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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$200K - $225K *

Unlock potential by serving as a bridge between engineering and customers, leveraging your extensive database expertise to solve complex issues, presenting tailored solutions, and collaborating to dri...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's building robust data pipelines and analytics solutions for mission-critical Marine Corps logistics systems. Collaborate with experts to enhance data quality, governance, and perform...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$260K - $300K *

Advance your engineering expertise by leading strategic product expansion, building robust systems across full-stack technologies, and empowering teams to leverage AI workflows for faster and high-qua...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career by joining our dynamic team to design, optimize, and maintain Epic's critical database infrastructure. Collaborate with technical experts to ensure top performance and seamless int...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Innovate as you guide Fortune 500 clients in leveraging AI solutions. Collaborate with sales teams, deliver dynamic presentations, and serve as trusted technical advisor to modernize legacy systems an...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $250K *

Innovate at the systems level by optimizing FUSE-based storage technologies, enhancing Linux file systems, and improving performance for critical infrastructure applications in AI and HPC environments...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of modern data architectures. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable data solutions and drive data governance initiatives in a clou...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Transform financial strategy by owning end-to-end planning, reporting, and analysis. Collaborate with C-suite and G&A functions to drive insights and efficiency, leveraging technology to enhance repor...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$137K - $244K *

Elevate production environments by serving as the key technical liaison for product teams. Optimize containerization processes and collaborate closely with platform teams to ensure seamless integratio...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by transforming healthcare data into actionable insights through advanced analytics, strategic modeling, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, ultimately enhancing service de...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$195K - $290K *

Drive the design and deployment of cutting-edge data platforms for AI-driven security solutions. Lead a team in optimizing large-scale systems, focusing on LLM integration and agile delivery while ens...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $300K *

Shape the future of blockchain by optimizing consensus mechanisms to enhance efficiency and reliability in the Solana network. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, performant syst...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $125K *

Optimize data pipelines and models across key domains to enhance decision-making. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality data solutions while managing complex projects and ensuring data govern...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$65K - $108K *

Transform data engineering by building robust ETL pipelines and modern data lakes on AWS. Collaborate across teams to enhance AI/ML analytics with governed, automated data solutions that drive impactf...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Elevate CRM transformation with expertise in Salesforce, consulting, and solution architecture. Collaborate with manufacturing clients to design, implement, and optimize tailored Salesforce solutions...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $120K *

Grow your career with an innovative data team focused on building and modernizing data pipelines that enhance processing efficiency across various environments, supporting documentation and readiness...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Empower projects by providing expert engineering and consulting services across sectors. Lead field investigations, assessments, and analyses while ensuring quality, compliance, and client communicati...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $130K *

Transform the future of HR technology by delivering innovative Oracle HCM Cloud solutions. Collaborate globally to enhance processes while ensuring seamless integration and support across diverse team...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $154K *

Bring your expertise to complex industrial projects, leading process design and coordination across disciplines. Drive execution from concept through detailed design while ensuring high-quality delive...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Shape and deliver complex IT projects by employing Agile methodologies, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with business strategies to drive innovation and organizational change...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading complex IT projects! Leverage your extensive experience to drive cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with business strategies while navigating challenges in a fas...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's designing and implementing scalable enterprise solutions utilizing Oracle E-Business Suite on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Ensure security compliance and enhance customer experience...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Manage and optimize Oracle and SQL databases in hybrid cloud settings. Play a key role in performance tuning, backup strategies, and migration initiatives while ensuring secure data operations and hig...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Champion financial excellence by leading controllership operations and global accounting practices. Drive compliance, technical rigor, and operational improvements as you prepare the organization for...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$175K - $225K *

Transform the logistics landscape by architecting data integrations for the U.S. military. Lead complex system-of-systems projects, ensuring smooth data flow across environments while guiding a skille...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.