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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$150K - $180K *

The Senior Software Engineer will join a dynamic team at Arch, focusing on building an AI-driven analytics platform for HVAC contractors to promote energy-efficient technologies. This role involves en...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $156K *

Empower teams by designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines on GCP. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform raw data into impactful insights while ensuring data quality and governance in a dy...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement scalable data processing pipelines, enhancing data flow and enabling faster analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs in...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Transform your career by leading the design of a cutting-edge data platform that empowers teams to efficiently govern and analyze data, driving insights and supporting self-service capabilities across...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining secure, scalable data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security and operational excellence throughout th...

Richmond, VARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$146K - $234K *

Lead a dynamic team in developing impactful analytics that influence global events. Collaborate closely with mission groups to deliver immediate results while managing on-call responsibilities for enh...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $175K *

Engineer and deliver comprehensive data platforms using Azure technologies, overseeing architecture, data modeling, and pipeline development. Mentor engineers while engaging with clients to ensure dat...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering by leading the design and delivery of innovative data platforms on the Microsoft Azure Data & AI stack. Drive technical excellence while mento...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$67K - $112K *

Transform complex data into actionable insights by developing predictive models and analytics solutions for financial services clients. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive business value through ad...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data solutions in life sciences. Leverage your expertise in Python and data engineering to design scalable platforms that drive impactful research and operatio...

Manchester, NHRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $150K *

Transform data migration processes by designing scalable ETL pipelines, ensuring seamless transition of legacy datasets to secure cloud environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$108K - $130K *

Optimize cloud database platforms by managing services across AWS and Azure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high availability, enhance performance, and enforce security standards fo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$145K - $240K *

Elevate your career by architecting innovative data solutions that drive analytics and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable cloud platforms, ensuring data quality and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $240K *

Transform data architecture by leading the design of scalable, secure data products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create cloud platforms that enhance analytics and reporting, ensuring qu...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Drive the integration of advanced security solutions, collaborating with clients to implement and troubleshoot DataStealth features while enhancing system performance and connectivity in a dynamic, cu...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as an Integration Engineer, where you'll drive system development from concept to delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges and ensure complia...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $200K *

Transform our data landscape by leading the end-to-end data platform, modernizing architecture, and empowering analytics teams to deliver trusted insights across the organization. Drive innovation wit...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$99K - $168K *

Architect scalable data ingestion solutions, lead engineering teams, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-performing data pipelines using Databricks and cloud technologies. Drive best pra...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving modernization in data architecture, improving data governance and quality while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance enterprise data management initiatives...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leveraging your Workday HCM expertise to enhance and optimize our HR systems. Collaborate with teams to deliver effective solutions, ensuring quality and efficiency throughout t...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $192K *

Join a team that's pioneering advanced machine learning solutions, designing scalable data pipelines, and optimizing ad performance in a dynamic, remote-first environment. Collaborate with experts to...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $192K *

Design and implement scalable data pipelines and ML algorithms to optimize ad performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges in a dynamic, remote-first environment f...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $192K *

Optimize data-driven solutions by designing scalable ML pipelines and algorithms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance ad performance and tackle complex challenges in a fast-paced, remot...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$128K - $176K *

Unlock potential by joining our Data Science team to design scalable data pipelines and implement machine learning algorithms, tackling complex challenges in a collaborative, remote-first environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$128K - $176K *

Join a team that's tackling complex challenges in digital advertising by designing scalable data pipelines and implementing machine learning algorithms to optimize performance and efficiency in a fast...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

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.