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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$85K - $105K *

Unlock your potential by supporting an enterprise health application as a Data Engineer, collaborating in agile teams to develop data models, APIs, and reporting tools while enhancing user workflows a...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving the operational backbone of our data platform. Collaborate with a small team to enhance SQL Servers, manage data pipelines, and ensure data integrity for reporting and appl...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Partner with us to design, build, and maintain data pipelines, ensuring reliable access to structured data for analytics, reporting, and emerging AI/ML applications across finance, HR, and operational...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$175K - $210K *

Join us to drive operational excellence in BI & Data Warehousing, delivering impactful dashboards and analytics solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance our data infrastruc...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Drive the evolution of BI and Data Warehousing with a focus on reliability and scalability. Manage cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful data visualizations, ensuring operational excelle...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights, focusing on operational excellence, data quality, and BI innovation to support monetization and AI efforts, driving Meta's growth and enh...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate data solutions by designing and optimizing AWS-based data pipelines for a federal program, transforming critical datasets into an enterprise-level architecture, ensuring high-quality data del...

Washington, DCRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer and optimize AWS data pipelines for federal projects, transforming high priority datasets into an enterprise platform that prioritizes scalability, efficiency, and data quality. Collaborate w...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $140K *

Elevate data solutions by building scalable pipelines and data lakes, optimizing analytics for decision-making. Collaborate in an agile environment to enhance data integrity and security while mentori...

2 days ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize the software development lifecycle, providing user support and consulting on complex software solutions while managing critical projects with autonomy and expertise...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $162K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering by developing scalable solutions for network capacity planning and optimization. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance data quality and su...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$108K - $162K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on building scalable data solutions for network capacity planning and optimization. Collaborate across engineering, analytics, and AI to drive impact...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$105K - $115K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust data solutions, optimizing data architecture and governance practices while mentoring peers and driving innovation in data engine...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $110K *

Unlock your potential as a Data Engineer, driving data ingestion and analytics for vehicle telematics. Collaborate within teams to transition legacy systems to a cloud data warehouse and enhance opera...

Barrie, ONIn-Person

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in innovative data engineering projects, overseeing large-scale initiatives and guiding junior engineers while designing secure data architectures and automating processes for optimal...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Contribute to data generation processes in a dynamic environment, ensuring accurate execution and timely delivery of data to stakeholders while managing service requests and troubleshooting issues eff...

Markham, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Empower data-driven decisions by developing and maintaining robust data infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity, security, and accessibility, while driving inn...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $160K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on building innovative data solutions. Leverage Generative AI to enhance data discovery and pipeline development, while collaborating with stakeholders to...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive the development of innovative cloud-native data solutions that enhance operational efficiency and enable actionable insights for healthcare clients. You will build, maintain...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $188K *

Shape data solutions by designing and maintaining scalable pipelines and frameworks, ensuring data quality and governance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet evolving business need...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $200K *

Explore a hands-on Data Engineer role focused on ETL, data architecture, and cloud engineering. Join a lean team to design and implement data pipelines, ensuring operational excellence and high reliab...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

Transform the future of data architecture by developing scalable solutions, optimizing performance, and ensuring data integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative strateg...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform enterprise data solutions in financial services by designing, developing, and optimizing scalable data pipelines and models. Collaborate with teams to ensure data quality, governance, and se...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $183K *

Empower data-driven decisions by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines and cloud platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality data solutions that support anal...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $175K *

Elevate your career by designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines and cloud platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative data solutions that drive analytics and machi...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.