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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$80K - $133K *

Champion data quality and governance by developing scalable data pipelines using PySpark and Databricks. Collaborate with stakeholders to onboard datasets, ensuring robust metadata-driven frameworks w...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $170K *

Champion our data engineering initiatives by architecting complex solutions and mentoring engineers, impacting product outcomes while fostering strategic partnerships across teams to elevate technical...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$197K - $207K *

Shape innovative software solutions by leading architecture design and development for highly scalable systems. Collaborate across teams to define technical roadmaps and enhance product features, ensu...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $124K *

Champion innovative enterprise data solutions while leading a skilled team to enhance data workflows and architecture. Drive performance, scalability, and technical capability on cloud platforms for o...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining asset tracking. Leverage your sales expertise to promote innovative monitoring solutions, guide clients from initial inquiry to implementation, and drive business success...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $120K *

Support sales as a Sales Engineer by leveraging technical expertise to address client needs in asset tracking, facilitating demonstrations, and managing solutions from proposal to implementation using...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $130K *

Partner with clients to leverage the Quadient Inspire software, driving solutions and implementing best practices for dynamic document production and content management, ensuring seamless collaboratio...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $95K *

Manage funding valuations and benefit calculations for defined benefit pension plans. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with IRS regulations while delivering precise reports and analyses to...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Transform data solutions by architecting and maintaining robust data lakes and warehouses, enhancing cross-functional collaboration, and driving effective data governance in a fast-paced B2B SaaS envi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team of data engineers to establish standards, enhance processes, and ensure timely data delivery, while driving efficient data architecture and promoting best practices across the orga...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $140K *

Manage and optimize complex data environments, ensuring efficient reporting and data integrity for enterprise clients while co-owning important migration projects and serving as a technical expert in...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Optimize database performance and security by managing Oracle databases, executing effective backup strategies, and supporting DevOps collaboration for high availability and continuous delivery...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Engage as a Design Engineer, bridging design and engineering to create user-centric interfaces. Architect smooth interactions within our platform while implementing a robust design system that enhance...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's focused on designing and implementing complex systems with automation technology. You will analyze and optimize system requirements while ensuring hardware/software integration for...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$97K - $122K *

Drive innovation by designing and implementing scalable data pipelines in a cloud-native AWS architecture, transforming and managing data for seamless integration and advanced analytics in a collabora...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $89K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing, optimizing, and maintaining network solutions in a dynamic, 24/7 environment to support cutting-edge healthcare technologies and ensure operational excellenc...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $166K *

Contribute to mission success by deploying and optimizing data capabilities in dynamic DoD environments. Collaborate with operators, integrate data solutions, and lead junior engineers to enhance team...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $185K *

Optimize data environments that enhance analytics and accessibility. Collaborate across teams to streamline workspace automation and support users in adopting modern data tools for improved operationa...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Contribute to the strategic go-to-market efforts for innovative database solutions, focusing on net new customer acquisition and expansion initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to craft compelli...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Tackle end-to-end deployments by partnering with strategic customers, leading technical discovery, and ensuring adoption of complex AI solutions while collaborating across product, engineering, and se...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $199K *

The Lead Software Engineer will drive the development of scalable and secure systems for real-time payment processing at Green Dot Corporation. This role involves leading technical initiatives, collab...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Engage in the design and implementation of large-scale Azure data solutions, driving architectural strategies and roadmaps. Collaborate across teams to enable data ingestion, validation, and analytics...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $124K *

Lead the optimization and administration of critical databases, ensuring performance, security, and reliability across diverse platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data infras...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $290K *

Join a team that's redefining data platforms, leading architecture and engineering efforts while shaping and scaling a reliable, next-generation data warehouse for analytics and machine learning capab...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge data pipelines, ensuring secure ingestion and accessibility for analytics. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver reliable data solutions that emp...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days 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.