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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$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

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1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.