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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$132K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team as a Lead Platform Engineer, driving the design and evolution of our Operational Decisioning Platform. You'll tackle complex distributed systems challenges, mentor engineers, and s...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing by ensuring optimal automation systems performance, enhancing production efficiency, and maintaining compliance with safety and re...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $282K *

Transform complex software systems as a Software/Data Engineer, enhancing performance and ensuring adherence to design requirements. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions within the I...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$162K - $258K *

Drive the design and implementation of cutting-edge GenAI solutions, leading the development of LLM capabilities and ML pipelines to enhance insurance workflows and deliver impactful outcomes for cust...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $221K *

Lead the design and validation of data center power systems, ensuring reliability and compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with teams to optimize electrical and mechanical systems for missi...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $145K *

Join our team to drive the development and operation of features that enhance educators' capabilities for managing English Learner programs, working full-stack from design through deployment and beyon...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$140K - $150K *

Transform data migration processes by executing ETL workflows and ensuring data integrity for large-scale government systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize national security inf...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$146K - $272K *

Engineer robust data infrastructures that drive AI innovations for complex document processing while ensuring compliance, security, and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead th...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $145K *

Lead the charge in building impactful software features that enhance educators' management of English Learner programs, taking ownership from design to operation in a full-stack environment utilizing...

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Reposted 5 days ago

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

$100K - $160K *

Transform the data landscape by designing AI-driven solutions that optimize data integration for impactful business outcomes. Collaborate with engineers and clients to ensure secure, scalable data wor...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $195K *

Join a dynamic team to build and maintain the data foundation that drives product insights. Leverage your analytics engineering expertise to enhance tracking, modeling, and data quality, enabling impa...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$197K - $230K *

Unlock your potential as you lead the design and development of a cutting-edge data platform, enhancing data ingestion and protection frameworks while driving cross-functional collaboration and engine...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Empower data-driven decisions by building scalable data models and analytics solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform raw data into actionable insights, ensuring high-quality re...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Engage with diverse teams to analyze, manage, and improve datasets for traders and researchers, driving data quality and insights in a fast-paced financial environment. Your contributions will support...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading a 20+ team of Analytics Engineers in transforming data foundations, driving AI adoption, and pushing Snowflake's data analytics capabilities forward to meet internal and cu...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $115K *

Empower business decisions by leveraging data-driven insights and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that enhance customer value and drive organizationa...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $115K *

Empower your career by providing data-driven insights and solutions to enhance business decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to leverage analytics and drive impactful results in the Cana...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K *

Innovate your career as a Principal Data Engineer, designing cutting-edge data infrastructure and lakehouse solutions. Leverage modern AI tools to enhance performance and quality while collaborating w...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to tackle complex security challenges using AI. Leverage your expertise to design innovative security systems, drive cross-team collaboration, and enhance AI capabilities in securi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform security engineering by leveraging AI to tackle complex challenges, architecting innovative solutions that enhance safety and trust across multiple domains while mentoring teams and driving...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Create tailored AI solutions by collaborating directly with clients to integrate, deploy, and optimize applications. Leverage hands-on engineering skills to transform workflows into innovative deploym...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$77K - $176K *

Champion data-driven solutions by designing and building scalable data platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges and drive impactful outcomes in a fast-paced, agi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$62K - $141K *

Engage with us to harness data for impactful solutions across diverse sectors. As a data engineer, you'll develop scalable data pipelines and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to transform ra...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$62K - $141K *

Join a dynamic team to drive data engineering solutions that transform diverse data into actionable insights, supporting critical missions across various sectors. Collaborate in an agile environment t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$62K - $141K *

Transform data into actionable insights by developing robust pipelines and platforms. Collaborate with a dynamic team to manage and optimize big data from diverse sources, driving mission-critical pro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.