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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$184K - $356K *

Transform data processing architectures by optimizing performance and efficiency. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance user experiences and drive innovation in hardware-software co-design for cut...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead a team to enhance data quality across products, ensuring reliability and governance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective testing strategies and maintain high performanc...

Georgia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock your potential as a Lead Data Software Engineer, driving innovative data solutions and leading cross-functional teams to enhance our data infrastructure and ensure scalability and performance a...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead a talented team in crafting a high-quality, scalable object storage product that enhances the developer experience, balancing technical execution with product thinking to drive meaningful improve...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Elevate AI solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, architect, and implement innovative AI and ML strategies, ensuring customer success and adoption across diverse technical e...

Texas, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $204K *

Join us to develop and maintain advanced HR data architecture in Snowflake. Lead data governance and ensure high-quality data through optimized ETL/ELT processes while collaborating with cross-functio...

Farmington, CTRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Data Architect, leading innovative data modeling and integration initiatives. Collaborate with AI Engineers to design scalable datasets and optimize data governance acr...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining data architecture by leading innovative modeling and integration initiatives. Collaborate with AI Engineers to create scalable datasets and optimize performance in a mult...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $140K *

Contribute to the development of a modern platform by building features, connecting systems, and improving data usability. Engage with stakeholders and troubleshoot to deliver reliable software as par...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Transform the cloud communication landscape by optimizing existing systems, driving AI innovations, and mentoring teams. Lead complex integrations and troubleshoot major incidents to enhance performan...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing data quality and governance. Contribute to building robust data platforms and ensure reliable data-driven decision-making through effective testing and automa...

Georgia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise endpoint capabilities by designing, securing, and automating solutions for diverse users. Collaborate with cybersecurity and support teams to ensure effective deployment and lifec...

Chicago, ILRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Empower business innovation by architecting and automating robust database platforms. Collaborate across teams to enhance data provisioning, security, and performance, ensuring scalable solutions that...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing data integration standards for Epic and enterprise systems, ensuring interoperability and data governance while driving strategic data initiatives across...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by bridging sales and engineering as a key technical resource. You'll scope, quote, and support customer needs for low and medium-voltage switchgear solutions, ensuring alignment w...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate and drive AI agent development for clinical trial platforms, integrating LLMs through the .NET stack. Engage in hands-on engineering to deliver end-to-end AI features, enhancing patient-centr...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$236K - $309K *

Join a team that's driving AI innovation by developing cutting-edge machine learning algorithms and frameworks that enable seamless integration across products and services, ensuring collaboration and...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the design and development of our enterprise data platform, driving initiatives for data ingestion, storage, and transformation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data governance...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to empower enterprise customers with innovative sourcing solutions, manage complex RFPs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive procurement success while leveraging cutting-edge...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Help us build and scale cutting-edge ML infrastructure for innovative protein design. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to enhance research velocity through robust data pipelines and productio...

San Diego, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate at the intersection of healthcare and technology. In this role, engineer ML pipelines, enhance data reliability, and ensure production stability for healthcare information systems, impacting...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $202K *

Engineer robust data platforms by designing scalable pipelines and APIs that support AI-driven healthcare applications, ensuring high performance, security, and operational excellence in a collaborati...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $108K *

Shape the future of data analytics by designing and building a robust data layer in BigQuery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize metrics and enable self-service analytics, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$105K - $163K *

Transform database environments by leading architecture and administration efforts across multiple platforms, ensuring compliance and performance for mission-critical applications in a dynamic, remote...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the development of robust blockchain data systems, enhancing performance and reliability. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful solutions that improve data quality and user experience while...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.