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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$250K - $280K *

Join a team that's redefining data storage solutions. As a senior engineer, you'll design and implement high-impact systems, ensuring performance and reliability while collaborating across teams to dr...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing cloud security solutions. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance incident response and drive continuous improvement in cybersecurity practices at...

Herndon, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $157K *

Join us to design and enhance scalable data pipelines, ensuring best practices while independently solving complex challenges. Collaborate across teams to drive improvements in data processing and del...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $111K *

Advance your career by managing and optimizing Cognos and Informatica applications, ensuring top-notch performance across various client environments. Collaborate effectively while maintaining vital E...

Florham Park, NJRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$171K - $189K *

Deliver innovative data and AI solutions by architecting scalable systems, engaging with clients, and transforming complex challenges into actionable insights. Join us to drive impactful results in en...

Rockville, MDRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Lead the development of scalable backend services and APIs, driving complex initiatives from design to production. Collaborate across teams to enhance cloud-native solutions, ensuring secure and relia...

California, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$106K - $198K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of data and technology, transforming complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative data solutions that...

Georgia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $230K *

Elevate data operations by architecting AI-driven solutions that enhance resilience, scalability, and intelligence in data processing systems. Lead cross-functional teams to implement innovative DataO...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the design and development of complex software systems. Drive technical direction, mentor peers, and ensure high-quality, scalable solutions that align with business go...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Develop innovative measurement solutions by leveraging data science expertise to solve complex marketing challenges. Collaborate closely with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver insights...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$207K - $244K *

Accelerate progress at a leading trading platform by architecting and managing low-latency market data systems. Collaborate within a high-impact team to deliver reliable and high-throughput data solut...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing data pipelines, ensuring seamless integration and delivery of business-ready datasets. Collaborate across cloud and on-premises environments to enhance dat...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead a team to enhance data quality across products, ensuring reliability and governance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective testing strategies and maintain high performanc...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate the design and development of a robust replication engine for large-scale data systems, focusing on high-performance, secure, and resilient asynchronous replication capabilities to ensure reli...

North Carolina, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the transformation of data platforms by designing and delivering innovative data warehouse and lakehouse solutions. Collaborate with clients to modernize their data environments and mentor teams...

Raleigh, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a pioneering team as a data integration engineer, driving scalable solutions for EMR and patient eligibility data exchange. Collaborate with health systems to enhance data workflows and build rob...

Nashville, TNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $170K *

Join us to shape the future of DevOps by providing technical leadership and architectural direction across agile teams. Drive automation, enhance developer experience, and champion a culture of contin...

Massachusetts, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Champion the evolution of DevOps practices by providing technical leadership and architectural direction across agile teams, enhancing software delivery speed and reliability while fostering a culture...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$166K - $232K *

Lead the evolution of our data platform to enhance analytics and machine learning capabilities. Collaborate cross-functionally to architect robust data solutions that empower teams to leverage insight...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by building and optimizing the cloud infrastructure for innovative financial services. Collaborate with diverse teams, troubleshoot production issues, and enhance deployment automatio...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$123K - $166K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cloud platform reliability and security. As a Platform Engineer, you'll leverage your expertise in Kubernetes and CI/CD to build and maintain robust infrastru...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $192K *

Engineer trusted, reusable data products by transforming architectural designs and business requirements into production-grade solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $139K *

Join a dynamic team as a senior technical lead in enterprise data engineering, responsible for architecting and optimizing scalable data platforms. Drive data quality and observability while collabora...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $165K *

Shape the future of data analytics by leading the design and implementation of scalable data transformation frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver trusted data products that dr...

Baltimore, MDRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform the cloud communication landscape by optimizing existing systems, driving AI innovations, and mentoring teams. Lead complex integrations and troubleshoot major incidents to enhance performan...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.