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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$100K - $130K *

Engineer innovative storage solutions to support enterprise databases and workloads. Lead projects to enhance performance, ensure data protection, and collaborate across teams for optimal IT infrastru...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Elevate your career by spearheading the design and optimization of BI solutions and data infrastructure, while mentoring teams and ensuring data integrity across multiple platforms for enhanced organi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $160K *

Join a high-performance team dedicated to building and optimizing data solutions for AI in insurance, collaborating across functions to ensure data integrity and enhance global accessibility. Shape th...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join us to empower our partner ecosystem with cutting-edge database solutions. As a key technical advisor, you'll lead evangelism, training, and POC support, bridging deep engineering and sales to dri...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Help us lead the design and implementation of enterprise applications, driving innovation and ensuring alignment with business goals. As a senior architect, you'll mentor a team, enforce standards, an...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $95K *

Unlock the potential of data migration by leading efforts to analyze, trace, and transform insurance policy data, ensuring a seamless transition to a modern platform while enhancing data quality and v...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Contribute to impactful database management by overseeing SQL Server systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and performance while optimizing ETL processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K *

Drive data quality excellence by collaborating across teams to enhance data standards, evaluate challenges, and implement solutions for the Consent Order project and beyond. Leverage your analytical s...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $160K *

The Data Engineer at Steampunk will design and develop enterprise-grade data platforms, services, and pipelines using Databricks. This role requires a technologist with strong communication skills and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Advance your career by building core components of a next-gen parallel compute engine. Collaborate closely with experts to tackle complex systems problems in database internals and shape the future of...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Develop and maintain seamless data integrations to enhance educational operations, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver scalable data solutions while ensuring quality and accuracy across K-12 pl...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing Oracle database environments, overseeing design, administration, and performance management while ensuring data integrity and security, supporting developers, and automat...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Shape the future by designing, optimizing, and securing Oracle databases, ensuring high performance and reliability while leading technical projects and mentoring your team to success in a collaborati...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $90K *

Join a team that's committed to building robust data pipelines for healthcare analytics. Leverage your skills in SQL, Python, and dbt to enhance data quality and operational reporting while contributi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $141K *

Architect robust database solutions while driving performance and efficiency in Oracle environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless system transitions and maintain best pra...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $240K *

Drive customer success by architecting AI and data solutions in enterprise environments. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into impactful, scalable designs that ensure op...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $140K *

Lead the modernization of our cloud data platform, focusing on Azure architecture and scalable solutions for AI, analytics, and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data trust...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Empower growth by joining our team to build impactful software solutions for modern business infrastructure, engaging directly with customers to solve real problems across multiple platforms and techn...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Drive the evolution of our canonical data architecture, designing and governing foundational models that support AI/ML workloads, ensuring data quality and integration while leading modernization effo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $145K *

Lead engineering teams to design and implement scalable cloud-native data platforms, driving modern architecture and ensuring data governance for enterprise-level clients across various sectors. Influ...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Shape database solutions that enhance application performance and stability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leverage innovative technologies while ensuring high standards of quality, secu...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Lead the transition and implementation of ETL processes using Oracle Data Integrator, enhancing data integration solutions while ensuring compliance with data governance standards across various envir...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Innovate analytics solutions by building and optimizing data platforms. Collaborate across teams to drive efficiency and insights, leveraging state-of-the-art technologies to support and enhance opera...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $200K *

Deliver innovative data solutions by leading architecture and implementation efforts, guiding teams, and directly engaging with clients to meet complex business needs. Shape the future of data managem...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Unlock the potential of data by designing innovative architectures that drive analytics, reporting, and AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft scalable, secure models and gover...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 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.