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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$150K - $180K *

Transform how businesses leverage AI by building innovative, agentic systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design effective workflows and evaluation pipelines, ensuring alignment with re...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $212K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize scalable logging architectures, driving security-focused logging automation and making an impactful contribution to our security observability at enterprise...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Discover a pivotal role in shaping scalable cloud architectures and modernization strategies. Lead technical initiatives supporting critical applications while collaborating with diverse teams to ensu...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $224K *

Unlock potential by consulting on complex technical projects, ensuring enterprise customer satisfaction with dbt solutions while collaborating across teams to optimize product adoption and address uni...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$179K - $224K *

Inspire innovation by leveraging your deep expertise in dbt to guide enterprise customers in implementing, troubleshooting, and optimizing technical solutions as part of a dynamic, collaborative team...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$133K - $178K *

Drive architectural excellence within the Veeva ecosystem, ensuring operational compliance and innovative solutions across Development, Quality, and Regulatory functions while leading cross-functional...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Oversee the design and execution of healthcare data architecture, ensuring data normalization and integration align with informatics standards. Drive quality initiatives and collaborate across teams t...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$129K - $186K *

Advance automation quality by designing reusable frameworks and mentoring teams in test practices. Collaborate with development and DevOps to enhance efficiency, observability, and software validation...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $254K *

Transform the legal landscape by architecting AI solutions for law firms and corporate legal departments, delivering scalable systems and mentoring a team of engineers to tackle complex workflows with...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $160K *

Take ownership of critical engineering projects, driving innovation in healthcare AI. Collaborate across teams to build and maintain complex systems that enhance patient care through advanced automati...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $159K *

Transform client experiences by delivering innovative Workday solutions through expert implementation and strategic guidance, driving business success while mentoring team members to develop their ski...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $230K *

Unlock potential by leading the architectural strategy and hands-on execution across cloud, data, and AI systems. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to implement durable, scalable solutions tha...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $300K *

Lead the strategy and architecture of enterprise data warehouse engineering to modernize data delivery and governance. Manage teams to optimize data platforms, enhance operational excellence, and driv...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$137K - $185K *

Take ownership of post-sales onboarding and data health for clients, ensuring seamless Mixpanel integration and delivering exceptional product analytics support to maximize customer value and trust wi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $160K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure and DevSecOps processes to enhance efficiency. Collaborate with key stakeholders to design sustainable solutions, drive best practices, and lead engineering efforts in a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $151K *

Elevate security practices by designing secure CI/CD pipelines and advancing DevSecOps methodologies across the organization. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance software delivery efficiency whi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive enterprise architecture strategy and governance, ensuring alignment with business goals by evaluating emerging technologies, fostering innovation, and leading cross-functional collaboration to s...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in providing technical engineering support for AEGIS Combat System functionalities. Collaborate with the Navy Surface Warfare Center team to enhance operational readiness through criti...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $334K *

Transform enterprise architecture by leading system designs that enhance security, scalability, and resiliency. Collaborate with multidiscipline teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $193K *

Contribute to transformative sales solutions, enabling clients to seamlessly integrate cutting-edge technology. Showcase your expertise while driving innovative customer engagements and fostering stro...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $200K *

Pioneer end-to-end data migrations in Workday implementations, leading conversion strategies and testing cycles, while collaborating closely with clients and teams to ensure seamless transitions and d...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's transforming a legacy platform by developing modern solutions in Next.js and .NET, where your coding will directly impact millions. Leverage your engineering skills in a hands-on, c...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$186K - $248K *

Lead enterprise architecture initiatives by defining technology visions, analyzing trends, and delivering scalable solutions that align with business strategies across various domains, fostering colla...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$151K - $189K *

Unlock potential by leading architecture and delivery of modern data platforms. Shape strategies, mentor teams, and solve complex data challenges in a client-facing role while designing scalable solut...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Explore a senior role driving enterprise data architecture and insights. Lead data solutions with Snowflake and Power BI, transforming reporting into actionable intelligence while collaborating across...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.