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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$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

$160K - $200K *

Pioneer innovative data solutions as a hands-on leader, driving architecture and delivery for enterprise-scale Databricks projects while mentoring engineers and shaping practice growth across APAC...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Design and implement tests for advanced robotic hands, ensuring reliability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop automated testing solutions that enhance production effi...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K *

Drive the design and evolution of a modern enterprise data platform, establishing architecture standards and best practices while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, cloud-b...

Boston, MARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $175K *

Transform energy forecasting by developing innovative ML models and algorithms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and communicate insights effectively, driving impactful s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise data solutions by designing, building, and optimizing secure, scalable data pipelines. Lead technical initiatives in Azure Databricks and collaborate across teams to deliver trust...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$149K - $189K *

Lead the charge in architecting enterprise data and AI solutions that drive business transformation. Collaborate with clients to modernize data platforms, ensuring secure, scalable, and high-performin...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$149K - $189K *

Optimize enterprise data and AI solutions, driving architecture and strategy to enhance business outcomes. Lead modernization initiatives, ensuring secure, scalable platforms while mentoring teams and...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$149K - $177K *

Build enterprise data and AI solutions that drive business strategy and transformation. Lead architecture design, align technical decisions with client needs, and mentor teams to deliver scalable, hig...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$159K - $202K *

Transform enterprise data and AI architecture by aligning technical solutions with business strategies, driving modernization initiatives, and delivering high-performing, scalable solutions tailored t...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$149K - $189K *

Elevate your career by leading enterprise data and AI architecture initiatives. Drive modernization and digital transformation, aligning technical solutions with business strategies to deliver impactf...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$159K - $202K *

Lead enterprise data and AI architecture initiatives, transforming complex business needs into actionable solutions. Drive modernization and governance across platforms, ensuring alignment with client...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$149K - $189K *

Drive enterprise data and AI architecture, aligning technical solutions with client strategies to deliver scalable, high-performing platforms. Lead modernization initiatives and mentor teams to transf...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$149K - $189K *

Transform enterprise data and AI solutions by leading architecture and modernization initiatives. Collaborate with clients to create scalable, secure platforms that drive measurable business outcomes...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$149K - $189K *

Transform enterprise data and AI solutions by leading architecture and modernization initiatives. Collaborate with clients to align technical strategies with business goals, ensuring scalable, secure...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$171K - $189K *

Deliver innovative data and AI solutions by architecting scalable systems, engaging with clients, and transforming complex challenges into actionable insights. Join us to drive impactful results in en...

Rockville, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $178K *

Shape the future of data engineering by creating scalable platforms that transform complex data into actionable intelligence supporting AI and analytics in operational environments. Collaborate with c...

3 weeks ago

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

$155K - $170K *

Partner with us to design and build high-performance data solutions, translating complex logic into scalable models and pipelines. Collaborate across teams to improve data quality and adopt innovative...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$208K - $429K *

Elevate data-driven decision-making by architecting core data ecosystems. Drive impactful analytics solutions, establish governance policies, and mentor engineers to enhance productivity and innovatio...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$208K - $429K *

Transform data ecosystems by leading strategic initiatives for data warehouses, analytics tools, and governance, driving impactful solutions for complex business challenges at scale while mentoring en...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $135K *

Elevate data-driven decision-making by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines that process real-time market information, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance an...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.