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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$109K - $132K *
Tackle the integration and automation of finance systems, enhancing efficiency and accuracy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, ensuring financial data flows seamlessly a...
1 week ago
$150K - $200K *
Join us to drive AI integration by transforming client workflows into live agents. You'll manage the entire process from scoping to deployment, collaborating with teams to deliver impactful solutions...
2 days ago
Customer Quality Engineer - Integration
$88K - $105K *
Lead the charge in ensuring quality and compliance for mechanical and electrical systems. Collaborate across teams to uphold standards, conduct inspections, and drive continuous improvement in mission...
3 days ago
$280K - $330K *
Empower a dynamic engineering team by leading technical architecture, enhancing system reliability, and driving scalable solutions that support rapid growth in a fast-paced fintech environment. Foster...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Director, Client Coding Integration
$97K - $145K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring accurate coding and compliance for clinical services, leveraging your expertise to enhance revenue cycle management and contribute to optimal healthcare outcom...
Reposted 1 week ago
$162K - $170K *
Drive advanced machine learning solutions as a key contributor to our perception team, focusing on deep learning and computer vision to enhance robotics technology and bring innovative models from ide...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$144K - $192K *
Champion a unified data platform, managing pipelines and Snowflake operations. Collaborate on platform unification while ensuring reliability and governance. Lead integrations and optimize resources t...
3 weeks ago
$144K - $237K *
Shape the future of secure member authentication by leading a senior team in building innovative identity solutions. Drive technical decisions and design across the customer identity stack, ensuring r...
2 weeks ago
Project Engineer / Sr. Project Engineer - Industrial Power Systems
$90K - $120K *
Shape innovative engineering solutions as you lead complex projects, focusing on low to medium voltage power systems in industrial settings. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior e...
5 days ago
Senior Product Manager, Data Catalog & AI Readiness
$120K - $145K *
Lead the development of a data catalog for AI consumption, ensuring quality and accessibility. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to onboard domains, manage readiness assessments, and drive align...
3 days ago
Senior Developer Marketing Manager
$134K - $160K *
Shape the future of developer marketing by leading global initiatives that drive engagement and adoption. Collaborate across teams to create impactful campaigns and ensure a unified brand voice, trans...
4 days ago
Forward Deployed Engineer - Kubernetes
$110K - $177K *
Transform enterprise infrastructure by embedding with client teams to optimize Kubernetes deployments, streamline migrations, and enhance AI capabilities, ensuring successful platform adoption and ope...
4 days ago
Staff Engineer, Experimentation
$182K - $251K *
Champion the creation of advanced statistical engines and experimentation systems, driving data-informed decision making at scale. Collaborate across teams to enhance product impact and performance, w...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance business operations, streamline processes, and drive value through effective analysis and documentation. Your expertise will...
1 week ago
$155K - $165K *
Transform the future of IoT connectivity by leading chipset and module enablement, guiding developers through the NB-IoT NTN journey, and optimizing solutions for real-world applications seamlessly...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Blue Yonder Sr Technical Platform Engineer
$120K - $145K *
Drive successful deployment and maintenance of global TMS platforms, providing expert analysis, innovative solutions, and collaborative support to enhance business operations and streamline logistics...
Reposted 3 days ago
Research Scientist Graduate (Distributed NoSQL Database Systems) - 2027 Start (PhD)
$162K - $316K *
Join a team that's pioneering innovative distributed database solutions, focusing on high-performance, scalable systems to optimize cloud architectures and enhance mission-critical operations across v...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Capacity Modeling)
$181K - $241K *
Tackle complex challenges in capacity modeling, ensuring infrastructures handle peak demands while leading strategic initiatives and cross-team collaborations to optimize performance and reliability...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Solutions Architect, Enterprise
$224K - $326K *
Serve as a technical leader for large customers, guiding AI cloud strategies. Connect business priorities with scalable architecture while managing executive engagements and navigating complex decisio...
Reposted 1 week ago
Civil Engineer - Mission Critical (REMOTE)
$90K - $145K *
Collaborate within a dedicated team to design and execute innovative civil engineering solutions for Mission Critical Data Center projects in a dynamic environment, engaging with diverse clients and d...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Remote | Strategic Project Lead, Coding/SWE - $300,000-$500,000/year
$300K - $500K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by leading technical projects and optimizing software engineering data pipelines. Drive operational excellence and enhance workflow automation while collabo...
3 days ago
Remote | Strategic Project Lead, Coding/SWE - $300,000-$500,000/year
$300K - $500K *
Elevate your career by leading strategic coding-data programmes, ensuring seamless execution and quality across complex technical workflows while driving automation and operational excellence in a ful...
4 days ago
Sr Analyst, Software/Info Platform
$80K - $114K *
Unlock potential by applying technical expertise to solve complex problems, collaborating across teams, and developing event-driven applications. Engage in project work that enhances system efficiency...
1 week ago
$130K - $160K *
Drive the development of LLM-based agents, ensuring robust production systems, effective evaluation, and seamless integration with company data while maintaining security and operational excellence ac...
2 weeks ago
Senior Forward Deployed Engineer
$125K - $150K *
Engineer transformative solutions by integrating cutting-edge APIs into enterprise systems. Collaborate closely with clients to deploy production software efficiently while leveraging modern AI tools...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
What does a Data Engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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.