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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$128K - $316K *

Join a team that designs and implements high-performance data architectures to optimize large-scale recommendation systems, ensuring stability and scalability in data and service engineering. Collabor...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering. In this early-career role, you'll build SQL ingestion processes, create dbt models, and learn the architecture of a modern Snowflake data sta...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $154K *

Engage with us to design and maintain scalable data pipelines, leveraging Databricks and DevOps tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data infrastructure, ensuring reliability and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Champion enterprise data architecture and AI/ML solutions, leading initiatives in data integration, governance, and analytics. Drive innovation in data pipelines and model validation while mentoring t...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $173K *

Join us to design and implement advanced cloud data solutions, optimizing data pipelines and architectures. Collaborate with teams to modernize systems and enhance real-time reporting, leveraging cutt...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Transform data landscapes by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines using Azure services, Python, and Spark. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable data solutions that...

Jersey City, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$215K - $253K *

Accelerate data-driven solutions by designing and implementing robust data platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance infrastructure, ensuring scalability and performance for divers...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $185K *

Champion the development of scalable data platforms, leading cross-functional initiatives and enhancing AI-assisted analytics. Collaborate with teams to drive technical direction and improve system pe...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $148K *

Transform operations by ensuring optimal data center infrastructure performance. Collaborate with teams to deploy hardware, troubleshoot issues, and maintain critical systems, driving innovation in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $146K *

Engage in transforming and optimizing data architectures, ensuring timely delivery of trusted data assets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data pipelines and support analytics, driv...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$89K - $125K *

Partner with us to integrate new firms into our IT environment, managing Microsoft 365 migrations and Active Directory consolidations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $182K *

Help us design and implement advanced data engineering solutions to enhance clinical programs, ensuring high data quality and compliance in a regulated environment while collaborating across functions...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$225K - $235K *

Lead the design and governance of data architecture to enhance analytics and reporting across government contracts. Collaborate with engineering and business teams to create scalable, secure data solu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive data excellence by optimizing our enterprise data warehouse and building robust data pipelines. Collaborate across teams to enhance data architecture, ensuring quality and governance for strateg...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer innovative product designs and lead development initiatives from ideation to market launch. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance existing products and drive revenue growth through new pro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $162K *

Shape the future of enterprise applications by leading design and development efforts, collaborating with stakeholders, and mentoring engineers to deliver scalable solutions that enhance business oper...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$155K - $186K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of enterprise-scale applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative technology solutions that enhance business operat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$148K - $178K *

Innovate enterprise-scale applications as a Staff Engineer II, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and support scalable technology solutions that enhance business operations...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $130K *

Transform data engineering practices by owning storage architecture, designing resilient pipelines, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance data insights and analytics capabilities in a dynamic...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$119K - $179K *

Support the integration and harmonization of clinical data by designing FHIR-compliant models and pipelines, ensuring data accuracy and usability for patient care and research initiatives across the o...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Unlock insights by designing a robust data visualization suite that enhances decision-making through real-time analysis and user-friendly interfaces, ensuring seamless access to dataset quality and pe...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge backend solutions for AI platforms, shaping innovative market research capabilities that support investment professionals in Private Equity and M&A through seamle...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $120K *

Help us develop and oversee robust data infrastructures that enhance research capabilities, streamline reporting, and integrate AI solutions, ensuring data integrity and accessibility across multiple...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on designing and implementing data solutions. Collaborate with business partners to optimize data workflows, ensuring reliability and accessibility f...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and delivery of AI/ML solutions, managing teams to meet client objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders to scale successful outcomes, ensuring quality and compliance in a dynamic deli...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.