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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$63K - $189K *

Drive innovative data solutions by building and optimizing data pipelines, ensuring quality and compliance while leveraging cloud technologies and best practices in data governance and management...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$66K - $205K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering by building innovative data solutions and pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data governance and quality while leve...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$59K - $177K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative data solutions and governance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines, ensuring quality and compliance in...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$59K - $164K *

Transform data landscapes by designing and deploying scalable data pipelines, ensuring data quality and governance while leveraging cloud and big data technologies to drive business insights and effic...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $205K *

Lead the charge in building robust data solutions, leveraging cloud and big data technologies to create scalable pipelines, ensure data quality, and drive governance initiatives across diverse environ...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $205K *

Unlock your potential by designing and deploying innovative data solutions, leveraging cloud and big data technologies to optimize data pipelines and governance processes, while collaborating with cro...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$63K - $177K *

Explore innovative data solutions by building and optimizing data pipelines, ensuring quality and governance while leveraging cloud and big data technologies to drive insights and efficiency across th...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$63K - $177K *

Drive innovative data solutions by building and optimizing data pipelines, ensuring quality and compliance while leveraging cloud technologies and best practices in data governance and management...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$59K - $177K *

Drive innovative data solutions by building and optimizing data pipelines, ensuring quality and governance while leveraging cloud technologies and best practices in data management and engineering...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$59K - $164K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering by building innovative data solutions and pipelines, leveraging cloud technologies and best practices to enhance data governance and quality a...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$59K - $164K *

Unlock your potential by designing and deploying scalable data solutions, ensuring data quality and governance while leveraging cloud technologies and big data tools to drive business insights and eff...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in building scalable financial data systems, driving AI initiatives and optimizing performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver robust solutions that enhance reporting and ana...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$59K - $164K *

Join a dynamic team to architect scalable data solutions, leveraging cloud and big data technologies to optimize data pipelines and governance processes, while ensuring compliance and quality across d...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$63K - $177K *

Join us to build innovative data solutions, leveraging cloud and big data technologies to create efficient data pipelines and governance processes that drive business insights and compliance...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$63K - $177K *

Join a dynamic team to engineer scalable data solutions, optimizing data ingestion, transformation, and governance using cloud technologies and best practices to drive business insights and compliance...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $205K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering by building scalable data solutions and pipelines. Leverage cloud technologies and best practices to enhance data governance and quality, driv...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$63K - $177K *

Elevate data solutions by designing and implementing scalable data pipelines, ensuring quality and compliance while leveraging cloud technologies and best practices in data governance and management...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$63K - $177K *

Unlock your potential as a Data Engineering professional, driving innovative data solutions and governance practices. Collaborate across teams to build scalable data pipelines and enhance data quality...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $218K *

Shape the future of data pipelines and analytics by designing and maintaining robust data architectures that convert vast operational and intelligence data into actionable insights for mission-critica...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $131K *

Unlock potential by providing innovative solutions to technical challenges, collaborating with a diverse team, and engaging with complex data systems while adhering to organizational standards and enh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $241K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable data solutions, optimize performance, and enhance software architecture while adhering to coding standards and leveraging AI to...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$98K - $140K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing data pipelines and workflows, leading technical initiatives, and collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality data solutions. Your expertise will enh...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in designing and supporting data integration platforms that drive global operations. Collaborate with IT and business teams to enhance data solutions, ensuring reliability and scalabil...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $133K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering by influencing product strategies, ensuring data quality, and generating insights to enhance user engagement and efficiency. Collaborate with...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $133K *

Join our dynamic Data Engineering team to influence product strategies, enhance data quality, and drive insights. Collaborate with experts to improve product engagement and efficiency while gaining ha...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.