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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$149K - $240K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data at scale. As a Principal/Lead Analytics Engineer, you'll drive technical foundations and standards, ensuring reliable data systems that empower decision-m...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$149K - $240K *

Empower data-driven decisions by leading Analytics Engineering initiatives. Shape technical foundations and modeling standards to enhance data reliability and scalability, driving impactful insights a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$178K - $227K *

Unlock potential by leading Analytics Engineering to enhance data systems, ensuring reliable, scalable, and trustworthy data foundations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful dat...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$149K - $240K *

Champion data transformation by leading Analytics Engineering efforts to create reliable, scalable data foundations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and drive measur...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$149K - $240K *

Drive impactful data solutions as a Principal Analytics Engineer, shaping technical foundations and modeling standards. Collaborate across teams to enhance data quality and governance, enabling scalab...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$178K - $227K *

Unlock the potential of data as a Principal/Lead Analytics Engineer, shaping technical foundations and driving impactful analytics initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance data quality and gov...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$179K - $253K *

Drive the evolution of Analytics Engineering by shaping data foundations and modeling standards. As a senior contributor, you'll enhance systems and decision-making across teams, ensuring reliable, sc...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$149K - $240K *

Join a dynamic team to shape data foundations and drive analytics excellence. As a senior contributor, you'll enhance data quality and governance, enabling impactful AI-driven decisions across the org...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$149K - $240K *

Champion the evolution of data systems by leading Analytics Engineering efforts. Shape technical foundations and modeling standards to enhance data reliability and scalability, driving impactful decis...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$179K - $253K *

Shape the future of data at an AI-driven company by leading Analytics Engineering initiatives. Drive technical standards, enhance data governance, and empower teams with reliable insights to foster gr...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$149K - $240K *

Unlock potential by leading Analytics Engineering to enhance data systems, ensuring reliable, scalable, and trustworthy data foundations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic ini...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer the development of a cutting-edge data platform using Azure and Microsoft Fabric. Design and implement data pipelines, models, and reporting layers to support a key enterprise initiative, driv...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $160K *

Transform your career by building scalable data pipelines that drive critical business decisions. Collaborate across teams to create reliable datasets and optimize performance in a fast-paced environm...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative data solutions to enhance business insights. Oversee a team to design and implement a robust data warehouse, ensuring high-quality data governance and supporti...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your skills by architecting and delivering core components of our innovative cloud platform. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive high-performance solutions for real-time applications acro...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance enterprise data solutions by designing and optimizing ETL processes, delivering insightful analytics, and maintaining strong customer focus within a collaborative environment. Utilize technica...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $202K *

Transform legal operations by architecting a cutting-edge Data Lakehouse platform on AWS and Databricks, focusing on secure, compliant data capabilities that drive AI/ML initiatives and enhance decisi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $202K *

Champion data innovation by architecting a scalable, secure Legal Data Lakehouse on AWS using Databricks. Lead end-to-end design and governance while driving integration with enterprise systems and en...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$171K - $300K *

Champion the evolution of a high-volume data platform, collaborating with engineering and product teams to enhance reliability and efficiency while mentoring senior engineers and driving innovative AI...

San Diego, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable applications and systems, driving strategic value through technical ownership and resource management while optimizing processes for Sales & Marketing teams acro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $130K *

Transform data engineering by architecting scalable pipelines and optimizing healthcare data solutions. Lead teams to enhance data quality and compliance while driving innovation and strategic alignme...

Baltimore, MDRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $130K *

Empower data-driven decisions by architecting scalable data solutions and leading a team of engineers. Collaborate across departments to enhance healthcare data infrastructure, ensuring compliance and...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $96K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by managing and optimizing Sandbox and Gateway platforms. Leverage your expertise in Kubernetes and AWS to enhance scalability, security, and operational readi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$187K - $252K *

Unlock innovative potential by developing personalized recommendation algorithms, improving user experiences, and driving the vision for machine learning systems within a collaborative engineering env...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$187K - $252K *

Join us to drive innovation in personalization algorithms for major streaming platforms. Collaborate in developing and productionizing cutting-edge AI techniques to optimize user recommendations, enha...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.