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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$330K - $500K+*

Optimize data models and pipelines for identity graph construction, ensuring accurate entity matching and resolution. Collaborate across teams to deliver actionable insights and maintain data quality...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$191K - $239K *

Drive technical evaluations and solutions for Enterprise customers, ensuring seamless data ingestion, transformation, and modeling. Collaborate with sales and engineering to deliver impactful presenta...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $188K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop high-performance ETL solutions, integrating data from diverse sources. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data workflows and ensure complianc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Empower organizations by architecting advanced data modernization initiatives utilizing Azure services. Lead complex migrations, integrate platforms, and establish scalable data solutions while ensuri...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $139K *

Join a dynamic team as a senior technical lead in enterprise data engineering, responsible for architecting and optimizing scalable data platforms. Drive data quality and observability while collabora...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $165K *

Drive the development of a centralized data warehouse for biomedical research, enhancing data integration and functionality. Collaborate with teams to optimize data pipelines and support national rese...

Connecticut, USRemote

1 week ago

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

$162K - $258K *

Drive the design and implementation of cutting-edge GenAI solutions, leading the development of LLM capabilities and ML pipelines to enhance insurance workflows and deliver impactful outcomes for cust...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $145K *

Lead the charge in building impactful software features that enhance educators' management of English Learner programs, taking ownership from design to operation in a full-stack environment utilizing...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Empower data-driven decisions by building scalable data models and analytics solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform raw data into actionable insights, ensuring high-quality re...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K *

Innovate your career as a Principal Data Engineer, designing cutting-edge data infrastructure and lakehouse solutions. Leverage modern AI tools to enhance performance and quality while collaborating w...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$108K - $130K *

Drive the design, deployment, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure, enhancing developer experience and operational reliability. Collaborate on CI/CD improvements and lead small-scale projects while...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise data integration by leading technical efforts, designing robust ETL/ELT pipelines, and ensuring data quality across complex systems. Drive excellence in data workflows and maintai...

Montgomery, ALRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate robust SaaS platforms by collaborating with cross-functional teams, building and enhancing features, and delivering customer-centric solutions throughout the development lifecycle...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform complex data into actionable insights by leveraging your ML engineering expertise and research mindset. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy high-quality models acro...

New York City, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $160K *

Elevate operations through AI-driven automation to enhance incident management, streamline ticket resolution, and optimize service health with self-healing observability, all while collaborating acros...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$152K - $179K *

Drive the development of distributed systems for real-time blockchain data ingestion and indexing, owning services from design to production while enhancing performance and reliability across the plat...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $229K *

Unlock potential by creating scalable, fault-tolerant data systems to support ML and analytics workflows, enabling efficient data processing for critical teams at a leading tech company. Collaborate a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $160K *

Drive the migration of a data analytics platform to a cloud-agnostic solution. Oversee implementation of Spark pipelines on Kubernetes, manage testing and deployment processes, and guide team members...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by driving data engineering excellence in Palantir Foundry, transforming legacy systems into robust pipelines and applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to de...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team of developers to deliver high-quality software solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving strategic project initiatives while fostering a cultur...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$113K - $188K *

Lead the charge in building robust data platforms that transform complex datasets into actionable insights. This senior role demands expertise in software and data engineering, with a focus on quality...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $160K *

Drive the development of critical enterprise applications for DoD personnel, enhancing program and financial management capabilities. Collaborate within a product team to modernize technology and deli...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Develop and implement integrations between Army work-request and financial systems with IBM Maximo, ensuring seamless data flow and automated reconciliation while adhering to secure coding practices a...

Fort Campbell, KYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $225K *

Transform data engineering practices by architecting scalable platforms, driving reliability, and mentoring teams. Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance data governance and leverage AI tools fo...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Help us design and deliver innovative data and AI solutions that transform complex data into actionable insights, supporting critical decisions across various sectors while leading technical standards...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.