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 - $145K *

Engage in building and maintaining data pipelines and infrastructure, enhancing product insights, and collaborating with engineering and product teams. This role spans the full data stack, promoting g...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive the development and maintenance of data pipelines, enhancing data quality and supporting analytics initiatives. Collaborate across teams to ensure reliable systems while growing expertise in dis...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Build and maintain robust data pipelines and infrastructure, transforming raw data into actionable insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance data quality and support analytics and machine le...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $135K *

Champion data engineering initiatives by developing secure data pipelines, optimizing relational databases, and enhancing analytics for high-performance applications while mentoring junior team member...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's building robust data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric to connect core business systems with enterprise data. Collaborate across departments to create reliable data products that dri...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by building robust data pipelines in Microsoft Fabric. Collaborate across teams to transform complex data into trusted insights, supporting analytics and business solutions across...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $165K *

Transform data into actionable insights by developing secure data pipelines and workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to process diverse datasets using advanced technologies, ensuring hig...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$106K - $159K *

Lead the charge in data engineering, collaborating to enhance analytics solutions and optimize data delivery processes, while ensuring compliance with governance and security standards across MD Ander...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$112K - $135K *

Join a team that's driving digital transformation by architecting and optimizing high-performance data pipelines in Databricks Lakehouse environments. Collaborate with federal technical teams to enhan...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $113K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building secure, scalable data solutions. As a Data Engineer, you'll design and maintain data pipelines, ensuring high-quality data for analytics and business decisions...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Shape the future of data engineering by designing robust pipelines to support ML initiatives. Collaborate with machine learning teams to ensure timely and accurate data handling, transforming complex...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing robust data solutions, enhancing data integrity, and supporting analytics initiatives within a dynamic enterprise environment. Collaborate with stakehold...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic Data Platform team where you'll design, develop, and optimize end-to-end data pipelines, ensuring data quality and availability for business insights while working with innovative AWS s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of data engineering by leading end-to-end initiatives, building robust pipelines, and integrating healthcare systems. Drive innovation with Snowflake, ensuring data accessibility whil...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's committed to transforming complex data into actionable insights. Utilize your expertise in data visualization and analytics to drive decision-making and enhance stakeholder engageme...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock innovative data solutions by designing and managing scalable data pipelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data processes and leverage emerging technologies for operational efficienc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of data engineering, designing and implementing robust ETL pipelines, optimizing data storage, and enhancing data accessibility to empower analytics and machine le...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $175K *

Drive data excellence by designing scalable pipelines and models, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights that enhance decision-making acros...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $113K *

Transform data into actionable insights by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and governance, enabling impactful analytic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $113K *

Unlock data-driven insights by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and governance while supporting advanced analytics init...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $113K *

Join a dynamic team to design and maintain scalable data pipelines, ensuring data quality and governance for analytics. Collaborate with data scientists to transform diverse data sources into actionab...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $113K *

Champion data engineering excellence by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and supporting analytics initiatives within a collaborative team environment focused o...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $113K *

Engineer scalable data pipelines and curate analysis-ready datasets, ensuring data quality and governance. Collaborate with data scientists to support analytics initiatives and integrate diverse data...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $113K *

Join a team that's building robust data pipelines and transforming data into actionable insights. Leverage your expertise in data engineering to support analytics initiatives and ensure data quality a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by designing and optimizing scalable data solutions in a dynamic team setting. Collaborate with business stakeholders to empower data-driven insights and support innovative AI and...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

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.