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.
$125K - $150K *
Join us to lead a dynamic data engineering team, driving innovative infrastructure projects in a GCP-native environment. Champion AI-first operations while ensuring data quality and aligning engineeri...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Innovate data management solutions by leading MDM design and delivery. Collaborate with teams to ensure security, optimize ETL processes, and enhance data integration while troubleshooting and support...
Reposted 3 days ago
$120K - $145K *
Transform healthcare integration by designing and maintaining EMR/EHR systems. Collaborate across teams to build secure, scalable data pipelines and enhance interoperability, driving strategic initiat...
1 week ago
Principal Forward Deployed Engineer II, Frontier Engineering
$175K - $210K *
Unlock potential by leading architectural strategy for high-impact AI deployments. Collaborate with executive engineering leaders to shape multi-year roadmaps, influence product direction, and mentor...
1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Unlock potential by driving cutting-edge research on consumer LLMs, shaping data-driven decisions, and translating findings into impactful products within a dynamic environment. Join us to push the bo...
3 weeks ago
Principal Engineer, Data Quality, AI Foundry
$307K - $427K *
Lead the charge in shaping data quality strategies for AI initiatives, ensuring high-quality datasets for Search and DeepMind. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and establish...
4 days ago
$81K - $157K *
Lead the charge in enhancing Android build, test, and release pipelines. Collaborate with engineers to resolve issues, implement upgrades, and ensure seamless CI/CD workflows, driving continuous impro...
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$100K - $120K *
Join us to bridge data science and implementation as an AI Machine Learning Engineer. Collaborate with clinicians and data experts to develop and maintain production-grade ML applications that drive a...
1 week ago
Software Engineer 4 - AI Native
$88K - $180K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI-native software development. Drive engineering excellence by orchestrating autonomous agents and maintaining high-quality standards in a FedRAMP-authorized e...
1 month ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by transforming healthcare data into high-quality research datasets. Collaborate with diverse teams to build scalable data pipelines and optimize databases, advancing innovative neuro...
4 days ago
Principal AI & Data Governance Architect
$175K - $210K *
Shape the future of AI governance by architecting compliance solutions that integrate seamlessly with data workflows and ML systems, ensuring legal and ethical standards are met across all layers of t...
1 week ago
Data Operations Engineer - 30132
$137K - $195K *
Shape the future of data operations by leading a dynamic team focused on delivering reliable, high-speed data solutions. Act as a liaison for stakeholders, translating technical needs into efficient w...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$99K - $159K *
Drive the design and implementation of high-performance database solutions using Kinetica. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data processing and enhance real-time capabilities, ensur...
Reposted 1 week ago
$99K - $159K *
Pioneer innovative database solutions by architecting and optimizing Kinetica systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and implement complex data processing pipelines fo...
Reposted 1 week ago
$108K - $130K *
Elevate your career by designing and implementing robust database architectures, ensuring data integrity, and driving business insights through innovative data solutions in a collaborative environment...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Software Engineer III - ML Pipelines(Python, Pyspark , AWS)
$120K - $145K *
Innovate by designing and maintaining scalable ML platforms, automating deployment processes, and collaborating with data scientists to enhance technology solutions in a dynamic, agile environment...
4 days ago
$110K - $140K *
Optimize and manage diverse database systems across cloud platforms, ensuring performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance database architecture and automate process...
4 days ago
Databricks Data Engineer / Business Analyst - Data Contracts & OCDS
$110K - $130K *
Join us to bridge business and technical domains as you facilitate large-scale Databricks data engineering projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex requirements into robu...
Reposted 4 days ago
Senior AI / Data Engineer: Data Platforms, Machine Learning & Applied AI
$130K - $175K *
Champion the creation of cutting-edge data platforms and AI solutions while collaborating with clients in a dynamic environment. Lead technical initiatives and mentor teams to transform data into acti...
3 weeks ago
Principal Machine Learning Engineer, Content Engineering
$233K - $350K *
Lead innovative machine learning projects transforming long-form content into engaging ShortForm assets. Oversee multi-modal model development for video insight, safety analysis, and narrative compreh...
Reposted 1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Lead Finance Automation initiatives within Data Engineering, overseeing a team of data engineers to enhance financial data accuracy and efficiency. Drive transformational projects and foster a culture...
4 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in building modern data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric and AI tools, optimizing enterprise data solutions, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring data governance for a global trave...
3 weeks ago
$108K - $130K *
Champion the design and implementation of data architecture, ensuring alignment with business practices while collaborating across teams to enhance data quality, integrity, and compliance in critical...
3 weeks ago
$104K - $157K *
Optimize data solutions by leading the design and delivery of complex data systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to meet business goals, ensuring scalable architectures and high-quality data manageme...
1 week ago
$104K - $157K *
Join a team that's dedicated to developing complex data solutions that drive business success. Collaborate with stakeholders and engineers to design, implement, and optimize data architectures while m...
1 week 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.