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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$130K - $150K *

Optimize database solutions by designing, developing, and maintaining scalable relational databases to support cloud-native applications. Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to implement cut...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $129K *

Accelerate progress at developing scalable software solutions and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance healthcare analytics, ensuring compliance with coding standards and best practices...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines using cutting-edge technologies like Apache Spark and Delta Lake, while ensuring data quality and integration with cloud serv...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

Accelerate your career as a Principal Data Engineer, leading the design and development of innovative data pipelines while mentoring a skilled team to achieve scalable data infrastructure aligned with...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career as a strategic leader in security architecture, defining and implementing secure-by-design principles across next-gen distributed storage platforms while driving cross-functional c...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in architecting and building data solutions, managing ingestion, transformation, and reporting tools to elevate client analytical capabilities and ensure robust governance and access c...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $163K *

Lead the charge in developing advanced data architectures and analytics solutions. Leverage your expertise to drive mission-critical insights and decision-support tools for large-scale Federal Governm...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $133K *

Shape the future of data engineering by developing dynamic solutions for data integration, automating data pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance analytical capabilities a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $170K *

Engineer scalable data lake infrastructure to support analytics, reporting, and AI/ML initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure data integrity and compliance, optimizing performance and go...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $145K *

Drive innovative software solutions by developing robust, cloud-native systems that enhance provider data management capabilities and meet the evolving needs of clients in a dynamic, collaborative env...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to build robust, scalable data pipelines and orchestration systems that support diverse healthcare data. Collaborate with data and AI teams to ensure compliance and performance across...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data solutions by designing and implementing scalable data pipelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize data workflows, enhance analytics, and drive bu...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $175K *

Architect and enhance cutting-edge data solutions, collaborating with teams to harness data governance and engineering excellence. Shape data environments for performance, reliability, and innovation...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $175K *

Champion data architecture solutions as you lead migrations and innovate data pipelines. Collaborate with diverse teams to design robust data models and enhance operational performance in dynamic envi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive excellence in IT Risk Management, enhancing database operations and supporting application teams through proactive maintenance and innovation, while ensuring compliance and high-performance stan...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing and optimizing Oracle database environments. Leverage your analytical skills to troubleshoot issues and enhance performance, while ensuring robust security and...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $260K *

Deliver exceptional data architecture as a Principal Data Engineer, driving AI-first strategies and standards to enhance insights and data governance, while mentoring engineers and influencing cross-f...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Grow your career with a key role in enhancing enterprise data integration and warehouse operations, using powerful tools to ensure reliable data flows and optimal performance across systems while supp...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as you engage in the technical delivery and configuration of digital banking products, ensuring smooth implementations and driving client satisfaction through problem-solving and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure to support our IoT safety ecosystem. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure timely, high-quality data for impactful features and ser...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $204K *

Contribute to large-scale SQL Server database initiatives, solving complex performance issues and driving modernization. Engage with cross-functional teams, leveraging AI capabilities to enhance data...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join as a Director of Software Engineering, leading modernization and strategic development across key product lines while fostering innovation in AI adoption and agile practices. Drive team performan...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Innovate your career with a leading role in healthcare technology, driving product excellence and data transformation while overseeing critical data management processes for enhanced analytics and AI...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Innovate data solutions by designing and optimizing AWS-based data pipelines for a federal program, transforming critical datasets into an enterprise-level architecture, ensuring high-quality data del...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career forward by supporting software engineering efforts for a vital government initiative. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the integration and testing of databases and application...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.