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.
Sr. Architect | Data & Analytics/Databricks/Snowflakes (Remote)
$170K - $200K *
Join our team as a Data Architect, where you'll lead the design and implementation of modern data architectures, ensuring they meet client needs while driving analytics and AI initiatives. Collaborate...
2 weeks ago
$180K - $200K *
Unlock potential by designing innovative data solutions that enhance government missions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to integrate diverse data streams and ensure robust data management in complex...
1 week ago
$97K - $138K *
Support and maintain a secure IT environment, ensuring reliable systems and user services. Troubleshoot technical issues, assist users, and uphold compliance with security standards while managing inf...
5 days ago
Data Engineer, Studios Analytics
$132K - $178K *
Empower Studios leadership by building data pipelines that transform fragmented datasets into trusted, cohesive data products. Collaborate closely with teams to ensure accuracy and reliability in cont...
3 weeks ago
$97K - $138K *
Join us to support and maintain a secure IT environment, ensuring reliable systems and user services. You'll troubleshoot issues, assist users, and uphold compliance while managing infrastructure and...
5 days ago
$95K - $114K *
Join a dynamic team to design and optimize data systems for AI/ML applications, enhancing Navy IT operations. Collaborate with engineers to ensure reliable data processing and support mission-critical...
2 weeks ago
Software Engineer, Data Integration
$110K - $130K *
Transform healthcare by engineering seamless data integrations between complex EHR systems and our innovative platform. Empower clinicians with actionable insights to enhance patient care and outcomes...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$98K - $206K *
Unlock the potential of data engineering by automating cloud data ingestion and transformation processes. Utilize cutting-edge AWS services to ensure reliability and performance in a mission-driven en...
Reposted 1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive innovation by designing and maintaining Azure cloud infrastructure for secure, scalable federal data and analytics solutions, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to enhance mission...
1 month ago
Data Warehouse & Analytics Architect
$180K - $220K *
Join a dynamic team as a Data Warehouse & Analytics Architect, where you'll lead architectural excellence and technical guidance, driving innovation in data privacy solutions while mentoring passionat...
1 month ago
Data Warehouse & Analytics Architect
$180K - $220K *
Shape the future of data privacy as a Data Warehouse & Analytics Architect by leading architectural excellence and technical direction in scalable data solutions while mentoring a collaborative team d...
1 month ago
$160K - $216K *
Architect and integrate sophisticated ontologies and knowledge graphs that enhance enterprise data meaning, enabling advanced analytics and AI applications while ensuring seamless data connectivity an...
Reposted yesterday
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in data integration and ETL processes. Leverage your expertise in Informatica and SQL to design, develop, and optimize complex data workflows, ensuring high perfo...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $120K *
Join a team that's transforming data into actionable intelligence through AI-powered applications and machine learning solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy...
2 days ago
Data Architect, Enterprise Data Platform
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of data architecture by designing scalable enterprise data models that enhance analytics, reporting, and decision-making across the organization, ensuring data quality and consistency...
4 weeks ago
Data Architect, Enterprise Data Platform
$110K - $130K *
Innovate robust data architecture to enable data analytics and reporting. Design and optimize enterprise data models for scalability, accuracy, and alignment with business needs while ensuring governa...
4 weeks ago
$81K - $95K *
Contribute to mission-critical operations by leveraging advanced data analysis and automation. Utilize your SQL expertise to transform complex datasets into actionable insights, supporting leadership...
5 days ago
Data Engineering Manager - Video Engineering
$150K - $180K *
Manage a technical team overseeing data collection software and test environments, ensuring smooth operations and collaboration with vendors. Drive cross-functional execution to support high-quality d...
2 weeks ago
Infrastructure Engineer, Agentic DevSecOps
$200K - $250K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of software delivery by owning the infrastructure that enables engineers to build, test, and release with confidence. Drive technical direction and enhance produc...
1 week ago
Infrastructure Engineer, Agentic DevSecOps
$200K - $250K *
Lead the charge in optimizing software delivery systems, enhancing developer productivity, and ensuring secure, reliable releases across multiple cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to shape in...
1 week ago
Analytics Engineer, Semantic Layer
$110K - $130K *
Grow your career with a pivotal role in shaping data governance and analytics. Collaborate across teams to define metrics, build semantic models, and enhance data accuracy, ensuring every number tells...
1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Champion the architecture of our data platform, ensuring robust ingestion, modeling, and governance. Collaborate with engineering teams to build scalable solutions that support advanced analytics and...
2 weeks ago
Software Engineer II, Data Infrastructure - AV Labs
$171K - $190K *
Unlock potential by building robust data infrastructure for multimodal sensor data. Collaborate with senior engineers to design, deploy, and maintain high-throughput pipelines, ensuring reliability an...
2 weeks ago
$184K - $222K *
Elevate your career by owning the analytical engine that drives our core product. Collaborate with engineers and strategists to transform customer data into actionable insights, while building tools t...
3 weeks ago
$130K - $140K *
Deliver transformative process engineering solutions to enhance Enterprise-level efficiency and ensure seamless integration across project teams, utilizing advanced methodologies and best practices to...
3 weeks 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.