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.
Managed Services - Data Engineer - Senior Associate
$77K - $202K *
Transform data into actionable insights by designing and developing robust data pipelines and integration solutions. Collaborate with teams, mentor junior members, and leverage advanced tools to tackl...
3 days ago
Managed Services - Data Engineer - Senior Associate
$77K - $202K *
Innovate data solutions by designing pipelines and integrations that transform raw data into actionable insights. Collaborate with teams, mentor juniors, and tackle complex challenges to enhance clien...
3 days ago
Managed Services - Data Engineer - Senior Associate
$77K - $202K *
Transform data into actionable insights by designing and developing robust data pipelines and integration solutions. Collaborate with teams, mentor juniors, and tackle complex data challenges to enhan...
3 days ago
Managed Services - Data Engineer - Senior Associate
$77K - $202K *
Advance your career by designing and developing data pipelines and integration solutions. Collaborate with clients, manage workstreams, and mentor junior team members while leveraging a variety of too...
3 days ago
Managed Services - Data Engineer - Senior Associate
$77K - $202K *
Drive impactful data solutions by designing pipelines and integrations, guiding teams, and transforming raw data into insights. Collaborate with clients to solve complex challenges and enhance decisio...
3 days ago
$120K - $145K *
Elevate healthcare innovation by leading a dynamic Data Science team. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance product delivery, and foster collaboration across departments to create impactful AI solution...
2 days ago
$105K - $120K *
Join a team that's redefining operational efficiency through AI innovations. Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to design and deploy AI agents that automate workflows, driving higher pro...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$135K - $160K *
Empower our data platform by designing, building, and operating core capabilities. Collaborate with teams to enhance ingestion, storage, and API functionalities, ensuring scalability and resilience wh...
2 weeks ago
Customer Engineer IV, Data Management, North America, Google Cloud
$192K - $267K *
Unlock potential by collaborating with clients to architect cloud solutions, ensuring data transformation and governance strategies while engaging with technical stakeholders to drive customer success...
6 days ago
Corporate Technology - Lead Data Architect
$135K - $160K *
Lead the charge in establishing standards for data architecture, ensuring optimal data usability and operational efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally to influence data governance practices and s...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Data Engineer, Partner Experience
$132K - $178K *
Join us in building world-class data infrastructure that empowers the Prime Video team to innovate and enhance our content delivery. Collaborate on challenging projects, improve data pipelines, and dr...
4 weeks ago
$83K - $93K *
Empower healthcare integration by providing Tier 2 support, troubleshooting data feeds, and ensuring reliable data exchange. Collaborate with teams to enhance interoperability and streamline technical...
2 weeks ago
$83K - $93K *
Empower healthcare integration by troubleshooting data feeds and ensuring seamless interoperability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance technical solutions and support reliable data ex...
2 weeks ago
$170K - $250K *
Contribute to innovative engineering solutions by developing physics-informed surrogate models on Azure Machine Learning, enhancing design optimization and simulation accuracy in engineering processes...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$170K - $250K *
Empower innovation by designing and deploying ML models that seamlessly predict engineering outcomes, optimizing design cycles through advanced surrogate modeling techniques using Azure Machine Learni...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$170K - $250K *
Engage with cutting-edge technologies by building and deploying physics-informed ML models on Azure to optimize engineering simulations and accelerate design cycles, driving innovation in physical sys...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Principal Machine Learning Engineer
$236K - $309K *
Reimagine the future of work by leading innovative machine learning projects that enhance collaboration through knowledge graphs, integrating personal context to create efficient solutions across team...
3 weeks ago
Principal Machine Learning Engineer
$196K - $309K *
Lead the design and implementation of advanced knowledge graph solutions, enhancing personal work contexts and integrations across teams, while delivering scalable, low-latency APIs. Mentor engineers...
3 weeks ago
Machine Learning Engineer Graduate (E-Commerce Knowledge Graph) - 2027 Start
$128K - $316K *
Advance the future of e-commerce by developing innovative knowledge graphs and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance product strategies and user insights. Join a dynamic environment wh...
Reposted 5 days ago
Machine Learning Engineer Graduate (E-Commerce Knowledge Graph) - 2027 Start
$121K - $243K *
Lead the charge in developing intricate knowledge graphs to enhance e-commerce product categorization, recommendations, and brand recognition, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive...
Reposted 1 week ago
$150K - $200K *
Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and models, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data practices and ensure quality. Drive modernization efforts in data engineering, optimizi...
3 days ago
Software Engineer - AI Platform (Senior-Staff)
$160K - $220K *
Elevate the engineering of AI capabilities by building reliable pipelines for document processing, enhancing accuracy, and collaborating with teams to deliver actionable insights from complex data...
2 weeks ago
Data Engineer I (Databricks, AWS, Python)
$109K - $180K *
Pioneer in data solutions by transforming analytics landscapes. Leverage your expertise to design and build data pipelines that support AI, ML, and business intelligence, enabling enterprise-wide acce...
Reposted 1 week ago
Data Engineer I (Databricks, AWS, Python)
$109K - $180K *
Engage with a dynamic team to develop innovative data solutions, shaping our analytics landscape. Utilize cutting-edge technology to transform and manage data for AI and ML applications while collabor...
Reposted 1 week ago
Data Engineer I (Databricks, AWS, Python)
$109K - $180K *
Lead the development and optimization of data solutions to transform analytics, support machine learning, and enhance business intelligence while collaborating with teams to deliver innovative results...
Reposted 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.