Welcome to High-Paying Database Engineer Jobs

Discover a wide range of premium Database Engineer jobs offering six-figure salaries. Set your career on an upward trajectory with opportunities that offer significant financial and professional growth.

What is a Database Engineer?

A Database Engineer is a professional responsible for managing and maintaining database technologies of an organization, ensuring secure and seamless data availability.

Why Database Engineer Jobs on Ladders?

At Ladders, we bring together premium job options in one place. These job positions are vetted, high-paying, and relevant for your career progression as a Database Engineer.

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$95K - $120K *

Design and optimize large-scale MySQL databases to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure seamless data architecture and support for ana...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $155K *

Lead the development and enhancement of database applications in a collaborative environment, leveraging your expertise to address business challenges, optimize performance, and drive innovative solut...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Join our team and lead the charge in building scalable data solutions. Utilize your expertise in data engineering to design and optimize pipelines, enhance cloud infrastructures, and deliver analytica...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Drive the design and optimization of enterprise database solutions, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to enhance mission-critical healthcare applications using PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Ser...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Tackle database challenges by designing, optimizing, and maintaining advanced SQL solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and ensure data integrity while developing ETL processes to s...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$183K - $202K *

Innovate by building advanced data pipelines and analytics tools to empower data-driven decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, optimizing solutions that support scalable, high-perfo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $170K *

Tackle complex database challenges as a SQL Server Optimization Engineer, leading efforts to analyze, audit, and enhance efficiency in database systems while collaborating across teams to improve perf...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Collaborate to develop and optimize database solutions, enhance system performance, and support management information systems while meeting future data needs through innovative application design...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Innovate data solutions as you leverage over 12 years of IT expertise, driving integration and architecture strategies on modern platforms. Collaborate with technical and business teams to optimize da...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $145K *

Lead the charge in building robust data solutions that empower stakeholders to make informed decisions by delivering high-quality data pipelines and integrating modern analytics architecture across th...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Take ownership of enterprise-wide database operations to ensure optimal performance, compliance with security controls, and the overall reliability of critical data systems across various environments...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $150K *

Champion the development of robust data pipelines, ensuring data accuracy and usability for enterprise analytics. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to optimize data processes and enhance...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Support and optimize AWS RDS databases for large-scale applications. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure performance, reliability, and security, while managing backups, performance tuning, an...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Lead the development of a cutting-edge agentic database architecture that powers scalable enterprise AI solutions. Drive the technical vision and execution, shepherding a high-performance engineering...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to manage and enhance our database infrastructure, ensuring reliability and scalability while transforming data into valuable insights. Drive data quality and accessibility, and wi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Join a team that's transforming data engineering by designing and optimizing robust data pipelines, ensuring data quality and accessibility for complex analysis in a collaborative environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in designing and maintaining BI dashboards and reporting pipelines to enhance operational visibility across multiple facets of IT performance, security, and service metrics within a fe...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing data solutions that enhance accessibility and facilitate decision-making across the organization, ensuring data integrity and quality in a fast-paced env...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $115K *

Architect data solutions that empower enterprise decision-making, collaborating with teams to translate business needs into scalable projects while enhancing analytics capabilities through cutting-edg...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $165K *

Shape data engineering strategies that drive data accessibility and empower analytical solutions for informed decision-making, ensuring seamless integration across various platforms. Collaborate to in...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Shape the future of data-driven decision-making by leading the development of advanced datasets and innovative data pipelines, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance client product lines across m...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Innovate data management strategies to drive organizational success, ensuring data governance, architecture, and compliance align with business objectives while enhancing collaboration across departme...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading the design of a canonical claims ontology, enhancing data consistency and intelligent decision-making across global digital claims platforms. Drive semantic interoperabi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Transform data management by architecting and automating scalable database solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance database provisioning, security, and performance, empowering us...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Empower customer experience transformation by expertly designing, optimizing, and managing Oracle CX data architecture. Lead data conversion projects, ensure governance, and innovate solutions that en...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Database Engineer do?question toggle

    A Database Engineer designs, develops, and maintains the database systems of an organization. They ensure efficient data flow and storage for the smooth operation of the organization.

  • What skills are required for a Database Engineer job?question toggle

    A Database Engineer needs to have proficiency in SQL, a strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices, and experience in data modelling and database design.

  • Are there high-paying Database Engineer jobs available on Ladders?question toggle

    Yes, Ladders offers a variety of high-paying Database Engineer jobs that offer salaries of $100k per year or more.