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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$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and governance of investment data architecture, bridging business and technology to enrich analytics and AI capabilities for scalable, innovative solutions in...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Engage in developing, implementing, and enhancing mission-critical systems using Power BI, SQL, and SharePoint. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable solutions that meet federal co...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$77K - $176K *

Transform data processing by leading the design and optimization of robust data pipelines in Databricks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while mentoring a diverse group of data professionals t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $176K *

Join a team that's shaping data solutions by leading the design and optimization of data pipelines in Databricks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data processing and analytics while...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$225K - $265K *

Accelerate progress at a mission-critical team, leading Data Streaming to enhance data ingestion pipelines. Build a skilled team, ensure pipeline reliability, and collaborate cross-functionally to sup...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $135K *

Transform your career by designing and implementing advanced data pipelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality data products that meet business needs and regulatory sta...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $143K *

Champion the design and delivery of enterprise integration solutions, leading technical teams in MuleSoft, Java, and CI/CD automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, secur...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving cloud innovation by designing and maintaining secure, scalable environments for enterprise applications, integrating AI capabilities, and ensuring compliance with federal cy...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$55K - $120K *

Drive product development and support for data and AI solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical designs while enhancing operational efficiencies through conti...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Elevate your career by owning and scaling the AI training and data infrastructure for cutting-edge autonomy systems. Collaborate across disciplines to drive real-time model deployment and enhance mult...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Unlock the potential of AI in contested environments by owning and scaling the training and data infrastructure for multi-sensor models, enabling rapid iteration and real-time deployment on embedded h...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $135K *

Transform data solutions by leading cross-functional teams and driving enterprise-grade engineering projects that enhance client success and foster innovation within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. Ins...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Deliver trusted data solutions by owning the architecture and governance of the data platform, enabling self-service access for users and AI agents while ensuring documentation and standards are maint...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the development of innovative synthetic data solutions to enhance model capabilities. Own the end-to-end process from data generation to validation, ensuring high-quality datasets that drive impa...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in enterprise data solutions, guiding architecture and delivery while revolutionizing migrations and cloud transformations. Shape the future by mentoring, crafting reusable assets, and...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive data-driven decision-making by designing and developing Snowflake solutions and Power BI reports. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable analytics solutions and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $216K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing AI/ML algorithms to enhance data management applications, ensuring compliance and efficiency in data movement across diverse teams and projects...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$138K - $172K *

Pioneer data engineering efforts by designing and optimizing customer data pipelines, facilitating audience segmentation and activation across multiple platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional tea...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by developing and maintaining ETL solutions for Federal Law Enforcement, enhancing data analysis and business intelligence capabilities across multiple environments while collaboratin...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Transform enterprise data capabilities by leading the design and implementation of scalable data platforms and AI solutions, ensuring high-quality data accessibility and governance to drive advanced a...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$232K - $291K *

Join us to shape the future of enterprise data architecture, ensuring that customer data transforms into AI-ready solutions while collaborating with engineers and stakeholders across dynamic deploymen...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a Data Scientist, bridging data engineering and turbine expertise to enhance fleet reliability, reduce downtime, and deliver actionable insights to leadership. Collaborate acr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Optimize cloud data infrastructure by managing Snowflake systems, designing data pipelines, and collaborating with teams to enhance data accessibility and performance. Ensure reliability and scalabili...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $141K *

Partner with us to ensure product quality and compliance in aerospace manufacturing. Utilize advanced quality tools, lead root cause analysis, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive continuous im...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $210K *

Shape the future of data engineering by owning our core infrastructure and driving the technical direction of data platforms. Collaborate across teams to ensure best practices in data modeling, pipeli...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.