success and system reliability by leading a high-impact, agile engineering team focused on short-term initiatives that enhance product adoption and solve complex integration challenges...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer innovative AI solutions by designing autonomous agents that enhance manufacturing workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data pipelines and drive impactful results in a...

Idaho Falls, IDRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $150K *

Unlock potential by overseeing project operations and client relationships, driving growth through strategic partnerships and best practices. Lead teams to achieve business goals while ensuring high s...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $170K *

Lead and grow a high-performing data science team while delivering full-cycle data solutions. Shape data infrastructure, oversee ML models, and engage with stakeholders to translate business needs int...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$121K - $132K *

Engage as a key technical leader in enterprise AI/ML architecture, collaborating with clients to design scalable solutions. Drive AI development and deployment, ensuring alignment with business needs...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$72K - $115K *

Partner with us to design and validate predictive models that enhance business processes across various domains, leveraging data science techniques to drive insights and improve decision-making within...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive transformative change in the construction industry by leveraging your General Contractor expertise to lead complex sales cycles and deliver innovative SaaS solutions that address customer pain p...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $238K *

Join a dynamic team to leverage AI in enhancing application security. You'll assess vulnerabilities, implement fixes, and shape AI security strategies, driving innovation in a fast-paced environment w...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI in financial services. You'll build and operate a shared AI platform, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance while delivering innovative AI solutions acros...

Oak Brook, ILRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $203K *

Optimize AI-driven solutions by leveraging advanced analytics and programming skills. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative tools that enhance operational efficiency and addres...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$500K+*

Pioneer the evolution of Netflix's Compute Platform, driving innovation in distributed systems and AI integration. Lead product strategy, enhance efficiency, and collaborate across teams to ensure rob...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$159K - $164K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of enterprise applications by designing and maintaining robust web solutions in Azure Government Cloud, leveraging full-stack technologies to enhance user experie...

Arlington, VARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in designing and building impactful backend services and APIs that enhance customer experiences across multiple products, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams in a dynamic...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $184K *

Drive impactful backend services and APIs for customer-facing platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product features in a fast-paced, product-driven environment. Embrace qual...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.