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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$89K - $105K *

Contribute to the development and enhancement of data pipelines and solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and integration while gaining foundational experience in...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by designing and maintaining data solutions that empower analytics and decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform healthcare data into trusted resources, ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$95K - $115K *

Drive the design, build, and support of enterprise data pipelines and products, ensuring reliable data movement and transformation across modern cloud platforms while collaborating with cross-function...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$180K - $220K *

Deliver innovative data pipelines for legal records, transforming unstructured data into actionable insights while supporting advanced AI workflows and data quality improvements for robust legal resea...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$73K - $98K *

Unlock data potential by designing and optimizing data pipelines, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to enhance data management systems and support agile development for impact...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $99K *

Join a dynamic team to build and maintain data pipelines, transforming data into actionable insights. Collaborate with engineers and analysts to enhance data quality and support analytics, AI/ML, and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K - $166K *

Lead the design and optimization of scalable data lakehouse solutions, managing end-to-end project delivery and stakeholder relationships while ensuring high-quality data solutions are delivered effic...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's modernizing data infrastructure and AI automation. As a key contributor, you'll develop backend solutions, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure data quality while collaboratin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Grow your career with a fully remote role focused on designing and optimizing secure, scalable cloud-based data solutions across Azure and AWS, supporting critical national defense initiatives through...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $135K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering by building and optimizing data pipelines for enterprise analytics. Lead initiatives that ensure data quality and empower stakeholders with curated data...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $160K *

Unlock potential by transforming data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions. Collaborate with business leaders to design reporting solutions and optimize data processes, enhancing or...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering by building scalable AI solutions. Collaborate with experts to transform complex data into impactful, production-ready models while embracing innovation...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering by building scalable AI solutions. Collaborate with experts to create innovative Lakehouse architectures and streamline production processes, ensuring im...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$320K - $405K *

Engineer data solutions that empower analytics across teams, transforming raw data into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance product metrics and drive data-driven...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$320K - $405K *

Unlock the potential of data by building scalable analytics solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform raw data into actionable insights, ensuring data integrity and empowering se...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Elevate data architecture by designing scalable pipelines, driving strategic initiatives, and enhancing data quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and share knowledge...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $176K *

Drive impactful data solutions by designing and implementing scalable data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex data into actionable insights for mission-critical pr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $200K *

Champion data-driven growth by leading a talented data engineering team. Drive innovation in data platform development through strategic vision and technical expertise, ensuring impactful solutions th...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$162K - $250K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering by leading talented engineers to develop innovative data solutions that drive business success and operational excellence across a modern clou...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $200K *

Lead a skilled team of data engineers to design and enhance a robust data platform supporting our home services business, driving innovation and efficiency through modern technologies and AI integrati...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $170K *

Contribute to mission-critical data and AI initiatives by designing and implementing graph databases and enhanced data capabilities. Collaborate across teams to ensure data is discoverable, aligned, a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $170K *

Empower your career by designing and optimizing enterprise data capabilities within a dynamic DoD environment, enhancing data discoverability and usability for analysts and AI systems while leading in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$179K - $204K *

Shape the future of data engineering by driving innovative solutions and collaborating across teams to enhance data platforms and pipelines, ensuring scalability and compliance while empowering millio...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Shape the future of data engineering by leading a talented team to design and optimize enterprise-grade data platforms, ensuring high performance and reliability while mentoring engineers and driving...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Unlock insights as a senior Data Engineer, collaborating with teams to transform business questions into actionable data solutions, while developing scalable pipelines and BI models that drive decisio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.