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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$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...

6 days 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...

6 days 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

$124K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing healthcare system integrations. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless data exchange between Epic and third-party systems, enhancing operational effic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$466K - $500K+*

Accelerate progress at the forefront of ML infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement user-centric solutions that enhance model development and deployment for di...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $110K *

Innovate with us to build AI-powered applications and robust data solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance our data foundations and deliver scalable, reliable software that meets client needs an...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Unlock your potential by building innovative AI applications and data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data foundations and deliver scalable software that drives value for...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Unlock innovative AI and data solutions by building scalable applications and robust data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform analytical models into reliable software that...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Engineer the future of data architecture while solving complex challenges. Build and optimize scalable data pipelines and warehouses, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive data integratio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $160K *

Help us maintain and enhance our data pipelines, ensuring they are robust and user-friendly. This full-stack role supports AI-native initiatives and collaborates with various teams to optimize data ac...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Lead transformative data initiatives that drive business value and innovation. As a strategic Data Project Manager, you will bridge technical teams and stakeholders, ensuring data becomes a core drive...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $190K *

Lead and develop data engineering and AI teams to modernize infrastructure, optimize pipelines, and deliver trusted insights for workforce management, ensuring alignment with executive strategies and...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Architect data foundations and AI capabilities to enhance workforce intelligence. Lead two pods focused on data engineering and AI development, driving modernization and automation for scalable insigh...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Innovate workforce intelligence by leading data foundations and AI capabilities. Drive strategic modernization of data pipelines and automation tools, ensuring trusted insights and AI readiness across...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the transformation of workforce analytics by developing AI-driven insights and modernizing data infrastructure. Oversee two pods focused on data engineering and AI enablement, ensuring efficient...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $195K *

Drive the development of AI capabilities and data infrastructure, leading two pods to modernize pipelines and enhance workforce analytics. Shape strategies for automation and AI enablement, ensuring d...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovative Data & AI solutions by collaborating with stakeholders, defining architectures, and promoting best practices to improve business outcomes and accelerate technology adoption across the...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of data and AI by partnering with teams to craft scalable solutions, advance technology decisions, and promote innovation through modern architectures that drive business outcomes and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Innovate robust Data & AI solutions by translating complex business outcomes into scalable architectures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to guide technology decisions and accelerate delivery...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Explore infrastructure development that transforms gameplay data into powerful AI models. Collaborate with a founding team to optimize systems from preprocessing to inference, ensuring efficiency and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $136K *

Accelerate your career by leveraging your data engineering expertise to develop analytics products, analyze datasets, and create impactful visualizations that drive market access strategies for client...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$165K - $185K *

Shape the future of data migration by leading the design and execution of scalable ETL pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and operational success in modernizing...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $160K *

Join us to define and implement target-state architecture for a complex financial data environment. Leverage your expertise in data mesh and lakehouse platforms to create scalable solutions that enhan...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining GIS applications for TxDOT. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance functionality, ensure compliance, and optimize performance of custom and CO...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of scalable data platforms. Drive innovation in cloud data architecture and pipeline automation, collaborating across teams to deliver impactf...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.