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.
$108K - $130K *
Transform data management by joining our dynamic team as a Dataflow Engineer, where you'll enhance data distribution processes using Apache NiFi and contribute to a large analytic cloud repository...
3 weeks ago
$130K - $170K *
Lead the charge in modern data architecture and engineering, guiding teams to deliver innovative solutions. Drive client success through advanced analytics, mentorship, and strategic project managemen...
Yesterday
Backend Data Engineer - 174510 - 175198
$95K - $100K *
Deliver robust data engineering solutions by designing and maintaining enterprise data pipelines. Collaborate with teams to integrate legacy systems and support analytics for Navy and DoD environments...
2 weeks ago
$103K - $160K *
Unlock potential by leading DataOps initiatives to ensure reliable, high-volume data delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders, enhance data infrastructure, and implement automated solutions for optimal...
3 days ago
Data Operations Engineer (Hybrid) - 30180
$119K - $165K *
Drive operational excellence in data management by leading a technical team focused on ensuring data reliability, responsiveness, and transformation. Engage with stakeholders to align mission-critical...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Mid-Level ETL & Data Migration Engineer
$70K - $156K *
Pioneer data migration excellence by executing ETL workflows and ensuring data quality in a dynamic federal modernization program. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable data oper...
5 days ago
FDE Data Engineer- Space (FedD141/FedD147)
$110K - $130K *
Innovate data engineering solutions in mission-critical environments, collaborating closely with users and engineers to deploy and operate data capabilities. Tackle complex integrations and enhance da...
1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Advance data solutions by developing scalable Spark applications in AWS Databricks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize ETL/ELT pipelines, ensuring data integrity and compliance in mis...
2 weeks ago
Staff Data Engineer - Data Nexus
$135K - $180K *
Lead the charge in architecting and implementing scalable data solutions, driving modernization across cloud-native platforms, and mentoring engineers to elevate data engineering standards within a co...
1 week ago
Sr. Data Engineer - Services Special Projects
$150K - $180K *
Transform data landscapes by designing and building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines. Leverage advanced data architecture and machine learning to enable critical decision-making across systems, ensuring a t...
4 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career as an Implementation Engineer, leveraging data-driven insights to solve complex national security challenges. Collaborate with teams to implement technology solutions, deliver impa...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Lead Data Governance & Catalog Engineer
$120K - $145K *
Champion data governance initiatives by implementing frameworks and solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure trusted enterprise data assets and compliance with regulatory standar...
1 week ago
$108K - $130K *
Shape the future of database solutions by designing, implementing, and optimizing complex systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, security, and scalability, ensuring m...
2 weeks ago
$108K - $130K *
Drive the design and implementation of scalable database solutions, optimizing performance and security for complex systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and suppor...
2 weeks ago
$145K - $190K *
Lead the design and evolution of scalable data architecture, providing technical leadership across teams to deliver reliable, secure, and cost-effective data solutions while shaping emerging capabilit...
1 week ago
$105K - $155K *
Empower your career by joining an agile team to drive data transformation. Utilize modern AWS tools and practices to enhance infrastructure, automate processes, and ensure security, while collaboratin...
3 weeks ago
$108K - $130K *
Shape the future of R&D data by creating scalable, AI-ready data products. Collaborate across teams to design and enable trusted data foundations, ensuring optimal analytics and AI use cases while pri...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$98K - $159K *
Engage in a dynamic role focused on building scalable data pipelines and optimizing data architecture using Databricks. Collaborate with a diverse team while receiving mentorship to advance into an ar...
3 days ago
$120K - $145K *
Transform complex data systems by designing and implementing scalable solutions that enhance analytics and drive business intelligence in a collaborative, Agile environment focused on healthcare compl...
Today
$85K - $105K *
Join a team that's dedicated to creating a robust graph data environment. Collaborate with experienced engineers to integrate diverse data sources, evolving complex information into an accessible and...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $105K *
Optimize your career by supporting the development of a semantic data environment. Collaborate with engineers to integrate data sources, configure structures, and enable advanced analytics and AI-driv...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Collaborate in architecting data supply chains for advanced analytics, building pipelines to connect legacy systems with modern cloud platforms, ensuring data quality and governance for robust AI and...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$120K - $140K *
Drive data-driven insights by building robust data models and pipelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data integrity and deliver actionable reports across various business functions, enhanc...
2 weeks ago
$135K - $160K *
Transform organizational data strategies by designing, building, and managing scalable data pipelines and architecture. Collaborate across teams to ensure reliable access to actionable insights that d...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Data Scientist - Analytics Engineer
$82K - $172K *
Transform your career by leading data strategy and analytics initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable solutions, automate processes, and enhance decision-making through...
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.