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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$174K - $252K *

Accelerate the development of innovative AI solutions by collaborating with key clients to design, deploy, and optimize advanced AI agents, ensuring alignment with customer needs and business objectiv...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of data reporting by designing and deploying BI solutions using Power BI, SQL, and SharePoint. Collaborate with teams to transform raw data into actionable insights for key decision-m...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by driving data engineering excellence in Palantir Foundry, transforming legacy systems into robust pipelines and applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to de...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career by providing advanced technical support, optimizing software systems, and implementing innovative solutions in a dynamic, 100% remote environment. Collaborate to enhance operational...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $185K *

Join a team that's building cutting-edge data infrastructure for enterprises. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll create production-quality agents and integrations directly within customer environm...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $160K *

Join a team that's transforming federal data systems by leading large-scale data migrations to modern cloud architectures, ensuring data integrity and operational readiness throughout the process...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $140K *

Shape the future of data engineering by designing and automating enterprise data pipelines in a cloud environment. Collaborate on innovative projects while leveraging your expertise in Azure and Datab...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $150K *

Lead the hands-on transformation of an enterprise data platform, ensuring compliance and correctness throughout the data workflow from ingestion to consumption, while mentoring junior engineers and su...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$240K - $420K *

Engineer robust database solutions at scale, driving technical direction and best practices. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational resilience and performance, while leading initiatives in cl...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Drive the creation of a scalable Enterprise Data Warehouse, leveraging advanced technologies to deliver data-driven insights. Collaborate across departments in optimizing mission-critical business sol...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $138K *

Lead the development of high-impact Power BI solutions, optimizing data pipelines and semantic models to empower investment risk analytics. Collaborate across teams, enhancing data delivery and busine...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $171K *

Join a team that's redefining data architecture by leading innovative strategies and modernizing enterprise platforms. Collaborate with experts to drive impactful solutions that align data capabilitie...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $171K *

Elevate data architecture by leading modernization initiatives, designing innovative strategies, and aligning domain capabilities with business needs to drive impactful solutions for clients...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$139K - $174K *

Drive complex data and technology transformation initiatives, leading cross-functional teams to deliver strategic programs for financial services clients, ensuring alignment and successful execution f...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$76K - $90K *

Shape the future of data solutions by designing and developing innovative data engineering and analytics pipelines using Microsoft technologies to optimize business outcomes and enhance decision-makin...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Innovate data solutions as a Lead Data Engineer. Collaborate across teams to design and implement scalable architectures, guide delivery, and ensure quality in data engineering practices for impactful...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$70K - $205K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying scalable data solutions, optimizing data pipelines, and ensuring data governance while leveraging cloud and big data technologies to drive business insights...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $205K *

Drive innovative data solutions by building and optimizing data pipelines, ensuring quality and compliance while leveraging cloud technologies and best practices in data governance and management...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$63K - $177K *

Transform data landscapes by designing and deploying scalable data solutions, ensuring quality and compliance while leveraging cloud technologies and best practices in data governance and engineering...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights by building and optimizing scalable data infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive AI/ML initiatives and enhance da...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$59K - $177K *

Champion data solutions by designing and deploying scalable pipelines, ensuring data quality and governance while leveraging cloud technologies and best practices for optimal performance and complianc...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$63K - $177K *

Take ownership of data engineering initiatives, designing scalable pipelines and governance processes. Leverage cloud and big data technologies to optimize data ingestion, transformation, and complian...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $205K *

Join a team that's transforming data solutions through innovative engineering and governance. Leverage cloud technologies to build scalable data pipelines, ensuring quality and compliance while drivin...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $205K *

Elevate your career by building innovative data solutions that transform and optimize data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data governance and quality while leveraging clo...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$66K - $205K *

Shape the future of data solutions by building and optimizing scalable data pipelines, ensuring data quality and governance while leveraging cloud technologies and best practices in data engineering a...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.