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.
$146K - $234K *
Champion national security by leveraging data science expertise to analyze critical issues, enhance analytic capabilities, and collaborate with diverse teams to drive impactful solutions in a fast-pac...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Help us harness data to develop advanced image-analysis solutions. We're looking for a data expert to drive insights using computer vision, machine learning, and analytics in an Agile environment, col...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion data integration solutions to optimize performance insights and analytics across quantum hardware landscapes, collaborating with diverse tech teams to guide strategic decision-making and impr...
Reposted 1 week ago
Analytics Engineer 5 - Ads Identity & Signals
$330K - $500K+*
Optimize data models and pipelines for identity graph construction, ensuring accurate entity matching and resolution. Collaborate across teams to deliver actionable insights and maintain data quality...
6 days ago
Principal Machine Learning Engineer
$240K - $420K *
Champion the development of cloud-native infrastructure for AI-driven solutions, leading architectural strategy and hands-on implementation across teams to enhance scalability and performance in missi...
5 days ago
$90K - $110K *
Champion data-driven insights by analyzing transaction and reconciliation data. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to identify trends, operational risks, and improvement opportunities, enhancin...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a mission-driven team as a Senior Data Scientist, enhancing intelligence production through advanced analytics. Develop Python-based solutions, integrate diverse data sources, and modernize workf...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to develop and deploy cutting-edge AI/ML computer vision models. Engage in hands-on training, data curation, and model evaluation to enhance object detection capabilities for criti...
5 days ago
$130K - $155K *
Drive transformative software solutions by translating business needs into agent specifications, developing functional applications with LLMs, and leading agile delivery teams in a technology-rich env...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Drive analytics excellence by transforming raw data into actionable insights for Customer Care. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance, optimize reporting, and improve customer experience throu...
2 weeks ago
Data Engineer, Amazon Security Experience
$101K - $160K *
Elevate your career by building and optimizing data pipelines that enhance security analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable data solutions while adhering to best practic...
6 days ago
Lead Sales Engineer, Enterprise
$191K - $239K *
Drive technical evaluations and solutions for Enterprise customers, ensuring seamless data ingestion, transformation, and modeling. Collaborate with sales and engineering to deliver impactful presenta...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Build and scale robust compute systems for investment professionals, ensuring reliability and efficiency. Collaborate with developers to establish standards and enhance infrastructure, while participa...
1 week ago
$87K - $202K *
Lead the development of containerized applications and automate delivery pipelines in enterprise environments, focusing on deployment strategies for OpenShift while ensuring secure integration and ope...
Reposted 1 week ago
$87K - $202K *
Empower your career by leading innovative software solutions that streamline complex business needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, code, and enhance automated delivery pipelines w...
Reposted 1 week ago
Principal Software Engineer - Clinical Analytics
$222K - $240K *
Join a team that's redefining clinical analytics by architecting innovative solutions that empower health systems to leverage data for improved patient outcomes. Collaborate across disciplines to driv...
2 weeks ago
$113K - $188K *
Join a dynamic team to design and develop high-performance ETL solutions, integrating data from diverse sources. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data workflows and ensure complianc...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $135K *
Join a dynamic team to optimize cloud infrastructure and enhance DevOps practices. Leverage your expertise in Azure, Terraform, and CI/CD to drive efficiency and innovation across engineering processe...
2 weeks ago
MDM ETL Specialist / Developer
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's innovating data solutions by leveraging Informatica MDM. You'll optimize data integration, enhance system performance, and support critical development projects to drive company-wid...
Reposted 3 days ago
$80K - $120K *
Innovate data-driven solutions by leading data science initiatives, integrating AI, and enhancing operational efficiency through predictive modeling and collaboration with cross-functional teams to su...
Reposted 5 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Empower your career by providing critical data science expertise to enhance AI/ML systems. Collaborate with government managers to drive efficiency and innovation in software services for mission-focu...
1 week ago
$160K - $200K *
Drive innovation by providing technical expertise in AI/ML for software services, supporting the end-to-end lifecycle of mission-focused tools. Collaborate with a team of experts to enhance efficiency...
1 week ago
$125K - $150K *
Empower organizations by architecting advanced data modernization initiatives utilizing Azure services. Lead complex migrations, integrate platforms, and establish scalable data solutions while ensuri...
3 weeks ago
$87K - $202K *
Champion innovation in software engineering by building automated delivery pipelines and containerized applications on Red Hat OpenShift. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and design secure, sca...
Reposted 1 week ago
$87K - $202K *
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deploy containerized applications on Red Hat OpenShift, enhancing our automated delivery pipelines and ensuring reliable deployments in enterprise...
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.