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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$87K - $157K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by deploying and supporting our AI-driven vulnerability operations platform across diverse environments. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure reliability and...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$87K - $157K *

Drive the deployment and support of an AI-powered vulnerability operations platform across diverse environments. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure reliable system performance and document p...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$83K - $130K *

Join a team that's enhancing data platforms to drive actionable insights across diverse business units. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to optimize analytics and reporting solutions, ensur...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise data integration by leading technical efforts, designing robust ETL/ELT pipelines, and ensuring data quality across complex systems. Drive excellence in data workflows and maintai...

Montgomery, ALRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Support enterprise data integration efforts by leading technical initiatives, designing robust ETL/ELT pipelines, and ensuring data quality across complex systems while prioritizing engineering excell...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate robust SaaS platforms by collaborating with cross-functional teams, building and enhancing features, and delivering customer-centric solutions throughout the development lifecycle...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform complex data into actionable insights by leveraging your ML engineering expertise and research mindset. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy high-quality models acro...

New York City, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of AI by bridging ML engineering and research. Tackle diverse data challenges, build robust models, and drive impactful solutions into production while collaborating with a dynamic te...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $300K *

Elevate health coaching by building innovative AI agents that enhance user experience. Drive the development of cutting-edge features and ensure reliability while collaborating in a dynamic, fully rem...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Discover a pivotal role in advancing AI and data strategies, bridging modern platforms and enterprise systems. Drive innovation, optimize cloud solutions, and enhance operational efficiency while ensu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$151K - $227K *

Deliver innovative solutions as a key contributor to a reliable and scalable analytics platform, focusing on CI/CD automation and robust monitoring to meet U.S. Federal Government security requirement...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$151K - $227K *

Elevate your career by joining the Analytics Delivery Engineering team as you design and implement robust infrastructure and CI/CD solutions, ensuring high reliability and scalability while collaborat...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $180K *

Lead innovative ML solutions to enhance backend architecture and services. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while driving machine learning-driven projects for impactful public sector advanceme...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing and optimizing SAS programs for AML processing, enhancing workflows, and supporting compliance reporting. Collaborate across teams to ensure efficient data management and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$202K - $224K *

Elevate your career by developing innovative geospatial services that enhance user experiences across diverse product lines. Collaborate with cutting-edge technologies to shape the future of location...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$91K - $202K *

Drive innovation as you maintain and support critical applications, ensuring seamless infrastructure operations. Collaborate with IT teams to implement ETL solutions and enhance system performance in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $202K *

Transform infrastructure capabilities by installing and configuring ETL solutions, ensuring optimal performance and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support critical applications a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $202K *

Optimize infrastructure solutions by installing and configuring ETL tools, ensuring system performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project requirements and security standard...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $160K *

Elevate operations through AI-driven automation to enhance incident management, streamline ticket resolution, and optimize service health with self-healing observability, all while collaborating acros...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$189K - $372K *

Champion the deployment of GenAI solutions, leading teams through technical challenges to deliver innovative outcomes for top clients while ensuring high-quality engineering standards and fostering tr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Unlock potential by leveraging advanced GenAI solutions in production, guiding strategic client engagements and cross-functional teams, while nurturing junior talent, ensuring scalable architectures...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Advance your career by leading engineering teams to develop and deploy GenAI solutions for top clients. Drive progress through hands-on involvement and by navigating complex organizational landscapes...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Engineer transformative GenAI solutions as a senior practitioner-leader, guiding clients through technical challenges while mentoring teams and shaping project delivery, from inception to production...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to drive innovation and enhance customer experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop impactful data-dri...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock innovative data-driven solutions by developing and deploying machine learning models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences and drive business decisions in a d...

Markham, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.