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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$190K - $253K *

Shape business growth by building strategic relationships and developing market strategies in the government sector. Collaborate with teams to secure contracts, enhance customer satisfaction, and deli...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$152K - $205K *

Pioneer the development of scalable microservices and AI-enabled tooling, enhancing software delivery experiences. Collaborate with teams to design resilient systems and monitor operational excellence...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform client experiences by leading Workday Payroll projects while coaching junior consultants. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create effective solutions and ensure project success wit...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $130K *

Empower customers through innovative automation solutions, leveraging your technical expertise in motion control and engineering. Collaborate with sales teams to deliver tailored applications and ensu...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team and provide expert technical and clinical support in the implementation of cutting-edge navigation technologies in surgical settings, fostering strong relationships and ensuring op...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading projects and delivering tailored technical solutions in the machine tool industry. Drive account growth, mentor team members, and leverage cross-functional collaboration to...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Innovate internal business applications and workflow solutions within Government-managed platforms. This role requires hands-on development, configuration, and deployment, transforming operational nee...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in modernizing legacy application operations, ensuring reliability and efficiency across a hybrid VPC infrastructure. Manage user access, support deployments, and collaborate on critic...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K *

Lead the charge in mobile application engineering to develop offline-first solutions, manage a team of engineers, and collaborate with product management to execute on technical roadmaps that drive us...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable platforms and tools to optimize revenue cycle management. Collaborate with engineering and business teams to enhance operational workflows, drive efficiency, and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$50K - $120K *

Optimize logistics processes through innovative analysis and project management. Collaborate across functions to drive improvements in efficiency and cost reductions, ensuring data-driven decision-mak...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$225K - $275K *

Lead the advancement of innovative energy solutions by overseeing development engineering for multiple powerhouse sites, managing team efforts to ensure project readiness and compliance with regulator...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of scalable integrations and customer-facing APIs, leading projects with a focus on iPaaS platforms. You will mentor and guide engineers while ensuring code quality, impacting...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative solutions for cutting-edge AI acceleration. Drive strategic customer engagements, optimize performance, and co-develop industry-leading applications within a fas...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$134K - $230K *

Lead the charge in architecting innovative AI-driven claims automation solutions, ensuring cross-domain integration and orchestration. Drive technical strategy and mentor teams to enhance design consi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping the technical vision for messaging infrastructure, driving architectural coherence across teams, and solving complex cross-functional problems to elevate the organization's...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $90K *

Drive business analytics by collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess requirements, enhance operations, and support strategic initiatives through data-driven insights and presentations at al...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Champion compliance and efficiency as you draft and manage commercial contracts, review marketing claims, and build partnerships across business teams. Leverage your analytical skills in a fast-paced...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving IT solutions within Michigan's Judicial Information Services. Collaborate with courts, streamline processes, and employ Agile methodologies to enhance electronic filing eff...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $170K *

Lead the charge in shaping applied AI quality and data strategy for advanced AI and computer vision systems. Drive evaluation frameworks and metrics to enhance product effectiveness and data usefulnes...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $190K *

Lead the charge in maximizing business value from our global Workday platform by overseeing governance, delivery, and operational excellence while managing a diverse team of analysts and technical res...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $218K *

Drive the success of our Solutions Architecture team by leading, mentoring, and growing talent while partnering with sales to achieve targets, enhance customer relations, and refine our go-to-market s...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of technical project management by executing complex infrastructure implementations and ensuring compliance through effective governance and stakeholder engagement...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$94K - $116K *

Unlock potential by leading analytical strategies that drive insights and performance across diverse data sets in healthcare. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance operations, support business dec...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by overseeing staffing, project management, and technical oversight for substation projects while fostering relationships with clients and internal teams for...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.