Explore High-Paying Data Platform Engineer Jobs at Ladders

Looking for a high-earning potential in data platform engineering? You've landed on the right page. Here at Ladders, we provide exclusive job listings for Data Platform Engineers, with salaries starting from $100K or more.

What is a Data Platform Engineer?

A Data Platform Engineer is a key player in managing and optimizing complex data systems within an organization. From database design to system performance, these professionals ensure accurate, efficient and secure processing of large data volumes.

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$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in systems engineering, managing a hybrid environment that supports high-throughput networking and large-scale storage solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to optimize infrastruc...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$330K - $500K+*

Transform Netflix's understanding of infrastructure efficiency by developing metrics and insightful analyses. Collaborate with diverse data teams to shape investment decisions that drive operational e...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $153K *

Engineer robust marketing analytics by designing data models and pipelines. Collaborate effectively to translate needs into trustworthy datasets, ensuring high data quality and evolving pipelines to e...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K *

Innovate by implementing AI solutions directly on client tech stacks. You'll work in a high-agency role with strong autonomy, collaborating with strategists and engineering teams to deliver impactful...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform the customer experience by executing successful implementations of observability solutions, ensuring a seamless transition to performance optimization and offering expert guidance to enterpr...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's pioneering a federal enterprise data platform using AWS. Lead architecture efforts for analytics, AI, and data operations while ensuring compliance with security standards in a dyna...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by leading diverse technology projects, fostering strong client relationships, and driving project excellence within a dynamic team while ensuring timely delivery and adherence to...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Advance operational excellence by leading building automation systems for a global fleet, ensuring optimal coordination and continuous improvement of critical environments to meet AI workload demands...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Join us in shaping the future of enterprise data architecture. Collaborate across teams to define standards, governance, and integration patterns, ensuring scalable, trusted data solutions support ana...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $147K *

Partner with us to deliver scalable data solutions that drive Finance priorities and align with enterprise strategy. You'll lead high-impact initiatives, ensuring quality data governance while transla...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $150K *

Innovate your career with a role in Cloud Operations, enhancing infrastructure through automation, ensuring security, and collaborating across departments, while maintaining high availability and comp...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of enterprise data architecture by unifying reporting, analytics, and governance across diverse commerce products. Drive technical leadership and strategic migration to ensure a relia...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the vision for a high-impact Data Engineering Practice, leading strategy, P&L, talent, and client engagement to transform enterprise data into strategic assets and AI-ready infrastructure...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Design and implement automated reliability tests for a core database platform. Collaborate with developers to ensure exceptional performance and stability across varying workloads while proactively ad...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the design and governance of scalable enterprise data architectures. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical blueprints, ensuring compliance and high-performance...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $185K *

Tackle infrastructure challenges by defining standards, driving strategy, and earning trust across development teams. As a Staff Engineer, influence platform policies, oversee CI/CD practices, and enh...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovative engineering solutions by leading a generalist team focused on enhancing productivity through agentic systems. Take ownership of technical direction and mentor talent as you tackle...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $170K *

Engage as a Senior BI Engineer to optimize MyFitnessPal's data reporting, enhance self-service capabilities, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver actionable insights that drive business growt...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$235K - $275K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performing engineering team to create and manage internal software platforms. Drive technical direction and standards, ensuring successful delivery while collaborati...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive your career forward by managing comprehensive database support across a vast global IT environment, ensuring seamless integration and security for over 350 facilities, numerous applications, and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $102K *

Drive innovation as a Palantir Lead Developer, providing technical expertise to teams, guiding Proof of Concept developments, and collaborating on high-quality solutions in a dynamic and supportive en...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by designing and supporting robust AWS infrastructures for enterprise ERP applications, specifically targeting Deltek Vantagepoint environments, ensuring high availability and optimiz...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging AI tools to enhance software development workflows. Collaborate with teams to deliver robust features and mentor peers in effective practices. Shape the future of our de...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $210K *

Champion the modernization of enterprise architecture and cloud infrastructure, leading strategic planning and execution while fostering innovation, scalability, and compliance. Manage cross-functiona...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform data capabilities by leading a team in architecting, governing, and democratizing data across the enterprise, empowering decision-making through efficient access to critical insights for all...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Data Platform Engineer do?question toggle

    A Data Platform Engineer optimizes data systems, maintains databases, and ensures efficient and secure processing of large data volumes.

  • What salary can I expect as a Data Platform Engineer?question toggle

    On Ladders, all job listings for Data Platform Engineers come attached with a minimum salary guide of $100,000 per year.

  • How can Ladders help me land a high-salary Data Platform Engineering job?question toggle

    Ladders provides a platform tailored to professionals seeking high-paying jobs. We provide exclusive job listings, market trends, and useful insights to guide you to your next high-salary role as a Data Platform Engineer.