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.
Data Architect / Data Engineering Lead - Finance
$94K - $293K *
Drive architectural excellence and governance for enterprise data platforms, guiding teams in scalable design, data quality, and best practices. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure robust solution...
4 days ago
Data Architect / Data Engineering Lead - Finance
$87K - $253K *
Join us to lead architectural direction and governance for enterprise data platforms. Drive best practices in data engineering, ensure scalable solutions, and mentor teams while collaborating with sta...
4 days ago
Data Architect / Data Engineering Lead - Finance
$94K - $293K *
Engage with a dynamic team to lead enterprise data architecture initiatives, ensuring scalable, reliable solutions while mentoring engineers and driving best practices in data governance and quality a...
4 days ago
Data Architect / Data Engineering Lead - Finance
$94K - $293K *
Drive architectural excellence by leading data engineering initiatives, ensuring scalable, reliable solutions while mentoring teams and influencing best practices across enterprise data platforms...
4 days ago
Data Architect / Data Engineering Lead - Finance
$87K - $253K *
Drive architectural excellence and data governance for enterprise data platforms. Lead design and implementation of scalable data solutions, ensuring best practices in data engineering and quality acr...
4 days ago
Data Architect / Data Engineering Lead - Finance
$87K - $293K *
Elevate your career by leading architectural direction and governance for enterprise data platforms. Guide teams in best practices, ensure data quality, and foster scalable solutions while collaborati...
4 days ago
Data Architect / Data Engineering Lead - Finance
$94K - $253K *
Pioneer scalable data architecture solutions, guiding teams in best practices and governance for enterprise data platforms. Lead design efforts, ensuring robust data quality and effective stakeholder...
4 days ago
Data Architect / Data Engineering Lead - Finance
$100K - $293K *
Transform enterprise data architecture by leading scalable solutions, guiding best practices, and ensuring data quality across all layers. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver robust designs and m...
4 days ago
Data Architect / Data Engineering Lead - Finance
$94K - $293K *
Unlock potential by leading the design and governance of scalable data solutions, ensuring best practices in data engineering and architecture while mentoring teams and engaging stakeholders for succe...
4 days ago
Data Architect / Data Engineering Lead - Finance
$94K - $293K *
Shape the future of enterprise data architecture by leading scalable solutions, guiding best practices, and ensuring data governance. Collaborate with teams to enhance data quality and drive impactful...
4 days ago
Data Architect / Data Engineering Lead - Finance
$94K - $293K *
Join a team that's redefining data architecture by leading scalable, governed solutions. Leverage your expertise to guide engineering best practices and ensure high-quality data management across ente...
4 days ago
Data Architect / Data Engineering Lead - Finance
$94K - $293K *
Empower enterprise data initiatives by leading architecture and engineering governance. Guide teams in scalable data solutions, enforce best practices, and ensure data quality while collaborating with...
4 days ago
Data Architect / Data Engineering Lead - Finance
$87K - $253K *
Lead the charge in shaping enterprise data architecture and engineering governance. Drive scalable solutions, enforce best practices, and mentor teams to ensure high-quality data management across com...
4 days ago
Data Architect / Data Engineering Lead - Finance
$87K - $253K *
Join a team that's redefining data architecture by leading scalable, governed solutions. Provide technical guidance, enforce best practices, and mentor engineers to ensure high-quality data engineerin...
4 days ago
Data Architect / Data Engineering Lead - Finance
$94K - $293K *
Lead the charge in architecting scalable data solutions, guiding teams on best practices, and ensuring robust governance across enterprise data platforms. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate bu...
4 days ago
Data Architect / Data Engineering Lead - Finance
$94K - $293K *
Lead the architectural vision and governance for enterprise data platforms, ensuring scalable, reliable solutions. Guide teams in best practices, data quality, and stakeholder engagement to drive impa...
4 days ago
Data Architect / Data Engineering Lead - Finance
$87K - $235K *
Transform enterprise data architecture by leading scalable solutions, guiding best practices, and ensuring data quality. Collaborate with stakeholders to design robust systems that meet business needs...
4 days ago
Data Architect / Data Engineering Lead - Finance
$94K - $293K *
Innovate data architecture solutions by leading enterprise data platform initiatives, ensuring scalability, governance, and quality. Guide teams in best practices and design patterns while engaging st...
4 days ago
Data Architect / Data Engineering Lead - Finance
$100K - $270K *
Architect scalable data solutions, guiding teams on best practices and governance. Lead design efforts for enterprise data platforms, ensuring quality and performance while mentoring engineers and eng...
4 days ago
Data Architect / Data Engineering Lead - Finance
$87K - $235K *
Unlock potential by leading the design and governance of scalable data solutions. Collaborate with teams to establish best practices, ensure data quality, and mentor engineers while driving architectu...
4 days ago
Data Architect / Data Engineering Lead - Finance
$87K - $293K *
Lead the architectural direction and governance for enterprise data platforms, ensuring scalable, reliable solutions. Collaborate with teams to enforce best practices and mentor engineers, driving dat...
4 days ago
Data Architect / Data Engineering Lead - Finance
$94K - $253K *
Drive your career forward by leading architectural direction and governance for enterprise data platforms. Guide teams in best practices, ensuring scalable, reliable solutions while fostering collabor...
4 days ago
Data Architect / Data Engineering Lead - Finance
$87K - $253K *
Drive the future of enterprise data architecture by leading scalable solutions, guiding best practices, and ensuring data governance across complex environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance data...
4 days ago
Data Architect / Data Engineering Lead - Finance
$94K - $293K *
Shape the future of enterprise data architecture by leading scalable solutions, guiding best practices, and ensuring data governance across teams. Drive innovation and quality in data engineering whil...
4 days ago
Data Architect / Data Engineering Lead - Finance
$94K - $253K *
Lead the design and governance of scalable data solutions, ensuring best practices in data architecture and engineering. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into robust technical...
4 days 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.