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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$103K - $181K *

Lead the charge in developing comprehensive remediation designs and specifications. Drive innovation in environmental engineering projects while collaborating across teams and ensuring top-quality per...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$205K - $231K *

Elevate your career by architecting a robust .NET infrastructure, ensuring secure, automated build and packaging systems while mentoring engineers. Drive innovations in libraries and tooling within a...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Lead cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance operational strategies, driving efficiency and engagement across diverse projects while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement throughou...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in shaping and automating a comprehensive network security program, ensuring robust identity-aware policy controls that optimize security for both human and machine identities in a clo...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Champion operational excellence across our AWS infrastructure; support daily systems, enhance automation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive reliability, scalability, and modernizati...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $260K *

Join a team that's redefining software engineering by driving strategic projects, offering technical vision, and mentoring talent. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and implement bes...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $260K *

Unlock potential as a senior software expert driving strategic direction, leading complex projects, and mentoring teams. Contribute to engineering excellence through innovation and best practices in a...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $260K *

Innovate and lead as a senior engineer driving strategic initiatives and technical guidance for complex projects. Collaborate across teams to enhance engineering practices while mentoring junior staff...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $260K *

Lead and drive strategic technology initiatives within a high-impact role. Collaborate across teams to provide technical vision, mentor junior engineers, and influence innovative solutions that align...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$388K - $500K+*

Join a team that’s shaping AI integration for enterprise applications. Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to build scalable solutions and enhance workforce productivity while...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as you support data science teams in deploying and maintaining machine learning solutions. Collaborate in a remote environment focused on innovation and best practices to drive i...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in defining and owning the storage strategy for GPU infrastructure. Shape the roadmap and collaborate across teams to create a cohesive product that integrates advanced storage solutio...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $166K *

Solve complex challenges by managing AWS infrastructure for a critical healthcare platform. Drive modernization, optimize costs, and ensure compliance while mentoring teams to enhance operational effi...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $100K *

Bring your expertise to transform HR and Payroll systems while delivering strategic solutions and driving client satisfaction through effective implementations, solutions mapping, and relationship man...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Champion the storage strategy for k0rdent AI, driving innovation in GPU infrastructure to optimize provisioning and scaling across diverse storage systems while ensuring seamless integration for opera...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Contribute to the design and development of cutting-edge electronic hardware and software, ensuring top quality and timely delivery while collaborating with a dynamic team of engineers in a fully remo...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $123K *

Empower your engineering career by maintaining and enhancing integrations while tackling debugging challenges and driving impactful developments. Join a dynamic team focused on collaboration and conti...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Innovate your career by contributing to software product development across multiple platforms. Engage in coding, testing, and enhancing applications as you solve complex problems with minimal supervi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Transform operational excellence by leading a dynamic engineering team to build scalable infrastructure that addresses complex regulatory challenges and unlocks real-world outcomes for users across di...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career by designing innovative digital solutions that align with business needs. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to build scalable architectures that enhance performance and d...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring IT service continuity by developing robust disaster recovery strategies, conducting assessments, and driving enhancements to readiness for mission-critical sys...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Analyze business needs and collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable plans, enhancing product management processes and ensuring high-quality delivery throughout the produ...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Join our team to modernize the ShareGate Migration Tool, enhancing user experience through innovative features and optimizing performance within a collaborative environment that fosters learning and g...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Engage as a technical authority driving the end-to-end architecture for innovative connected devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to create scalable, secure solutions...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead engineering initiatives focusing on a self-serve developer platform, enhancing team effectiveness by driving collaboration and innovation, prioritizing customer needs, and ensuring high standards...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 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.