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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$150K - $175K *

Elevate your career by building and maintaining real-time data pipelines, supporting analytics, and enhancing data accessibility across multiple platforms. Collaborate with teams to drive data-driven...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $130K *

Optimize project controls by managing cost, schedule, and risk while integrating digital systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate reporting and stakeholder engagement, driving informed decis...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $160K *

Unlock the potential of data by building robust pipelines and enhancing analytics capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights and support data-driven decision...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead a team to architect secure, scalable, and trusted data structures across the oil and gas industry by integrating analytics, AI/ML, and corporate governance while collaborating with cross-function...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Drive client engagement and technical excellence by leading strategic projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and transforming payment infrastructures for top enterprises through expert i...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you shape data architecture and drive insights. You'll design and optimize dbt models, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and innovate workflows to enhance our AI-powered...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $206K *

Champion innovation by designing and optimizing scalable platform infrastructure and services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance enterprise applications and ensure reliability, securi...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading data governance and architecture evolution within a dynamic IT team, driving migration to Microsoft Fabric and Azure while supporting business intelligence initiatives in a...

Laval, QCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$147K - $210K *

Drive innovation in mapping technology by developing advanced software solutions and implementing GenAI techniques. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and solve comple...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing a modern digital life insurance platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create efficient, secure applications while driving software initiative...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$75K - $100K *

Elevate your career as a data analytics professional, supporting client engagements through insightful analysis and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance digital products and d...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading big data solutions for a mission-critical defense platform. Drive modernization and enhance user experience through innovative data engineering and AI integration in a coll...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $176K *

Champion the development of BI solutions, driving insights and strategic decisions through advanced data analysis and reporting. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data integrity and automate pr...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $190K *

Unlock potential by providing expert data integration and metadata architecture support for a dynamic environment, ensuring seamless data flow and technical visibility across systems while collaborati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $225K *

Unlock potential by building and operating a cutting-edge data platform that drives trading analysis and decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data reliability and governa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $135K *

Shape the future of data engineering by optimizing and managing enterprise data systems across cloud and on-premises environments. Leverage your expertise in Azure for migrations while mentoring a tea...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by driving data engineering excellence in Palantir Foundry, transforming legacy systems into robust pipelines and applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to de...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Advance your career by leading ETL development for enterprise-scale data integration solutions. Mentor teams, optimize workflows, and ensure data quality across systems while driving modernization and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team of Data Engineering Specialists, fostering growth and innovation. Drive the design and implementation of scalable data solutions while championing a culture of collaboration, conti...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading a team of Data Engineering Specialists, driving innovation in data solutions while fostering professional growth and collaboration. Embrace challenges in a dynamic envir...

Burlington, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$149K - $189K *

Transform enterprise data and AI solutions by leading architecture and modernization initiatives that align with client strategies, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing platforms tailored to...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Unlock innovative engineering solutions by leading design efforts on gas distribution projects. Collaborate with stakeholders, mentor junior engineers, and drive process improvements in a dynamic, hyb...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$171K - $190K *

Join a team that's driving revenue growth through advanced machine learning and data science. You'll optimize rider pricing algorithms and collaborate across functions to enhance Uber's mobility busin...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$171K - $190K *

Lead the development of advanced machine learning solutions to optimize rider pricing and promotions, driving significant revenue growth and enhancing Uber's profitability through innovative algorithm...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$171K - $190K *

Optimize rider pricing strategies using advanced machine learning and data science. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance pricing algorithms and drive revenue growth, impacting over 95% o...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.