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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$75K - $158K *

Join a mission-driven team and embed security in the software development lifecycle. Collaborate with developers to identify, validate, and remediate application vulnerabilities using leading security...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $158K *

Drive robust application security integration within the SDLC while collaborating with development teams to analyze and mitigate vulnerabilities. Engage in proactive testing and ensure compliance, enh...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading software implementation projects, collaborating with clients to customize solutions, and ensuring successful delivery. Utilize your analytical skills to translate busine...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$500K+*

Drive end-to-end delivery across technology streams, leading cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, transparency, and success in high-visibility projects. Collaborate with stakeholders and manage...

Edison, NJRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$84K - $124K *

Drive the evolution of Cyber Defense by engineering and automating security operations, enhancing incident response, and maintaining enterprise security platforms to ensure robust protection and swift...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$69K - $101K *

Empower our Micro-Fulfillment Operations team by ensuring optimal performance and reliability of automated systems. Engage with customers to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, enhancin...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Empower progress in product security by embedding advanced safeguards within every development phase. Collaborate with engineering teams to build AI-enhanced security tooling and enhance proactive ris...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $300K *

Join a dynamic team as a senior full-stack software engineer, driving innovation in AI software development. Build and own features across our platform, enhancing user experience and scalability for t...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower data-driven marketing strategies by developing scalable models and automations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data delivery and quality, ensuring efficient operations for...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

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

$145K - $170K *

Design innovative AI solutions on Microsoft Azure, bridging business needs and engineering execution. Own the architecture, ensure security, and lead the build process while adapting to evolving proje...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $90K *

Drive impactful public health initiatives by leveraging data management and analytic expertise. Collaborate with scientists to enhance research quality and support CDC missions through effective data...

Massachusetts, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Empower businesses by analyzing transaction data and crafting actionable insights. Collaborate with sales to design solutions, build prototypes, and present findings to executives, driving enterprise...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$169K - $220K *

Champion backend innovation by architecting scalable systems and guiding a team of engineers. Leverage cutting-edge technologies to optimize user experiences and deliver impactful solutions in a colla...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $228K *

Transform tax technology implementations by leading cross-domain projects, ensuring accurate indirect tax calculations, and driving collaboration between engineering and tax teams for seamless operati...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Transform complex technical programs into successful outcomes by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery, and fostering collaboration among engineering, product, and business partners...

San Diego, CARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by developing innovative solutions. Leverage your expertise in cloud, data, and automation to create impactful applications and streamline processes while a...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to bridge technical solutions and customer needs in a dynamic, cross-functional role. Utilize your expertise to drive adoption of AI agents, influencing product roadmaps and enhancing...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$129K - $212K *

Lead comprehensive infrastructure financing initiatives, enhancing client operations through strategic financial planning and risk management, while mentoring less experienced colleagues to promote gr...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$144K - $288K *

Shape the future of underwriting analytics by leading a team of data scientists to enhance forecasting accuracy and drive strategic insights, ensuring financial integrity and operational excellence ac...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Innovate within the AI Platform team by designing and operating core components for AI-driven solutions, focusing on model serving, agentic infrastructure, or observability. Collaborate across teams t...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$62K - $139K *

Champion data integrity by designing and executing comprehensive test plans for ETL processes and large-scale data platforms, ensuring quality and accuracy across systems while collaborating in an Agi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of patient services by ensuring timely delivery of features and integrations. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficiency in a compliance-heavy environment, driving inn...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Optimize analytics workflows in Clinical Operations to enhance productivity and performance insights. Collaborate on data integration, reporting, and automation, ensuring actionable insights drive str...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$131K - $243K *

Elevate your career by leading cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, support agile processes, and drive successful project outco...

Littleton, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading platform engineering initiatives that enhance developer experience and operational excellence. Drive technical ownership across the software lifecycle, shaping the pla...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.