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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$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 - $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...

Washington, USRemote

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

$102K - $170K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative data engineering solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define scalable architectures and drive AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterpr...

New Brunswick, NJRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $170K *

Unlock innovative data solutions by leading integration strategies and architectural decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure data and AI solutions while driving...

New Brunswick, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Grow your career by shaping innovative data solutions that drive business impact. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our data ecosystem and ensure effective analytics within a moderniz...

Markham, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $168K *

Elevate your career by driving innovative data and AI governance. Lead a technical team to embed trusted data practices, enhance data quality, and automate governance, all while fostering collaboratio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Drive the development of data ingestion and quality systems for AI training, managing petabyte-scale datasets. Collaborate with teams to implement efficient data filtering and retention strategies, en...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$139K - $159K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Data Engineer, driving enterprise data solutions through innovative pipeline design and management. Collaborate on a cutting-edge data lake architecture, enhancing data...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$139K - $159K *

Engineer scalable data pipelines and transform enterprise data in a dynamic team. Lead the design and operation of a robust data lake architecture, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for optima...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$139K - $159K *

Transform data engineering by designing and operating scalable pipelines for enterprise data lakes, ensuring data integrity and accessibility while collaborating with a dynamic team dedicated to clien...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$139K - $159K *

Empower our team by designing and operating scalable data pipelines, enhancing our enterprise data lake with innovative solutions. Collaborate with experts to drive data transformation and ensure high...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Elevate data integrity and analytics by managing critical operations, leading data cleaning, and ensuring seamless pipeline functionality. Collaborate on MVP initiatives while maintaining robust secur...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $218K *

Unlock the potential of data by designing scalable architectures and solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system efficiency and drive strategic decisions while mentoring junio...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $206K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead data engineering efforts, shape technical strategy, and drive critical initiatives. Mentor engineers, manage projects, and collaborate across functions to enhance data...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$103K - $196K *

Transform data engineering by building and optimizing robust data pipelines for analytics and AI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality, governance, and compliance while deliv...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $196K *

Shape the future of data engineering by building and optimizing data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support analytics and AI initiatives. Drive inno...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$106K - $206K *

Engineer scalable data infrastructure by optimizing CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance software delivery processes, ensuring high availability and seamless integ...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$248K - $282K *

Pioneer the future of data infrastructure by leading modernization efforts, enhancing performance, and building scalable services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and eff...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.