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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$138K - $218K *

Unlock the potential of data by designing scalable architectures and solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system efficiency and drive strategic decisions while mentoring junio...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $152K *

Elevate data-driven decision-making by leading a skilled engineering team to design, build, and maintain a robust data platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance across the organizat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $152K *

Lead the charge in developing and optimizing a robust data platform, guiding a skilled engineering team to deliver scalable solutions that empower data-driven decision-making across the organization...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Take ownership of the migration to a modern Databricks lakehouse, designing robust data pipelines and ensuring data quality. Collaborate with teams to enhance analytics capabilities and set technical...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Champion the migration to a modern Databricks lakehouse, designing robust data pipelines and ensuring data quality. Collaborate with teams to enhance analytics capabilities and set technical standards...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Data Operations Engineer, designing and maintaining real-time data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and reliability, supporting miss...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering by optimizing cloud infrastructure and data pipelines. Collaborate with experts to enhance production systems and build scalable solutions using cutting...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $120K *

Drive your career with impactful data engineering solutions, building and maintaining ETL pipelines on Databricks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data accessibility for clients, le...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Optimize data processing systems, collaborate with top-tier engineers, and drive product strategy to enhance customer experience using advanced AI technology. Your insights will directly influence ini...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Help us modernize our data platform by designing and building robust data models and analytics solutions. Collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to transform complex data into actionable insights...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $165K *

Drive operational excellence in data management by leading a technical team focused on ensuring data reliability, responsiveness, and transformation. Engage with stakeholders to align mission-critical...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $104K *

Unlock potential by supporting and enhancing our enterprise data platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data reliability, troubleshoot issues, and onboard new sources, driving con...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$118K - $152K *

Drive the future of financial services by building robust data pipelines and integration solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data environments and ensure efficient processing...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering. In this early-career role, you'll build SQL ingestion processes, create dbt models, and learn the architecture of a modern Snowflake data sta...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's transforming data management, building a robust analytics infrastructure, and leading a talented engineering team to deliver impactful insights across the organization...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$145K - $175K *

Drive the development of our data infrastructure from the ground up, ensuring reliable and efficient data pipelines and warehouses. Collaborate closely with analysts and engineers to support rapid pro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $175K *

Shape the future of data infrastructure and analytics by driving scalable solutions, enhancing data quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enable effective reporting and insights...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$159K - $215K *

Optimize integration processes to empower teams in utilizing Data and ML systems. Collaborate across functions to build solutions that enhance product capabilities, reduce friction, and provide valuab...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Innovate data solutions by building and maintaining Snowflake pipelines, migrating ETL jobs, and ensuring data quality. Collaborate with teams to deliver clean datasets while adhering to best practice...

Yesterday

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

$97K - $162K *

Innovate backend solutions for critical national security missions, developing APIs and data capabilities in cloud environments. Collaborate with Defense and Intelligence sectors to solve complex tech...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Shape the future of data by leading scalable solutions on Palantir Foundry. Collaborate with teams, optimize pipelines, and ensure data integrity to drive strategic insights. Join us and elevate our d...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $130K *

Lead data engineering efforts by coordinating teams, ensuring efficient delivery of data solutions, and fostering collaboration between stakeholders to enhance data products and analytics initiatives...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential by designing robust data architectures and driving ETL processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance data pipelines and deliver insightful Power BI dashboards that align with busi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform data into insights by developing scalable pipelines and solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and reporting, while gaining exposure to client interaction...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $220K *

Deliver innovative data pipelines for legal records, transforming unstructured data into actionable insights while supporting advanced AI workflows and data quality improvements for robust legal resea...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.