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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$175K - $334K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare technology by leading cross-functional platform engineering initiatives that enhance security, reliability, and developer experience across a multi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $181K *

Lead and innovate complex multi-span bridge projects, ensuring technical excellence from design to delivery. Collaborate with clients, mentor teams, and shape engineering strategies to advance the pra...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence by managing ongoing support and enhancement projects for a cloud-based web application. Collaborate with teams to ensure system stability, scalability, and compliance with...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Partner with us to enhance operational stability and support cloud-based web applications. You'll lead incident resolution, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive compliance initiatives ensuring a s...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $177K *

Lead the charge in software development across a cross-functional team while ensuring quality and technical excellence. Balance hands-on coding with team leadership to deliver high-value applications...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Manage key stakeholder interactions and facilitate requirements gathering to enhance NIH's IT governance and strategic initiatives, ensuring impactful delivery of technology solutions for improved dec...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $175K *

Join a team that's transforming the civil design landscape for utilities. Drive enterprise sales across the US West region, engaging with key stakeholders in electric, gas, water, and telecom sectors...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$117K - $129K *

Unlock potential by overseeing daily operations for performance-related projects, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in reporting and analytics, while collaborating with field and internal teams to driv...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$230K - $368K *

Drive innovation by building cutting-edge AI tools that streamline sales operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create robust backend systems and ML models that improve decision-making...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $250K *

Elevate operational excellence in electrical infrastructure for hyperscale AI data centers. Lead audits, ensure readiness, and drive improvements, bridging operations, design, and construction to main...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $175K *

Take ownership of the design and interaction quality across diverse products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create high-fidelity prototypes, while leveraging AI tools to enhance output an...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $147K *

Champion the design and implementation of resilient data architectures, optimizing performance, security, and accessibility of enterprise-wide data platforms while ensuring data quality and integrity...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Unlock potential by performing thorough data analysis, engaging business stakeholders, documenting requirements, and validating data to drive effective decision-making in a dynamic environment. Collab...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$235K - $290K *

Unlock your potential by leading a data engineering team to modernize data architecture, ensuring high-quality data access. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive engineering excellence whi...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $100K *

Accelerate business growth by developing client relationships, managing partnerships, and driving performance goals. Play a key role in expanding market presence and securing new opportunities in a fa...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$165K - $200K *

Join our infrastructure team to enhance our cloud architecture, ensuring secure, scalable, and reliable systems that power groundbreaking AI projects. Collaborate cross-functionally in a dynamic start...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$76K - $115K *

Join a team that's transforming virtual construction through effective leadership and innovative BIM modeling. Oversee project workflows, set standards, and mentor team members to ensure successful pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$160K - $190K *

Elevate the performance of our Global Data Center Execution Engineering team by overseeing the design and execution of electrical systems for hyperscale data centers, managing projects, and streamlini...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $110K *

Help us support application development by conducting thorough business analysis, documenting requirements, and participating in agile processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure solutions alig...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$67K - $110K *

Discover a fulfilling career in engineering as you gain hands-on experience through comprehensive training, travel, and professional mentorship, shaping your expertise in complex turbine systems and c...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$67K - $110K *

Lead the charge in developing technical expertise while gaining hands-on experience in field engineering. Engage in extensive training and travel to support power generation projects, ensuring the saf...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Optimize global network infrastructure as a Senior Network Engineer, combining architecture, hands-on engineering, and team leadership to enhance operational stability, security, and performance acros...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Engineer innovative architectural designs for large-scale data centers, leading projects from conceptualization to delivery while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve operational exce...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI in healthcare by designing robust, scalable ML infrastructure, guiding engineering teams in product innovation, and establishing technical standards while mentoring future leade...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $95K *

Contribute to our systems administration efforts by maintaining server integrity, monitoring network functionality, and resolving technical issues while enhancing user support and ensuring compliance...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.