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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$114K - $165K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and optimize data architectures, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategies and enhancing system scalability, security, and performance across clou...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing Salesforce environments and user access. Ensure seamless operation through daily maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaboration with teams to enhance business workflows a...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Support a transformative cloud journey by leading AWS database migrations, enhancing operational excellence, and architecting solutions that ensure high availability and performance across OEC's entir...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $230K *

Lead the charge in building and managing a high-performing QA team for capital markets trading platforms, strategizing for comprehensive testing and automation, ensuring quality and efficiency in soft...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$151K - $220K *

Innovate scalable data engineering solutions by leading cross-functional initiatives, implementing modern data services, and driving enterprise-wide data transformation while mentoring senior engineer...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $178K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and integration of a robust marketing technology and data privacy infrastructure. Drive cross-functional collaboration for effective data management and complian...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $125K *

Drive the automation and management of AWS cloud systems, ensuring optimal performance and security. Support CI/CD pipelines, troubleshoot infrastructure, and enhance deployment processes to provide s...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Take ownership of innovative cloud-scale data platforms, optimizing ETL workflows and leveraging AWS tools to empower federal clients with strategic, scalable data solutions that drive their critical...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $115K *

Champion the release execution lifecycle for a key software product, driving independent delivery through proactive collaboration with engineering and QA teams across time zones while ensuring alignme...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$152K - $287K *

Transform high-performance storage systems for AI workloads, building innovative frameworks to optimize data management across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Collaborate with internal teams to e...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $187K *

Drive success by implementing innovative DevOps solutions in Azure, enhancing client cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful projects, leveraging expertise in CI/CD, automati...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Design and oversee robust data integration solutions, leading a team of skilled engineers. Drive the development of advanced ETL pipelines, ensuring high performance and reliability while collaboratin...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive the performance of our real-time conversational infrastructure by optimizing and expanding GPU capabilities, enhancing uptime, and improving deployment pipelines while adapting to evolving prior...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $193K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of robust enterprise data platforms and pipelines. Drive cloud data architecture, technical mentorship, and collaboration across teams to enhance data relia...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K *

Shape the future of IoT platforms by leading cloud-native software development, optimizing real-time data pipelines, and ensuring robust infrastructure deployment while mentoring a talented team and d...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Elevate technical excellence by designing, building, and scaling innovative API-driven systems. Collaborate and optimize workflows while embracing emerging AI technologies in a dynamic, fast-growing e...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Support business systems by analyzing user needs, evaluating application suitability, and enhancing operational efficiency through effective solutions and documentation. Collaborate with teams to impl...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer success by developing tailored plans, managing high-value accounts, and ensuring a seamless deployment experience. Collaborate across functions to dr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$202K - $225K *

Champion the transformation of enterprise analytics into scalable, AI-ready architectures. Utilize your expertise to design and implement robust cloud solutions, enabling seamless partner-led delivery...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Lead strategic architecture to align business objectives with technical excellence in a highly regulated Telehealth environment, ensuring compliance, scalability, and innovation across enterprise appl...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$121K - $182K *

Champion a transformative role in enhancing software reliability and operational efficiency. Drive innovation through chaos engineering and AI technologies, collaborating with a global team to optimiz...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$182K - $198K *

Explore the forefront of AI by building and managing a gold data layer that enables efficient model development. Collaborate with researchers and domain experts to ensure high-quality data for advance...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $95K *

Shape the future of project delivery by leveraging expertise across diverse technologies and cloud platforms. Ensure project success on time and within budget while providing exceptional technical sup...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Shape and deliver complex IT projects by employing Agile methodologies, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with business strategies to drive innovation and organizational change...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $201K *

Innovate by leveraging cutting-edge AI tools to transform software engineering practices. Lead agile teams in developing scalable enterprise applications, modernizing architectures, and creating AI-ce...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.