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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$110K - $130K *

Drive the future of data management by leading database architecture and engineering efforts. Collaborate with Agile teams to optimize performance across NoSQL and relational systems, ensuring securit...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $243K *

Lead the charge in data engineering excellence by mentoring a team, driving pipeline delivery, and translating stakeholder needs into actionable technical plans while ensuring operational accountabili...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $175K *

Join a team that's transforming data integration for the Navy. As a Data Engineer, you'll develop scalable pipelines and APIs, enhancing access to critical information across defense systems while ens...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Drive data innovation by designing and maintaining robust data pipelines that empower marketing analytics. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and scalability, enhancing decision-mak...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $180K *

Elevate decision-making by transforming complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate across teams to develop metrics and reporting solutions that enhance program performance and drive a culture...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Shape data-driven decision-making by developing analytical tools and dashboards that empower leadership with actionable insights for technology investments and operational efficiency across the organi...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$89K - $166K *

Transform your career by leading data engineering initiatives, optimizing scalable data pipelines, and enhancing client delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensure...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $209K *

Engineer the future of data infrastructure by connecting systems across the supply chain, enabling operational teams to leverage clean, actionable data for strategic decision-making and business impac...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$125K - $150K *

Own the entire sales process from initial conversation to signature, driving technical evaluations and business cases. Collaborate closely with leadership and engineering to influence product developm...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $172K *

Unlock data-driven insights by designing and developing enterprise BI solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to create impactful reports and dashboards, leveraging advanced analytics to drive strate...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $172K *

Unlock your potential by designing and supporting advanced business intelligence solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform data into actionable insights, utilizing tools like Power BI and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $172K *

Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights through innovative business intelligence solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to design, develop, and optimize reporting tools that dr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $172K *

Drive data-driven decision-making by designing and developing enterprise BI solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to create impactful reports and dashboards, leveraging tools like Power BI and Apac...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $172K *

Help us drive data-driven decision-making by designing and supporting enterprise BI solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform complex data into actionable insights through advanced analyti...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $93K *

Join our team to develop and enhance data pipelines, ensuring secure and reliable datasets. Collaborate with experienced engineers to support business intelligence and improve data quality while growi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in developing transformative applications that empower scientists to streamline decision-making in drug discovery, from target identification to validation and optimization across dive...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Transform data systems and drive analytics by leading the design and development of scalable data pipelines. Collaborate with teams to enhance data quality and usability while ensuring secure and effi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at our data modernization efforts by leading the engineering team to build a unified Azure data platform, integrating Salesforce and WMS for enhanced operational visibility and dec...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and optimization of scalable data pipelines, ensuring high data quality and performance. Collaborate with stakeholders and mentor team members to deliver reliable data solutions using...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Architect and execute large-scale data migrations, optimizing Iceberg internals while managing operations across global environments. Implement secure data access controls and design robust security p...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and maintain scalable data pipelines, ensuring data quality and optimizing architecture for cloud platforms. Drive automation and enhance data product...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $143K *

Unlock the potential of data by architecting scalable pipelines and driving analytics initiatives, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance our data solutions in a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $165K *

Transform raw operational data into decision-ready analytics by designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data models. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure high-quality data solutions that dr...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Innovate at the forefront of data governance and engineering, partnering with Federal clients to drive technical success, shape product evolution, and build strategic solutions that enhance compliance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $170K *

Architect scalable data and AI solutions as a Principal Data Engineer, leading technical strategy and engineering excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensure ali...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.