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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$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and maintenance of NoSQL and relational databases, optimizing performance and security. Collaborate within an Agile team to enhance data architecture and ensure compliance while drivin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Build and maintain scalable data systems to drive cutting-edge applications in analytics. Collaborate with a hybrid team to design APIs, develop real-time tools, and manage cloud services, empowering...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Advance our data streaming infrastructure by designing scalable APIs and tools that enable real-time analytics, build robust production systems, and evolve our tech stack, all while utilizing AI devel...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$197K - $225K *

Reimagine data engineering by driving innovative solutions in a collaborative environment. You'll lead teams to design, develop, and implement cutting-edge data pipelines and applications, ensuring ro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$179K - $204K *

Join a dynamic team to architect innovative data solutions, driving transformation through collaboration and cutting-edge technologies. Leverage your expertise in data engineering to enhance customer...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by ensuring the stability and security of enterprise collaboration and reporting systems while supporting vital infrastructure services in a dynamic team environment focused on inn...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Collaborate to optimize and enhance enterprise infrastructure operations, ensuring system stability, security, and performance across platform services like SharePoint and SQL clusters while driving c...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Transform large-scale cloud services by designing and implementing scalable distributed systems. Lead engineering efforts to enhance performance, availability, and fault tolerance while mentoring juni...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive innovation by leading backend development for high-traffic APIs and microservices. Collaborate across teams to enhance system reliability, scalability, and performance while optimizing cloud cos...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K *

Join a dynamic team to lead backend development, optimizing APIs and microservices while enhancing system reliability and performance. Drive technical ownership and collaborate across teams to deliver...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$145K - $240K *

Elevate your career by architecting innovative data solutions that drive analytics and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable cloud platforms, ensuring data quality and...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $240K *

Transform data architecture by leading the design of scalable, secure data products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create cloud platforms that enhance analytics and reporting, ensuring qu...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $139K *

Develop innovative software solutions by leveraging your expertise in modern frameworks and agile practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and scalability while...

Pittsburgh, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$118K - $139K *

Join a team that's dedicated to crafting innovative software solutions. Leverage your expertise in software engineering to enhance systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive impactful...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$162K - $182K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and enabling self-service access for business users across divers...

6 days ago

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

$171K - $190K *

Unlock potential by building robust data infrastructure for multimodal sensor data. Collaborate with senior engineers to design, deploy, and maintain high-throughput pipelines, ensuring reliability an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering by designing and supporting scalable data solutions and APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, enterprise-level architect...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $210K *

Transform government IT support by designing and implementing ServiceNow solutions that enhance efficiency, user experience, and mission readiness through agile methodologies and stakeholder collabora...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $141K *

Empower teams to harness data effectively by building robust data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality master data is available for decision-making, driving impact...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $202K *

Join a team that's innovating in data engineering, leveraging Azure and Databricks to craft scalable data pipelines, enhance financial platforms, and collaborate within agile teams for impactful solut...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $245K *

Unlock potential by transforming complex data into reliable, user-friendly datasets. Collaborate with engineers and researchers to enhance data quality and accessibility, ensuring efficient support fo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $202K *

Drive the development of data pipelines on Azure using Databricks, ensuring efficient data ingestion and transformation. Collaborate with an agile team to enhance platforms and implement best practice...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement cloud security solutions, leveraging your expertise in AWS, scripting, and SIEM tools to enhance incident response and mentor junior staff in a collaborativ...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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

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.