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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$110K - $130K *

Contribute to innovative data engineering by designing and optimizing scalable ETL pipelines for a federal modernization program, ensuring data quality, reliability, and compliance in cloud environmen...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $151K *

Transform and optimize raw data into actionable insights, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance data-driven decision-making processes and support innovative solutions that propel busin...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $178K *

Unlock the potential of data by designing and optimizing robust data pipelines and models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and accessibility, driving impactful analytic...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $260K *

Join us to transform complex data into scalable pipelines that drive analytics and decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build robust data architectures and ensure data integrity...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career by building scalable data pipelines and models that transform fragmented operational data into actionable insights, supporting analytics and AI applications across the enterprise...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Lead the design and implementation of scalable data pipelines, enhancing data quality and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and optimize our data plat...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to build and optimize healthcare data pipelines, ensuring data quality and compliance while supporting a statewide Health Information Exchange and Health Data Utility initiatives...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion the development of healthcare data pipelines and quality assurance processes. Play a key role in supporting a statewide Health Information Exchange while ensuring data integrity and complianc...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform healthcare data management by building robust data pipelines and ensuring data quality. Collaborate with clinical teams to optimize data workflows and enhance the Health Information Exchange...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by building and optimizing healthcare data pipelines, ensuring data quality and compliance within a remote team dedicated to enhancing health information exchange and utility operatio...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $115K *

Play a key role in modernizing data platforms by developing and optimizing SQL queries, building ETL pipelines, and migrating data to Snowflake and AWS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enha...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $135K *

Shape the future of data engineering by designing and optimizing scalable data systems, leveraging AWS technologies and Databricks to enhance data quality and performance while collaborating with cros...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $119K *

Join our team to design and implement data solutions that enhance reporting, analytics, and operational excellence across manufacturing and business operations, enabling data-driven decision-making an...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $119K *

Join a dynamic team to shape data architecture and analytics solutions that drive operational excellence and innovation across multiple functions, fostering a data-driven culture and enhancing decisio...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $176K *

Empower data-driven decisions by designing and implementing scalable data solutions. Collaborate with a diverse team to transform complex data into actionable insights, supporting critical missions ac...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$61K - $141K *

Empower clients by designing and deploying data solutions that transform disparate data into actionable insights. Collaborate with a diverse team to enhance mission-driven projects in a fast-paced, ag...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$61K - $141K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to design and optimize scalable data platforms. Drive data governance and enhance data quality while leveraging your expertise in ETL/ELT pipelines and cloud service...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$61K - $141K *

Unlock the potential of data by developing and deploying advanced pipelines and platforms. Collaborate with a diverse team to transform disparate data into actionable insights for mission-driven proje...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$62K - $141K *

Advance data engineering initiatives by developing scalable platforms and pipelines. Collaborate with a diverse team to analyze and visualize data, enhancing decision-making on mission-driven projects...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$62K - $141K *

Innovate enterprise data solutions by designing architectures and building pipelines for AI applications. Collaborate with teams to ensure data governance, quality, and accessibility while enhancing r...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$61K - $141K *

Empower your career by developing and deploying data pipelines and platforms. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create meaningful data solutions for mission-driven projects in a fast-paced, agile env...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $155K *

Champion data excellence by building and maintaining Spark pipelines on Databricks. Collaborate with product teams to ensure reliable, cost-effective analytics solutions while enhancing pipeline perfo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform data management by designing and integrating scalable data pipelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data processes and leverage emerging technologies for innovative analytics solu...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Launch data engineering initiatives in a dynamic startup, designing scalable pipelines and collaborating with teams to optimize processes while ensuring data quality and integrity in a fast-paced envi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team as a Data Engineer, owning end-to-end data systems and driving platform modernization. You'll improve data reliability and work closely with cross-functio...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.