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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$147K - $232K *

Advance your expertise by designing and optimizing large-scale model serving systems. You'll tackle everything from distributed infrastructure to deep low-level optimizations, ensuring reliable high-c...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $207K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on enhancing trust in freight. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll develop innovative solutions to protect our carrier network from fraud while ens...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$177K - $364K *

Join a high-performance analytics team to enhance data foundations, tooling, and insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to shape innovative products and ensure data quality and democratization while...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$177K - $364K *

Empower data-driven innovation by leading a high-performance analytics engineering team. Develop tools and best practices while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance data quality and democratiza...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $220K *

Elevate your engineering career by driving AI solutions that transform enterprise workflows. Collaborate with diverse teams to build impactful internal tools and automations that enhance decision-maki...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $170K *

Transform data integration solutions with your expertise in architecture and engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure AI solutions, ensuring alignment with ente...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead a team of data professionals to enhance data-driven decision-making. Oversee advanced analytics, AI/ML implementation, and data management initiatives to support military operations and translate...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform the future of construction by developing AI-driven solutions that enhance permitting workflows, leveraging your machine learning expertise to deliver impactful systems that streamline the bu...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data solutions! Leverage your technical skills to build prototypes and guide customers in adopting innovative data strategies, all while collaborating with a p...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$101K - $182K *

Architect scalable, secure Salesforce Data Cloud solutions, enhancing customer data platforms. Lead integrations, manage data streams, and ensure governance while collaborating with cross-functional t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovative data modernization by leading client migrations to Snowflake. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver robust solutions, optimize performance, and enable AI capabilities, driving...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$241K - $456K *

Architect robust data storage solutions to enhance real-time and offline capabilities for large-scale recommendation and advertising systems, ensuring high reliability and performance for global user...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $160K *

Champion the future of data analytics in healthcare by leading the evolution of customer-facing analytics products and building an AI-native system that empowers teams to harness insights and drive pa...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine data visualization by leading the design and development of impactful dashboards and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy, performance, and compliance across...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of enterprise data architecture by defining standards and guiding integration strategies. Collaborate with teams to ensure scalable, secure, and adaptable data solutions that align wi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $155K *

The Machine Learning Engineer will design, develop, and optimize machine learning models for computer vision applications, ensuring their accuracy and performance in real-world scenarios. This role in...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $168K *

Lead the development of data science solutions to proactively identify vehicle and product-quality issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create reliable metrics, algorithms, and dashboa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $168K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of vehicle quality through data science. Develop and operationalize solutions that identify emerging issues, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive insig...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $300K *

Drive security excellence across AI/ML infrastructure, ensuring robust protection for data, models, and systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to implement effective security controls and enhance...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative software solutions by leading enterprise architecture and development. Drive modernization and secure delivery across complex environments while mentoring teams to achieve high-per...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a Digital Enterprise Project Engineer, where you'll leverage your software development skills to enhance engineering projects, coordinate multidisciplinary efforts, and drive in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $180K *

Discover innovative solutions as you manage and integrate Big Data/Cloud technologies in a dynamic, agile team. Collaborate with engineers to transform data for critical applications, ensuring excelle...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $190K *

Unlock potential by designing innovative data solutions that transform multi-INT data into actionable insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance national security operations through advanced a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $190K *

Unlock potential by architecting innovative data solutions that transform multi-INT data into actionable insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance national security operations through advance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $220K *

Lead the design and governance of enterprise-scale data platforms using Databricks. Drive technical excellence, mentor teams, and implement best practices for scalable, secure data solutions that alig...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.