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.
$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
$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
Associate Data Platform Engineer
$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
Oracle/Data Integration Engineer
$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...
3 days ago
Oracle/Data Integration Engineer
$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
$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...
Reposted 1 week ago
Machine Learning Engineer, Applied
$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...
2 weeks ago
Machine Learning Engineer, Applied
$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
Future - Staff Applied AI Engineer
$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
$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
Sr. Site Reliability Engineer (US Federal)
$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
Sr. Site Reliability Engineer (US Federal)
$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
$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
$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
$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
Infrastructure Engineer Sr (ETL Administrator)
$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
Infrastructure Engineer Sr (ETL Administrator)
$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
Infrastructure Engineer Sr (ETL Administrator)
$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
$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...
Reposted 1 week ago
Lead Forward Deployed Engineer - Databricks
$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
Lead Forward Deployed Engineer - Databricks
$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
Lead Forward Deployed Engineer - Databricks
$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
Lead Forward Deployed Engineer - Databricks
$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
$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...
2 weeks ago
$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...
2 weeks 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.