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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$160K - $185K *

Join our innovative Platform team as a strategic Senior Engineer, enhancing core products through scalable services and optimized infrastructure while mentoring engineers and leading technical initiat...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $185K *

Lead the evolution of core platform systems, collaborating with teams to enhance scalability and resilience while mentoring engineers and guiding complex technical initiatives in a hands-on role...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $295K *

Join our innovative team to design and optimize infrastructure solutions for global data centers, enhancing efficiency and scalability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet evolving...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $130K *

Deliver robust network engineering expertise to enhance AMR program performance, ensuring seamless connectivity and security within industrial manufacturing environments, while collaborating with cros...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $140K *

Transform the software development process by leading a talented team focused on creating advanced military systems. Drive innovative engineering solutions while ensuring compliance with DoD standards...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Empower your career by designing cutting-edge AI platforms on AWS. Lead initiatives in building scalable ecosystems for intelligent workflows, ensuring governance and excellence in AI architecture whi...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Analyze and implement innovative third-party logistics systems, leveraging expertise in enterprise-scale applications and technology integration to enhance operational efficiency and client satisfacti...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $165K *

Drive innovative software development as a Principal Engineer, spearheading AI-driven practices and mentoring teams. Ensure high technical standards while collaborating closely with product leadership...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $150K *

Lead the charge in revolutionizing service engineering operations. Manage a diverse team, overseeing multiple projects that enhance system performance and reliability, while driving innovative solutio...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $130K *

Take ownership of cloud infrastructure and automation, enhancing software delivery. Collaborate with engineering teams to forge resilient, scalable systems that optimize performance and reliability fo...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Elevate your career by providing critical technical support for Oracle Federal Financials in a dynamic O&M environment. Play a key role in troubleshooting, developing, and maintaining essential system...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $153K *

Unlock potential by transforming engineering data into actionable insights that enhance software quality, productivity, and reliability. Collaborate with teams to deploy impactful dashboards and drive...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join to architect and implement cutting-edge cloud data platforms using Databricks. Leverage your expertise in data engineering and analytics to establish governance, drive AI readiness, and collabora...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance and modernize enterprise applications using C#, .NET, and SQL. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while ensuring system stability and efficiency through troubleshoo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $150K *

Innovate systems performance by installing and customizing z/OS. Lead mainframe software support, enhance security, and facilitate disaster recovery planning while ensuring compliance and efficiency i...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$76K - $100K *

Reimagine infrastructure solutions by joining our Building Services team. As a valued Staff Engineer 2, you will design innovative electrical systems and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to en...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$109K - $138K *

Join a dynamic team where you'll translate complex tech into business value, support sales activities, and enhance customer experiences through tailored technical solutions and live demonstrations. Dr...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Help us manage and optimize global network infrastructures, ensuring seamless connectivity and innovative solutions across multiple sites while providing technical guidance and support for advanced ne...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $206K *

Advance your career by leading a team of database administrators, enhancing database performance, managing backups, and ensuring system integrity for large federal agencies...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by building advanced data visualizations and reports. Collaborate with diverse clients to address business challenges, ensuring optimal data management and insightful analysis while w...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive the growth and direction of cross-functional engineering teams, guiding talent to achieve ambitious goals while ensuring robust data architecture and infrastructure, all in a collaborative, incl...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and building scalable data platforms, enabling AI and machine learning integrations. Collaborate across teams to optimize enterprise data for advanced analytics and ensur...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Unlock potential by transforming satellite-derived vegetation intelligence into actionable insights for utility customers while enhancing climate resilience and optimizing workflows with geospatial an...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$172K - $251K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of autonomous vehicle evaluation, driving system-level integration, developing groundbreaking metrics, and leading cross-functional teams to optimize performance a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $160K *

Lead and shape the engineering team while actively coding and driving delivery of scalable solutions. Oversee development processes and integrate AI to enhance product innovation in a dynamic, fast-pa...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.