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 *

Innovate the future of data engineering, leading a team to architect and manage scalable, real-time data solutions across major cloud platforms. Empower clients with data-driven insights while enhanci...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $220K *

Grow your career with us as you design and manage innovative platform solutions, ensuring system performance and security while mentoring a talented team in a collaborative environment focused on tack...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovative data architecture solutions to craft enterprise-level data models, leveraging cutting-edge methodologies within a collaborative Data Mesh framework. Shape data products that empower d...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering by optimizing architecture and driving innovation. You will leverage Azure technologies and AI to enhance data solutions, ensuring scalability and perfor...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and deliver innovative cloud solutions powering real-time applications across various domains. Lead end-to-end feature development in a hands-on, full-stack environmen...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by optimizing cloud infrastructure and automating CI/CD processes. Collaborate with developers to ensure system reliability, mentor junior engineers, and lead production migrations fo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $235K *

Lead the charge in optimizing distributed caching systems to enhance scalability, cost, and performance. Collaborate across engineering teams to innovate self-serve tooling and ensure robust, real-tim...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$159K - $235K *

Join us to own impactful caching and locking services, scaling solutions for high QPS while driving performance and reliability enhancements across distributed systems in a collaborative environment...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$159K - $235K *

Lead the evolution of caching and locking services, ensuring high performance and reliability at scale. Drive innovation in distributed systems, optimizing resources while collaborating closely with c...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Drive data excellence by optimizing our enterprise data warehouse and building robust data pipelines. Collaborate across teams to enhance data architecture, ensuring quality and governance for strateg...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$142K - $213K *

Lead the design and implementation of data access governance within a dynamic environment, driving security standards and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$142K - $213K *

Empower your career by leading the design and governance of data access controls in a robust Databricks environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish security architectures and cre...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining data infrastructure by owning and optimizing our data pipelines, warehouse, and modeling layers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and driv...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$193K - $285K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performing data engineering team to create scalable solutions. Drive architectural excellence and foster innovation through effective management, cross-collaboration...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$193K - $285K *

Tackle enterprise-scale data challenges as a leader in data engineering. Drive strategic technical visions and foster a culture of excellence while guiding a dynamic team to deliver flexible, reliable...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$193K - $285K *

Unlock the potential of data engineering by leading a dynamic team, driving technical vision, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, while delivering reliable solutions at scale in a fast...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$145K - $175K *

Join our team to drive the technical direction of our Internal Developer Platform, enhancing workflows and tooling for engineering teams. You'll lead multi-quarter strategies, ensuring reliable delive...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Champion enterprise data architecture by establishing standards and a unified data catalog. Collaborate across teams to define metrics and ensure data governance, driving alignment and clarity in a ha...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$218K - $387K *

Transform data infrastructures by developing scalable big data systems that enhance core business products and empower teams. Your expertise will shape a platform impacting millions of users while fos...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$267K - $297K *

Innovate and lead the design of resilient distributed systems, tackling complex infrastructure challenges to enhance performance and reliability for millions of users globally. Drive technical strateg...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$132K - $178K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering by designing and implementing scalable data pipelines and architectures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data infrastructur...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$107K - $195K *

Advance your career by developing innovative analytic solutions that enhance discovery operations. Collaborate in a fast-paced environment, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to optimize data flows...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$70K - $156K *

Pioneer data migration excellence by executing ETL workflows and ensuring data quality in a dynamic federal modernization program. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable data oper...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $100K *

Elevate enterprise data solutions by designing impactful Power BI dashboards and reports. Collaborate with a dedicated team to transform complex datasets into actionable insights, ensuring data qualit...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $185K *

Shape the future of data engineering by leading the architecture and evolution of a robust enterprise data platform, ensuring reliability and integration across analytics, reporting, and AI capabiliti...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.