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 *

Transform client data strategies by building scalable Microsoft Fabric pipelines that drive analytics and reporting. Collaborate across teams to ensure data quality and optimize performance, directly...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform client data experiences by building scalable Microsoft Fabric pipelines that drive analytics and reporting. Collaborate across teams to ensure data quality and optimize performance, directly...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful data engineering solutions that enhance client analytics and reporting. Build scalable pipelines and optimize performance in Microsoft Fabric, ensuring data quality and reliability whi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by embedding with product teams to drive data-driven decision-making. Collaborate on experiments, define metrics, and analyze user behavior for impactful product enhancements. Lead an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$220K - $292K *

Shape the future of maritime defense by designing and deploying AI solutions for factory operations. Leverage your expertise to transform inspection processes into efficient AI workflows, enhancing pr...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$109K - $180K *

Reimagine data solutions by building and operationalizing complex data pipelines. Collaborate across teams to enhance analytics capabilities, ensuring data quality and governance while leveraging AI a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $180K *

Unlock the potential of data by building and operationalizing complex data solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance analytics capabilities and support AI and business intelligence initiatives, d...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $180K *

Elevate your career by building and operationalizing data solutions that drive analytics transformation. Collaborate across teams to enhance data accessibility and quality, supporting AI and business...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $180K *

Join a team that's transforming data analytics by building innovative data solutions. Leverage your expertise to design, deploy, and optimize data pipelines that empower AI and business intelligence a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in transforming data practices by engineering robust data solutions, optimizing pipelines, and supporting advanced analytics across the organization. Collaborate in a hands-on role to...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $210K *

Join a dynamic team to architect a robust data platform, driving analytics and AI initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure production-ready solutions, while mentoring engineers a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$92K - $161K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic Agile Scrum team to design, develop, and maintain complex software solutions, collaborating across multiple teams to enhance security and meet enterprise requirem...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $300K *

Optimize data systems by enhancing market data feed handlers and collaborating with teams to support global expansion. Drive impactful solutions in a lean, autonomous environment, ensuring data integr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$182K - $274K *

Champion the development of cutting-edge NLP technologies, leading design and deployment for enterprise-scale AI solutions. Drive innovation in language understanding, semantic search, and knowledge e...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Join our team to build and enhance our Enterprise Data Platform, driving analytics and insights across the organization. Leverage your expertise in data engineering to transform raw data into actionab...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $210K *

Unlock your potential by joining a dynamic team focused on building innovative AI platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that enhance engineer...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$102K - $210K *

Elevate engineering excellence by leading the development of AI platforms, driving innovation and collaboration across teams to deliver high-quality, reusable solutions that enhance operational effici...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$102K - $210K *

Champion innovative platform engineering solutions that empower AI teams. Leverage your expertise in distributed systems and AI/ML infrastructure to deliver high-quality, reusable capabilities that en...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$102K - $210K *

Transform the landscape of AI engineering by building robust platforms and tools that empower teams. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring high-quality, scalable out...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$102K - $210K *

Lead the development of innovative AI platforms, driving engineering excellence and collaboration across teams. Your expertise will enhance tooling and frameworks, ensuring high-quality, scalable solu...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$102K - $210K *

Elevate engineering excellence by designing and building robust AI platforms that empower teams. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions that enhance productivity an...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $141K *

Champion innovative AI solutions by designing and deploying intelligent applications that enhance business processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate advanced AI capabilities in a...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team focused on deploying and supporting advanced data-centric solutions. Leverage your expertise in DevOps to enhance operational efficiency and drive innovat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer innovative AI solutions for seamless data migration and transformation, ensuring high performance and reliability. Collaborate in a dynamic team environment to enhance code conversion techniqu...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $146K *

Support lab operations by managing the laboratory information management system (LIMS). Collaborate with scientists to enhance data accuracy and automate processes, ensuring efficient data handling an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.