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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$80K - $130K *

Join a team that's committed to leveraging data to drive business insights. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with stakeholders to define analyses, build reports, and enhance decision-making th...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $130K *

Help us advance our data analytics capabilities by partnering with teams to drive insights, build dashboards, and execute regulatory reporting. Own business areas, collaborate with stakeholders, and t...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $130K *

Champion your career by joining a dynamic analytics team, driving insights and strategic reports to enhance stakeholder decision-making across various business domains in a thriving US market...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive data excellence by designing, developing, and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines across various platforms, ensuring quality and reliability to support analytics and AI workflows in a collaborative, d...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $253K *

Pioneer innovative data-driven decision-making and analytics capabilities that enhance patient care, support business operations, and foster collaboration across the organization while leading a team...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $194K *

Shape the future of data-driven solutions by leveraging cutting-edge analytics and designing AI solutions that meet complex business needs while driving transformation and stakeholder engagement...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $171K *

Join a team that's redefining data architecture by leading innovative strategies and modernizing enterprise platforms. Collaborate with experts to drive impactful solutions that align data capabilitie...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $171K *

Elevate data architecture by leading modernization initiatives, designing innovative strategies, and aligning domain capabilities with business needs to drive impactful solutions for clients...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $145K *

Build and maintain data pipelines for innovative private credit analytics. Extract and transform large-scale financial data, ensuring real-time delivery and high data quality in collaboration with dat...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$209K - $238K *

Drive innovative data solutions by collaborating with Agile teams to design, develop, and implement robust cloud data architectures. Leverage your expertise in programming and data engineering to empo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$146K - $204K *

Collaborate with engineering and product teams to design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines that capture traveler interaction data, ensuring it is reliable, timely, and easy to consume, enhanc...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$147K - $199K *

Lead the design and implementation of advanced data management systems to support intelligence missions. Collaborate with users to optimize data architectures and ensure efficient data processing acro...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion the transformation of data into actionable insights, supporting various teams through the development of analytics solutions, data pipelines, and reporting strategies using modern cloud techn...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining data architecture by integrating advanced analytics and AI. Lead the design of enterprise data environments, ensuring accuracy and security while collaborating with engin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and management of enterprise data architectures, ensuring high-quality data integration and governance to support advanced analytics and AI initiatives across th...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $185K *

Elevate your career by managing a dynamic data engineering team, shaping scalable data pipelines, and driving innovative data solutions to enhance enterprise data strategies and execution efficiency a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $136K *

Engineer robust data pipelines and optimize SQL for performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure delivery excellence and implement quality checks in a dynamic Agile environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion the creation of semantic models on our Snowflake platform, ensuring accuracy and clarity in financial reporting. Collaborate across teams to translate complex business logic into reliable dat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $150K *

Architect innovative data solutions to enhance digital marketing strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cloud-based technologies, driving engagement and optimizing customer e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$115K - $125K *

Transform your career by leveraging your expertise in data architecture and analysis to develop comprehensive information frameworks that enhance business processes and drive data governance across th...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $120K *

Shape the future of enterprise data solutions by building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines, designing robust data models, and contributing to our architecture strategy, while collaborating with stakeholders...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$148K - $175K *

Lead the charge in transforming client operations through innovative data solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to architect high-value outcomes, drive strategic initiatives, and mentor teams in a...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Data Engineer, leading the design and architecture of our data warehouse. Collaborate closely with engineers, enforce data quality standards, and innovate with AI to en...

Utah, USRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$94K - $168K *

Transform the landscape of Retail Media and AdTech by building and integrating innovative data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance audience activation, attribution, and analy...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of enterprise financial workflows by designing secure AWS data stores and serverless components. Collaborate on infrastructure automation, monitoring, and integration to enhance perfo...

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.