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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Data Platform & Governance Manager
$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
Data Platform & Governance Manager
$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
Data Platform & Governance Manager
$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
$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
$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
$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
Fullstack Engineer - Data Platform
$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
Associate Director, Data Engineering
$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...
Yesterday
Senior ETL & Data Migration Engineer - 176444
$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
Data-Mesh / Enterprise Architect
$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
$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...
2 weeks ago
$130K - $155K *
Drive innovation by architecting a scalable MLOps platform that enhances AI/ML deployment. Lead cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and ensure operational reliability while aligning with strateg...
5 days ago
Applied Real World Data Scientist
$160K - $190K *
Unlock potential by leading data-driven insights to enhance patient access to medications. Collaborate with diverse teams to execute innovative analytics that inform health plans, improve medication e...
Reposted 6 days ago
$125K - $150K *
Lead the charge in transforming innovative ideas into impactful AI-driven solutions for public health and medical research. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop MVPs that enhance scientific disco...
3 days ago
Software Engineer - Engineering Systems, Continuous Integration
$170K - $204K *
Empower your career by designing and developing scalable CI systems that enhance developer workflows and software delivery. Collaborate with engineers to create reliable services that support a rapidl...
1 week ago
$125K - $145K *
Empower national security by transforming data into actionable insights. As a Mid-Level Data Scientist, you'll automate processes, develop visualizations, and collaborate with analysts to modernize wo...
5 days ago
Lead Data Engineer | Azure Databricks and PySpark
$120K - $135K *
Transform data engineering by designing scalable pipelines with Azure Databricks. Lead end-to-end solutions, optimize performance, and mentor teams to deliver high-quality, analytics-ready datasets th...
2 weeks ago
$113K - $170K *
Join us to lead application systems analysis and programming, driving innovative solutions and enhancements. Collaborate with management teams to integrate functions and ensure compliance while mentor...
1 week ago
Electrical Engineer, Data Center - Design Engineering and Construction - Ops Eng
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in data center operations by leading complex electrical engineering projects. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance system performance and reliability while s...
1 week ago
$135K - $150K *
Champion the design and maintenance of a robust data platform, leading a team of engineers to optimize data flows and ensure high-quality analytics. Collaborate across functions to align technical sol...
3 weeks ago
Engineering Team Lead - Intelligence Platform (NYC)
$118K - $207K *
Elevate the Intelligence Platform by leading technical architecture and project delivery. Guide a high-performing engineering pod while ensuring systems are reliable, scalable, and secure. Collaborate...
2 weeks ago
Engineering Team Lead - Intelligence Platform (NYC)
$118K - $207K *
Lead the charge in technical architecture and project delivery, guiding a high-performing engineering pod. Leverage deep software engineering expertise to ensure scalable, reliable systems while colla...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $116K *
Advance data strategies and engineering practices to enhance analytical infrastructure. Lead the development of data pipelines, support integration initiatives, and optimize cloud environments, signif...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Staff Software Engineer - Data Engineering
$135K - $160K *
Join a team that's redefining data engineering by building a modern data platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable data solutions, enabling self-service analytics and govern...
3 weeks ago
$88K - $104K *
Unlock potential by supporting and enhancing our enterprise data platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data reliability, troubleshoot issues, and onboard new sources, driving con...
3 weeks ago
What does a Data Engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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.