Explore Data Services Engineer Jobs

Data Services Engineers build and maintain the systems that help organizations collect, process, integrate, and deliver reliable data. Their work supports analytics, applications, and business operations by making data services dependable, scalable, and accessible. Explore vetted Data Services Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles paying $100,000 or more.

What Does a Data Services Engineer Do?

Responsibilities vary by organization, but often include developing data pipelines and APIs, integrating data across platforms, optimizing storage and processing, and monitoring service performance. Data Services Engineers may also help establish data quality, security, governance, and reliability practices while collaborating with software, analytics, and infrastructure teams.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with databases, cloud platforms, distributed systems, and data integration tools. Programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or SQL may be useful, along with knowledge of API design, ETL or ELT workflows, orchestration, testing, and observability. Communication and problem-solving skills help engineers translate data needs into reliable services.

Career Opportunities

Data Services Engineers work across industries where dependable data is essential, including technology, finance, healthcare, retail, and consulting. Depending on experience and interests, professionals may advance into senior engineering, data platform, cloud architecture, or technical leadership roles. Browse current openings to compare responsibilities, requirements, and compensation.

Find Data Services Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search Data Services Engineer jobs to discover roles that match your experience and career goals, and review each listing for details about the team, technology stack, and expectations.

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$100K - $130K *

Champion the delivery of data and AI initiatives by engaging stakeholders and technical teams. Drive strategy and execution while ensuring alignment between business objectives and scalable technology...

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4 weeks ago

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

$330K - $500K+*

Optimize data models and pipelines for identity graph construction, ensuring accurate entity matching and resolution. Collaborate across teams to deliver actionable insights and maintain data quality...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$152K - $250K *

Join as a Senior Security Engineer to lead our data security infrastructure, ensuring sensitive data is classified and protected across the organization. Collaborate with teams to build innovative sol...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $150K *

Unlock potential by providing expert operational support for Windows environments. Manage complex incidents, ensure service availability, and collaborate across teams to enhance customer experiences i...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development of high-security software solutions for government clients, ensuring seamless deployment and compliance by integrating innovative technologies in air-gapped environments while col...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $200K *

Transform your career by developing robust SDKs that empower customers globally. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and resiliency while contributing to open-source project...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock technical excellence by providing critical support for product implementations, ensuring seamless installations and troubleshooting for diverse technologies. Collaborate with teams to enhance c...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $155K *

Optimize and implement secure, scalable infrastructure solutions across Windows, Citrix, AWS, and Azure. Collaborate with teams to drive automation and design zero-trust architectures, enhancing infra...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Optimize and implement scalable, secure infrastructure solutions across Windows, Citrix, AWS, and Azure. Drive automation and collaborate with teams to design zero-trust architectures, enhancing infra...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that transforms B2B commerce in hospitality, crafting impactful software solutions. Leverage your expertise in backend technologies to drive product development, optimize systems, and deli...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Drive clinical data quality as a Subject Matter Expert, ensuring effective data flows and integrity across healthcare systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize vendor strategies and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$137K - $231K *

Optimize data infrastructure and AI solutions to drive impactful analytics and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect scalable data models and pipelines, ensuring high-qualit...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock the potential of innovative fintech products by developing robust, scalable backend systems. Collaborate in a dynamic environment, leveraging your experience to enhance technology solutions and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $179K *

Drive the development of distributed systems for real-time blockchain data ingestion and indexing, owning services from design to production while enhancing performance and reliability across the plat...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$156K - $262K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize scalable data pipelines and infrastructure, enabling analytics and AI-driven capabilities. Collaborate across functions to deliver high-quality data solution...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$245K - $260K *

Join a team that's redefining Digital Employee Experience and Unified Observability. As a Solutions Engineer, you'll partner with sales to drive technical strategies, solve complex challenges, and enh...

Ararat, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock the potential of NetBox Delivery by leading software design, enhancing production reliability, and mentoring engineers. Shape the technical direction and ensure seamless deployment on Cloud and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $188K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop high-performance ETL solutions, integrating data from diverse sources. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data workflows and ensure complianc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$220K - $291K *

Lead the charge in shaping data infrastructure and strategy, managing a high-performing engineering team to drive robust, scalable solutions that optimize insights and empower data-intensive initiativ...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Invent and evolve architectural strategies for cloud-native AI platforms at scale. Lead design, deployment, and infrastructure excellence, driving innovation while mentoring teams and shaping technica...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $170K *

Drive impactful infrastructure solutions by collaborating with engineering teams to resolve blockers, execute migrations, and develop tooling. Leverage your expertise to enhance platform adoption and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $175K *

Shape data-driven solutions as a Data Architect, utilizing Azure technologies to create scalable, AI-ready data architectures that unlock business insights and enhance operational performance through...

Toronto, ONRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by developing and supporting NCR Atleos financial software solutions for ATMs. Collaborate with teams to deliver complex solutions, ensuring quality and performance while providing...

Ontario, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $200K *

Empower your career by building innovative solutions that enhance member experiences. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive efficiency and leverage technology, all while contributing to meaningful...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading complex data center projects, ensuring seamless coordination, budget management, and innovative design implementation while collaborating with diverse cross-functional t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Data Services Engineer do?question toggle

    A Data Services Engineer develops and supports systems that move, integrate, process, and deliver data. Common work includes building pipelines and APIs, improving data reliability and performance, and collaborating with teams that use data.

  • What skills are commonly required for Data Services Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the employer, but may include programming, SQL and database experience, cloud or distributed systems knowledge, data pipeline development, API design, and skills in testing, security, and monitoring.

  • Where do Data Services Engineers work?question toggle

    Data Services Engineers are employed across industries that depend on reliable data, including technology, financial services, healthcare, retail, and consulting.

  • How can I find Data Services Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Data Services Engineer listings on Ladders, which features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review each posting for salary information, qualifications, and role responsibilities.