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.
Software Engineer II - Engineer
$144K - $160K *
Drive the development of backend services and APIs for search and discovery features, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and ensure system reliability and performanc...
1 week ago
$135K - $160K *
Transform the orchestration of data pipelines by designing and delivering high-performance features. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reliability and scalability while leveraging mod...
3 weeks ago
Infrastructure Engineering, AVP
$90K - $157K *
Architect scalable data solutions that transform and normalize configuration data into actionable business insights. Drive compliance visibility and enhance reporting for stakeholders, ensuring data i...
Reposted 1 week ago
Manager - Software Development Engineering S 4D
$80K - $100K *
Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team of developers to deliver high-quality software solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving strategic project initiatives while fostering a cultur...
5 days ago
$120K - $144K *
Elevate your career by bridging customer needs with technical solutions. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance product performance and provide exceptional support, ensuring customer satisfacti...
1 week ago
Senior Data Engineer (Analytics & Applied AI)
$113K - $188K *
Lead the charge in building robust data platforms that transform complex datasets into actionable insights. This senior role demands expertise in software and data engineering, with a focus on quality...
4 days ago
CCaR - Senior Software Engineer (Remote)
$140K - $160K *
Drive the development of critical enterprise applications for DoD personnel, enhancing program and financial management capabilities. Collaborate within a product team to modernize technology and deli...
2 days ago
$104K - $144K *
Lead the charge in transforming data operations by designing and implementing semantic data solutions that enhance business understanding and AI integration, ensuring consistent data usage across the...
2 weeks ago
$104K - $144K *
Reimagine data engineering by creating trusted, reusable data products that enhance decision-making and automate processes. Collaborate across teams to build a semantic layer that ensures consistent d...
2 weeks ago
$104K - $144K *
Design and implement semantic data solutions to enhance enterprise data consistency, enabling effective decision-making and AI integration across business domains. Collaborate with stakeholders to del...
2 weeks ago
$104K - $144K *
Contribute to the development of semantic data solutions, ensuring consistent data interpretation across the enterprise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and validate data...
2 weeks ago
$104K - $144K *
Elevate your career by designing and delivering semantic data solutions that enhance enterprise data understanding, enabling AI and analytics to drive informed decision-making across business function...
2 weeks ago
$104K - $144K *
Join a team that's redefining data engineering by creating semantic data solutions that enhance business intelligence and AI capabilities, ensuring consistent data interpretation across the organizati...
2 weeks ago
$104K - $144K *
Transform data engineering by designing reusable Snowflake products, implementing semantic layers, and ensuring data quality. Collaborate with business leaders to enhance decision-making and automate...
2 weeks ago
$104K - $144K *
Drive the development of semantic data solutions, ensuring consistent data interpretation across the enterprise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and automate process...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Join a dynamic team to architect scalable data platforms on Microsoft Azure, bridging core insurance systems with analytics. Drive data governance, cloud migrations, and collaborate with cross-functio...
1 week ago
$90K - $110K *
Lead the charge in developing seamless integrations between Army work-request and financial systems, ensuring accurate data flow and automated reconciliation with IBM Maximo. Collaborate on secure cod...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Develop and implement integrations between Army work-request and financial systems with IBM Maximo, ensuring seamless data flow and automated reconciliation while adhering to secure coding practices a...
3 weeks ago
Senior Staff Software Engineer
$232K - $290K *
Optimize system performance by designing effective performance tests, analyzing metrics, and collaborating across teams to enhance product efficiency. Drive initiatives that strengthen the reliability...
Reposted 3 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Transform security into a seamless feature by designing and implementing secure CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure, and collaborating with teams to enhance security practices across cloud envi...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Innovate with us to design and implement advanced AI/ML solutions that enhance product safety analytics, ensuring actionable insights are leveraged to improve consumer protection and decision-making...
1 month ago
$104K - $174K *
Empower data-driven decisions by designing and maintaining scalable data solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data accessibility and performance, leveraging modern technologies for batc...
6 days ago
Staff Software Data Engineer - Quickbooks Capital And Lending Team
$202K - $274K *
Transform data engineering by designing and building enterprise-scale pipelines using cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions for our customer...
1 week ago
$116K - $182K *
Unlock potential by developing innovative software solutions for bioanalytics, focusing on harmonizing health data and AI/ML applications to enhance national security and public health initiatives...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Data Engineer II - Data Platforms
$175K - $225K *
Transform data engineering practices by architecting scalable platforms, driving reliability, and mentoring teams. Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance data governance and leverage AI tools fo...
5 days 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.