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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$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...

United StatesRemote

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...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   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

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   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

$275K - $325K *

Unlock the potential of AI by taking charge of end-to-end model development, optimizing performance, and integrating cutting-edge solutions into products. Collaborate closely within a passionate team...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$206K - $258K *

Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team focused on metadata services, ensuring technical excellence and project delivery while fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and innovation...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion data-driven decision-making by architecting and enhancing ML data infrastructure, optimizing pipelines, and enabling efficient AI/ML solutions, driving operational improvements and insights f...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $125K *

Develop and optimize data pipelines and platforms, integrating diverse systems to enhance data-driven decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement scalable solutions and ensure data qua...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $219K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of high-performance data services and innovative solutions that leverage cutting-edge technologies in an agile environment, collaborating closely with cross...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $190K *

Lead and own the end-to-end data architecture for a modern finance platform, ensuring high data quality and governance, while managing a team, fostering relationships, and driving strategic implementa...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $175K *

Empower transformation by leading complex data migration initiatives, optimizing ETL/ELT pipelines, and ensuring data integrity for large-scale federal modernization projects. Collaborate with cross-f...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Lead the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise data analytics solutions that empower business operations and strategic decision-making, enhancing data accessibility and insights through c...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation by leading AI-enabled data engineering initiatives, designing scalable solutions, and optimizing automation across the enterprise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance p...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $105K *

Drive innovation in infrastructure engineering by integrating DevSecOps and AI architectures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security, optimize workflows, and ensure reliable servi...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate the data foundation by building robust pipelines and models that ensure accuracy and reliability. This hands-on role requires ownership of complex transformations and collaboration with teams...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage as a Design Engineer, bridging design and engineering to create user-centric interfaces. Architect smooth interactions within our platform while implementing a robust design system that enhance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$96K - $137K *

Lead the charge in optimizing enterprise data infrastructure, enhancing system reliability, and modernizing data pipelines using cloud-native architectures and AI tools to drive operational excellence...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the future of data engineering and analytics. Leverage your expertise to design, manage, and modernize enterprise data platforms using Microsoft tools, driving impactful d...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in designing and managing scalable enterprise data platforms using Azure and Microsoft Fabric, combining technical expertise with strong data governance and stakeholder leadership to a...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.