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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$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
Enterprise - Senior Data Engineer - Cloud, JSON, Python
$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
$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...
3 days ago
$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...
3 days ago
Director, Engineering, Data, and AI
$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...
2 days ago
$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
Senior Data Engineer - Snowflake & dbt Cloud
$120K - $145K *
Join us to engineer a cutting-edge data platform using Snowflake and dbt Cloud. Collaborate on building resilient data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and delivering governed data products to suppor...
6 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive data architecture initiatives by collaborating with product teams to define data needs, enhance database design, and ensure seamless integration, while supporting ongoing database processes and...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in managing a skilled data engineering team, ensuring quality workflows and establishing data standards. Drive innovative solutions for efficient data ingestion and delivery across ent...
Reposted 5 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by building scalable data pipelines and models to analyze infrastructure costs and utilization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create insights that drive strategic decisio...
Reposted 5 days ago
Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure Data Engineering
$177K - $364K *
Transform infrastructure data management by designing and delivering scalable data systems. Lead cross-functional initiatives, enhance data quality, and leverage AI to optimize workflows, ensuring rel...
6 days ago
$135K - $141K *
Drive impactful data engineering solutions by leveraging AI and LLM technologies. Collaborate with clients to build scalable data pipelines and applications, translating complex data into actionable i...
1 week ago
$135K - $141K *
Drive the development of scalable data engineering solutions, leveraging AI and LLM technologies to enhance client engagements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful analytical...
1 week ago
$135K - $141K *
Lead transformative data engineering initiatives by designing scalable pipelines and AI solutions, collaborating with clients to drive impactful outcomes across diverse industries while leveraging cut...
1 week ago
$135K - $141K *
Lead transformative data engineering initiatives, leveraging AI and LLM technologies to deliver scalable solutions. Collaborate with clients across industries, driving impactful outcomes through innov...
1 week ago
$135K - $141K *
Champion data-driven solutions by leading complex data engineering and AI projects. Collaborate with clients to optimize data strategies, build scalable infrastructures, and deliver impactful analytic...
1 week ago
$133K - $199K *
Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team of data engineers to drive data transformation and engineering excellence, shaping the future of analytics and AI across enterprise domains while ensuring...
3 days ago
$110K - $135K *
Join us to develop a next-gen data & analytics platform, enhancing client experiences through innovative data solutions. Collaborate with teams to design pipelines, support analytics, and mentor junio...
Reposted 3 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's redefining data analytics by developing innovative data pipelines and solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance client experiences and drive business decisions t...
Reposted 3 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform data solutions by designing scalable pipelines and integrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance business processes and modernize cloud platforms using advanced technologi...
Reposted 3 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Shape enterprise data solutions by designing scalable pipelines and integration strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data platforms and solve complex challenges using modern...
Reposted 3 days ago
$112K - $135K *
Empower business growth by designing scalable data solutions and pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize cloud platforms and enhance data integration, ensuring high-quality, re...
Reposted 3 days ago
Clinical Data Engineering Lead
$135K - $160K *
Drive the transformation of clinical data management by leading the data engineering function, mentoring a team, and building scalable data pipelines that empower AI-driven products and clinical resea...
Reposted 5 days ago
$120K - $265K *
Lead the design and implementation of a secure, scalable data platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive data architecture and governance strategies while advising senior leadership...
1 week ago
Associate Data Architect I ETL Developer / Data Integration
$80K - $95K *
Empower data-driven decisions by designing and maintaining ETL processes, ensuring data accuracy and integration across systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver robust reporting solutions and...
4 days ago
What does a Data Engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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.