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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$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...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform data services by developing and modernizing ETL processes, data integration, and warehousing solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and performance in a h...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL processes while optimizing data storage solutions in the cloud. Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance analytics capabilities and ensure data i...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career as you design specialized data collection infrastructures, troubleshoot technical issues, and implement strategies to support advanced data architecture and analytics, ensuring sea...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $113K *

Transform data management processes by bridging business needs with technical execution. Support data pipeline maintenance, ensure data quality, and assist in BI reporting to enhance operational effic...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in engineering robust data pipelines and telemetry architectures, optimizing end-to-end data flows for enterprise analytics. Drive automation, ensure data quality, and enhance performa...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $181K *

Transform enterprise data solutions by designing scalable, secure products. Lead architecture and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver resilient data pipelines and analytics, leveraging...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $181K *

Drive the design and delivery of scalable, secure enterprise data solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into resilient data products and pipelines, leveragin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$146K - $194K *

Lead the charge in architecting scalable data platforms to transform large datasets into actionable business insights, collaborating across teams to ensure data quality and reliability in a dynamic, d...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Advance software solutions by engaging in design, coding, and testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and maintain high-quality standards throughout the SDLC pro...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's focused on designing and implementing cloud-native data services, enhancing the Fraud Intelligence Platform. Collaborate with engineers to build reliable software while gaining hand...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $125K *

Unlock operational excellence by partnering with customers to solve complex technical challenges, improve system reliability, and automate workflows, enhancing overall efficiency across energy market...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $110K *

Drive impactful data solutions by leveraging analytical skills and programming expertise. Collaborate with clients to transform complex data into actionable insights, enhancing decision-making in dyna...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform data into actionable insights by building robust data pipelines, dashboards, and monitoring frameworks. Leverage expertise in Skyline DataMiner to enhance network performance analytics and e...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $165K *

Transform data into actionable insights by developing secure data pipelines and workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage structured and unstructured data using advanced technologie...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the transformation of data to enhance agency reporting, ensuring clean, reliable datasets for customer needs. Collaborate across teams to design and implement robust reporting architectures that...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of child welfare by owning the data layer that powers agency reporting. Drive impactful data transformations and ensure high-quality analytics to improve outcomes...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Accelerate data-driven insights by leading data cleansing and analytics efforts for federal financial management. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver impactful reporting and automation solutions...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $120K *

Help us optimize data processes and analytics for federal financial management, transforming raw data into actionable insights while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance reporting and automation...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$162K - $182K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and enabling self-service access for business users across divers...

1 week ago

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

$81K - $115K *

Drive data engineering initiatives by providing expertise in data modeling, ETL processes, and data governance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and compliance while deli...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$118K - $186K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic Data Engineering team to build scalable data solutions that drive critical business decisions and foster a data-driven culture across the organization...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Data Engineer, driving innovation in cloud-native data pipelines and architectures. Leverage your expertise in structured credit and financial analytics to modernize da...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare data solutions. As a technical lead, you'll design and operationalize scalable data platforms, integrating critical healthcare data across various d...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming healthcare data solutions. As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll enhance complex systems, collaborate across departments, and drive analytics to optimize finan...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week 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.