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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$95K - $134K *

Innovate in site reliability engineering to enhance our platform's stability, performance, and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive key technical initiatives to achieve excep...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $134K *

Develop and drive key reliability initiatives as a Site Reliability Engineer, collaborating with development teams to enhance system performance, automate tasks, and ensure system stability while adap...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$170K - $235K *

Join a team that's transforming integrations into a cohesive, high-quality API platform. You will lead backend development and operational reliability, driving collaborations and mentoring initiatives...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Elevate security and efficiency by designing and enhancing enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) platforms. Lead initiatives in automation and AI-driven identity services, fostering collabor...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in enterprise Identity and Access Management by designing, implementing, and optimizing IAM platforms. Collaborate across teams to enhance security and user experience while supportin...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $172K *

Optimize customer engagement by leveraging your technical expertise to drive business value and align analytics solutions with strategic goals in a dynamic, collaborative environment...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $130K *

Optimize project controls by managing cost, schedule, and risk while integrating digital systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate reporting and stakeholder engagement, driving informed decis...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$200K - $250K *

Take ownership of ETL development for a geospatial visualization platform, optimizing data pipelines and ensuring reliable data flow into PostgreSQL. Collaborate with analysts to refine data needs and...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$87K - $157K *

Champion innovation by leading a dynamic software engineering team focused on developing and enhancing Python-based microservices, ensuring quality and performance while collaborating across functions...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise challenges into AI solutions by embedding with teams, architecting systems, and delivering real-world applications. Engage in a dynamic role that combines consulting, engineering...

Miami, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $192K *

Elevate logistics operations by coordinating secure deliveries, managing schedules, and ensuring compliance with government policies. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes and maintain accoun...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $260K *

Champion high-impact initiatives by leading complex projects, shaping technical direction, and mentoring engineers to enhance code quality and team efficiency while leveraging AI tools for optimal per...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$220K - $260K *

Lead high-impact initiatives and shape technical direction for a platform relied upon by firms managing trillions in real assets. Collaborate across teams to enhance code quality, mentor engineers, an...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$86K - $181K *

Join a skilled team as a Senior Database Engineer, leading innovative database architectures, optimizing performance for critical applications, and ensuring security compliance in a collaborative Agil...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing ML feature management and serving capabilities. Collaborate with experts to define roadmaps and execute a vision that ensures operational excellence and meets perfor...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement cloud security solutions, enhancing information security and compliance while mitigating cyber threats across the organization. Drive innovation and improve...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $210K *

Empower innovation by owning the software for connected hardware, ensuring data integrity and service reliability. Design APIs and tools that enhance user experience while maintaining operational exce...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$180K - $210K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of connected hardware and data. You'll design and maintain reliable services and APIs, ensuring seamless integration and data integrity for our clients' innovativ...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$119K - $179K *

Support the integration and harmonization of clinical data by designing FHIR-compliant models and pipelines, ensuring data accuracy and usability for patient care and research initiatives across the o...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Elevate operational efficiency by architecting robust systems for real-time telemetry, automated repairs, and hardware qualification, ensuring seamless integration across production environments and e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $145K *

Accelerate your career by driving platform engineering excellence in Azure Databricks, Confluent Kafka, and DevOps. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data capabilities, automate proce...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$67K - $136K *

Empower your career as a Technology Service Delivery Senior, driving high-impact .NET solutions for financial services. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, build, and support enterprise applica...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$141K - $235K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise data architecture, driving innovation across customer, manufacturing, and supply chain domains. Lead strategic initiatives to align data solutions with busines...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage with a dynamic team to deliver a cutting-edge frontend application utilizing JavaScript and Angular in a cloud environment. This role involves API integration and supports advanced AI models wh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $176K *

Optimize enterprise database services in a secure hybrid-cloud environment. As a senior technical resource, ensure performance, security, and reliability while supporting cloud adoption and modernizat...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.