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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$108K - $130K *

Elevate your career by building and optimizing data pipelines, enhancing enterprise data ecosystems, and driving automation in data preparation. Collaborate with technology teams to deliver effective...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $143K *

Join a dynamic team as a Data Engineer, where you'll design and maintain data pipelines using SparkSQL and Pyspark. Your work will enhance data analysis efficiency, impacting industries and driving cu...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $167K *

Develop and maintain robust data pipelines using SparkSQL and Pyspark, ensuring high-quality data for analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data analysis efficiency and support...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$320K - $405K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to build scalable billing and revenue data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure data integrity and empower teams with actionable i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$320K - $405K *

Empower teams by building scalable data solutions for billing and payments. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure data accuracy and deliver actionable insights, driving data-driven deci...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by designing and maintaining data pipelines on Microsoft Fabric. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data quality and governance while optimizing T-SQL and building semantic mo...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$209K - $238K *

Transform data into actionable insights by designing and implementing robust data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and enhance data capabilities, ensuring scalabi...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$213K - $342K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and delivery of complex data solutions that empower decision-making within multi-asset investment strategies, fostering innovation and collaboration across techn...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$201K - $322K *

Innovate the future of data engineering by leading complex projects and setting strategic direction for data platforms that enhance investment decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bui...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $110K *

Design and implement robust database architectures to enhance business processes. Oversee data ingestion, security, and performance optimization within the Enterprise Data Warehouse, ensuring complian...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decision-making and enhance business outcomes through innovative technical...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights through cloud-based solutions. You'll architect and maintain high-performance data pipelines and robust platforms, enabling rapid decision...

Victoria, BCIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $200K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing scalable data architectures, ensuring robust data pipelines and governance. Collaborate with analysts and scientists to deliver reliable data solutions th...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $110K *

Shape the future of public health by designing and maintaining scalable data platforms. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance analytics and decision-making through modern data engineering practice...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$118K - $152K *

Drive the future of financial services by building robust data pipelines and integration solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data environments and ensure efficient processing...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Deliver innovative data solutions by designing and implementing modern data platforms using Microsoft Fabric and Databricks. Collaborate with clients and teams to translate business needs into scalabl...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $174K *

Transform the future of data engineering by building scalable data pipelines and AI solutions on Microsoft Azure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences and drive busi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Transform data into actionable insights as a Data Engineer for AI & ML. Drive innovative projects, design scalable architectures, and engage with stakeholders to enhance federal mission capabilities w...

Mc Lean, VARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building and enhancing scalable data solutions. As a key contributor, you'll develop data pipelines and models that empower analytics and AI, ensuring data integrity an...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $180K *

Unlock the potential of data by developing and optimizing pipelines, ensuring integrity during migrations, and collaborating with teams to enhance reporting and visualization efforts in a dynamic envi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by joining a collaborative team that designs and automates data pipelines in a cloud environment, utilizing your ETL skills to enhance data integrity and accessibility, while driving...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development of scalable data solutions, ensuring data quality and governance across enterprise platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust data pipelines and suppo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Champion the development of scalable data solutions, integrating and transforming data for analytics and governance. Collaborate across teams to enhance data quality and support enterprise data initia...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$130K - $150K *

Advance your career by building secure data pipelines and optimizing AWS infrastructure for AI-driven automation. Collaborate with experts to transform fragmented data into trusted datasets while ensu...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $135K *

Partner with us to architect and optimize cutting-edge data solutions, driving innovation within our IT Data Platform Engineering team, while leveraging cloud technologies to meet evolving business da...

Markham, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.