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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$170K - $220K *

Lead the charge in developing a robust data analytics platform, managing a team to deliver high-quality backend architecture, pipelines, and Power BI reporting, while ensuring data integrity, security...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Design and deliver comprehensive electrical systems for data centers and power projects. Collaborate with engineers to ensure high-quality, buildable packages, leveraging AutoCAD and Revit for efficie...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Drive the vision for a high-impact Data Engineering Practice, leading strategy, P&L, talent, and client engagement to transform enterprise data into strategic assets and AI-ready infrastructure...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Transform application security as you champion our vulnerability management program. Collaborate with product engineering teams to drive remediation, optimize automation, and ensure lasting security f...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $211K *

Unlock potential by serving as a key technical leader, bridging engineering and enterprise architecture to eliminate adoption friction and enhance cloud-native infrastructure and AI platform deploymen...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $211K *

Transform enterprise architecture by leading critical platform modernizations and AI deployments, while bridging engineering and C-suite leadership to drive adoption of cloud-native technologies at sc...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $217K *

Pioneer the technical vision for an innovative ML platform, driving scalable AI solutions and collaborating with product and engineering teams to align technical strategy with business objectives for...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $144K *

Champion exceptional software engineering practices, leading development of web applications while enhancing legacy systems. Collaborate with teams, optimize performance, and drive innovation in a dyn...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $193K *

The Sr Software Engineer at Alkami will enhance the process of onboarding new clients by integrating with their core provider APIs and improving third-party integrations. The role involves writing cle...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $247K *

Elevate your career by driving innovative big data solutions. Collaborate with top tech teams and customers to create scalable architectures that empower the future of data engineering, science, and m...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion project success by managing structural steel orders, ensuring customer satisfaction, and collaborating across teams to meet production targets and profitability in a dynamic, fully remote rol...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive the design and documentation of business capabilities and processes, bridging operational stakeholders with technical teams to enhance automation and integration within a significant modernizati...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Empower innovative software solutions by designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet diverse client needs and specification...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of the analytics foundation by designing robust dbt models and ensuring data quality for trusted decision-making. Collaborate across teams to create self-service dashboards and drive AI...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower customers by owning technical issues end-to-end while driving automation solutions to enhance operations. Collaborate with engineering to streamline support processes, ensuring efficient resol...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $196K *

Transform backend systems for a core lending product, enhancing borrower experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain reliable services that streamline critical...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $175K *

Tackle complex data challenges as an integral Data Engineer, blending engineering and database administration expertise to design scalable solutions within diverse environments while collaborating wit...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Empower your career by contributing to backend C# and T-SQL development. Engage in optimizing performance and enhancing import product functionality within a dynamic team, all while adhering to best p...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with clients to translate unique operational needs into a cohesive CRM system, ensuring effective implementation and process documentation while elevating stakeholder...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K - $260K *

Lead the charge in transforming the VA ServiceNow platform, establishing architecture standards, and guiding technical decisions to enhance service delivery across multiple deployments at an enterpris...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer the development of scalable enterprise applications and cloud-native platforms. Leverage your expertise in architecture, software development, and DevOps to drive innovation, deliver high-perf...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $140K *

Drive application excellence by leading Epic Hospital/Professional Billing initiatives, mentoring teams, and ensuring quality deliverables while collaborating with healthcare leaders on impactful solu...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$137K - $228K *

Engineer robust data and solution architectures that drive enterprise data products, ensuring designs are reusable and production-ready. Collaborate with engineering teams to transform architectural c...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $322K *

Build and operate core infrastructure services for global AI platforms, developing secure cloud-native solutions and orchestrating automation to enhance reliability and scalability in a collaborative...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $119K *

Optimize project outcomes as you manage small to medium-sized initiatives. Collaborate across teams, navigate risks, and ensure timely delivery of quality solutions while enhancing communication and s...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.