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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$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 - $160K *

Deliver impactful data engineering solutions to enhance advanced visual analytics. Leverage cutting-edge technologies to integrate databases and optimize data pipelines, ensuring actionable intelligen...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $185K *

Optimize data-driven strategies to enhance business performance across key verticals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop analytical tools, generate insights, and support AI initiatives...

6 days ago

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

$133K - $199K *

Champion a high-performing team of data engineers to drive data transformation, influence technical architecture, and ensure reliable data systems while aligning with business objectives and engineeri...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing innovative knowledge graph solutions for healthcare data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into scalable, produc...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $240K *

Elevate data architecture by leveraging cloud infrastructure and diverse OS environments. Collaborate across teams to enhance data management, engineering, and processing, ensuring seamless integratio...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Build and lead the Commercial Analytics data platform using Microsoft Fabric, overseeing data ingestion, modeling, and reporting processes while driving initiatives from concept to production...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $164K *

Drive innovation as a multi-cloud platform engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance Google Cloud solutions. Leverage your expertise in automation and security to deliver enterpri...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$139K - $285K *

Drive the analytics engineering team to create AI-ready data solutions, ensuring trusted access to data across the organization. Lead strategic initiatives, build self-service capabilities, and foster...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $190K *

Architect the future of AI in healthcare by designing robust data platforms that enhance innovation and operational efficiency, while ensuring compliance and governance across unstructured data source...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $190K *

Engineer the AI context platform by designing end-to-end architecture, ensuring data governance, and driving cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative AI data products that enhance operatio...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$136K - $204K *

Lead the charge in designing robust Azure architectures across large-scale programs. Influence and guide technical strategies to connect client objectives with impactful, scalable solutions while fost...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $125K *

Join a team that's redefining web development by building innovative applications. Leverage your full-stack expertise in JavaScript and Python while managing cloud infrastructure and data pipelines to...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in transforming data landscapes by migrating on-premises DataLake environments to AWS Lakehouse platforms, optimizing data pipelines, and ensuring data integrity throughout the process...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by developing and optimizing data pipelines and microservices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data integration and support advanced analytics, ensuring high-q...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by developing and optimizing scalable data pipelines and microservices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data integration and support advanced analytics, ensuring sy...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Collaborate with clients to enhance cloud and hybrid infrastructures, resolving complex issues and providing exceptional support. Leverage technical expertise to improve environments and ensure seamle...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $158K *

Transform data into actionable insights by developing robust Python data pipelines. Collaborate across teams to tackle complex technical challenges and ensure high-quality software delivery through ef...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $158K *

Engineer robust data pipelines using Python to support applications. Collaborate across teams, manage complex projects, and ensure high software quality through testing and best practices. Drive innov...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $158K *

Advance your career as a Data Engineer, developing Python data pipelines and managing complex systems projects. Collaborate across functions to enhance software quality and drive innovation in data so...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $250K *

Optimize data operations by leading a technical team focused on ensuring reliable data pipelines, serving as a primary interface for stakeholders, and translating complex requirements into effective e...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining data architecture! Leverage your expertise to document solutions, ensure governance, and model data effectively while contributing to innovative projects and evolving our...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining data architecture by documenting solutions, ensuring governance, and modeling data to enhance operational efficiency and strategic vision in a collaborative environment...

Chicoutimi, QCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Drive operational excellence by leading engineering, data, and AI teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate strategic goals into actionable plans, ensuring high-quality project delivery and te...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Champion data-driven innovation by leading enterprise data engineering strategies, overseeing multi-location teams, and ensuring data governance to empower AI and analytics initiatives across the orga...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.