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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$130K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving process innovation. As a Process Engineer, you'll enhance Enterprise processes, lead project facilitation, and sync cross-team efforts to achieve optimal solutions across th...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $135K *

Empower a skilled data engineering team by designing and optimizing data pipelines, enhancing platform functionalities, and ensuring high performance while mentoring peers and improving technical prac...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$137K - $195K *

Transform data operations by leading a team focused on reliability, uptime, and customer interaction. Utilize your systems engineering expertise to ensure efficient data workflows, maintain platform s...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engineers a scalable data platform architecture aligning with business goals. Drive high-impact decisions, mentor team members, and ensure data quality while collaborating across functions to enhance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $180K *

Lead the charge in designing and deploying AI solutions and data products, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance intelligent workflows and data-driven decision-making across a dynamic ecosystem...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to transition computer vision models from experimentation to production. Leverage your MLOps expertise to build scalable pipelines and ensure system reliability across cloud and ed...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in data engineering by leading the development of a scalable enterprise lakehouse platform, unifying data sources, and ensuring compliance and governance standard...

Markham, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$138K - $200K *

Shape the future of data engineering by designing and optimizing scalable data products on Google Cloud Platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance analytics and AI capabilities, driv...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading the data transformation layer, ensuring metric consistency across teams while building a new Data sub-team. Drive strategy, manage costs, and maintain hands-on involvement...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in transforming our data landscape by owning the dbt layer and warehouse. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure metric consistency while building and managing a new Data su...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Lead the transformation layer and warehouse, ensuring metric consistency across teams. Manage a new Data sub-team while driving cost efficiency and implementing robust data practices. Collaborate with...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career by leading a team of data experts in building innovative BI solutions. Drive impactful decisions through data-driven insights, collaborating with stakeholders while fostering a cul...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the evolution of our data platform by owning AWS infrastructure, dbt projects, and Redshift warehouse. Collaborate with engineers and analysts to ensure data reliability and scalability while sh...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Empower the future of data engineering by owning our AWS data infrastructure, designing pipelines, and ensuring data reliability. Collaborate with analysts and engineers to transform messy data into a...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K *

Deliver innovative data solutions by managing and optimizing enterprise data ecosystems. Leverage expertise in SQL Server, ETL development, and cloud platforms to enhance data availability and support...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $157K *

Shape the future of data management by leading critical data platform operations, ensuring compliance, and driving enhancements. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and improve stability while ma...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock the potential of AI solutions by building a robust data foundation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and drive impactful AI initiatives that enhance business ope...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Data Operations Engineer, designing and maintaining real-time data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and reliability, supporting miss...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform data landscapes by building and maintaining robust data pipelines for federal clients. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure data integrity and deliver actionable insights ac...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your data engineering skills to create AI-ready data solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to build robust data pipelines and semantic views on Snowflake, driving i...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $155K *

Drive impactful analytics solutions by owning the Marketing data stack, building predictive models, and collaborating with stakeholders to optimize performance and growth through data-driven insights...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $266K *

Drive innovation in data engineering by building robust GCP solutions. Collaborate with clients and senior architects to design, implement, and optimize data pipelines and AI models, ensuring high-qua...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $230K *

Join a team that's redefining data solutions by leveraging Google Cloud Platform expertise. As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll build data pipelines, support AI development, and collaborate with clients...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $230K *

Join a team that's transforming data solutions! Leverage your expertise in Data Engineering and Google Cloud Platform to design, implement, and optimize modern data and AI solutions while collaboratin...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $230K *

Unlock the potential of data by delivering innovative solutions on Google Cloud Platform. Collaborate with clients and teams to design, build, and implement data pipelines, analytics, and AI solutions...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.