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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$94K - $266K *

Pioneer innovative data solutions by leveraging GCP expertise to design, build, and implement data pipelines and AI models. Collaborate with clients and teams to drive data modernization and analytics...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $245K *

Elevate your career by delivering innovative data and AI solutions on GCP. Collaborate with clients, support architecture design, and build data pipelines while enhancing your expertise in modern data...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $213K *

Engage in hands-on data engineering and AI solution development on GCP. Collaborate with clients and senior architects to design, build, and implement data pipelines, analytics, and machine learning m...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $213K *

Partner with us to deliver innovative data and AI solutions on Google Cloud Platform. Leverage your expertise in data engineering and analytics to build pipelines, support ML development, and collabor...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $213K *

Unlock potential by delivering innovative data solutions on GCP. Collaborate with clients and senior architects to design, build, and implement data pipelines, analytics, and AI solutions, enhancing d...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $230K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative data modernization and AI solutions on Google Cloud Platform. Collaborate with clients and senior architects to design, build, and implement data pipelines, an...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $245K *

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

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $266K *

Empower data-driven decisions by building and optimizing data pipelines on GCP. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver innovative analytics and AI solutions, enhancing data governance and quali...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $266K *

Join a team that's transforming data solutions by leveraging Google Cloud Platform expertise. Collaborate with clients and senior architects to design, build, and implement innovative data pipelines a...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $213K *

Innovate data solutions as a hands-on Engineer, leveraging GCP expertise to build pipelines, support AI development, and collaborate with clients. Drive data modernization and analytics projects while...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $266K *

Champion data modernization and AI solutions on GCP, building pipelines and models while collaborating with clients and senior architects to deliver impactful analytics and machine learning projects...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $245K *

Join a team that's transforming data solutions! Leverage your expertise in Data Engineering and GCP to design, build, and implement cutting-edge analytics and AI solutions while collaborating with cli...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $213K *

Pioneer innovative data solutions as a Senior Data Engineer, leveraging Google Cloud Platform expertise to design, build, and implement data pipelines and AI models while collaborating with clients an...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive data modernization initiatives by leveraging AI technologies and cloud platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable data solutions, enhancing business metr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $144K *

Pioneer advanced data visualizations for large datasets and real-time streams. Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to create impactful visuals, optimize performance, and mentor a team of sp...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in transforming healthcare analytics by building robust data models and dashboards. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to deliver actionable insights, ensuring data quality and clar...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the innovative design and implementation of analytics data models, focusing on scalable architectures that support reporting and AI applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transf...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $200K *

Join us to transform operational data into actionable insights through meticulous data modeling, clear metric definitions, and impactful visualizations. Collaborate across teams to ensure accuracy and...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform ML evaluation processes by building robust infrastructure for deploying and optimizing multimodal models, enhancing workflows for high-quality performance and seamless integration of cutting...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $211K *

Lead the design and implementation of scalable data models and pipelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and reliability while managing a portfolio of data products...

1 week ago

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

$143K - $211K *

Join a team that's transforming data infrastructure by designing and implementing high-performance data models and pipelines, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to me...

1 week ago

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

$143K - $211K *

Help us scale our data infrastructure by designing and implementing high-performance data models and pipelines, ensuring data quality and reliability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

1 week ago

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

$131K - $258K *

Architect enterprise data solutions by defining standards, designing scalable architectures, and enabling analytics capabilities. Collaborate with teams to modernize data platforms and drive innovatio...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $237K *

Transform enterprise data architecture by designing scalable, governed ecosystems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement modern analytics and AI capabilities, ensuring alignment with bu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$152K - $178K *

Shape the future of real-time data ecosystems by designing scalable streaming architectures that empower enterprise data transformation. Lead cross-functional teams to create standardized frameworks a...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.