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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$160K - $190K *

Advance cutting-edge AI infrastructure by leading the development of high-performance data movement architectures for GPU, CPU, and storage interactions. Collaborate closely with engineers to optimize...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to build impactful AI-driven solutions, rapidly deploying features that enhance pharmacist and patient communications. Collaborate closely with talented engineers in a fast-paced e...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $170K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex technology initiatives by coordinating cross-team efforts and ensuring alignment with business objectives, resulting in successful enterprise outcomes and streaml...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Join a team that's transforming retail design and development. Lead projects from planning through construction, ensuring quality and profitability while managing cross-functional teams and maintainin...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

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

$110K - $120K *

Unlock potential by managing and optimizing enterprise database systems, ensuring their security, availability, and performance to support critical federal operations. Collaborate with a team to enhan...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $96K *

Unlock your potential as a vital contributor in a collaborative team, leveraging your cost management expertise to drive project success and foster strong relationships, while enhancing your skills wi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$205K - $308K *

Lead the enterprise architecture transformation by enhancing cloud migration, data platform modernization, and intelligent healthcare solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure architectural...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $128K *

Shape the future of enterprise customer support by providing technical and operational solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance product functionality and improve customer experience throug...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $128K *

Champion the future of hybrid enterprise environments with expert technical support for Windows, Linux, and Kubernetes. Engage in complex troubleshooting while enhancing CI/CD pipelines for seamless a...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $191K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable data solutions while mentoring a talented team. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance data foundations and streamline AI practices, setting high...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $150K *

Architect innovative data warehouse solutions and deliver insightful business intelligence in healthcare analytics, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and ensure complia...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Innovate and build cutting-edge software solutions that enhance business processes. Collaborate with stakeholders, leverage AI tools, and deliver scalable applications that shape strategic decision-ma...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead and empower a team of engineers to build and maintain a scalable Postgres product, driving execution and collaboration across teams while ensuring high standards of quality and reliability for de...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $150K *

Deliver impactful solutions by optimizing Oracle EBS applications to enhance business operations, ensuring technical support, and driving strategic initiatives that align with organizational goals and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $193K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of robust enterprise data platforms and pipelines. Drive cloud data architecture, technical mentorship, and collaboration across teams to enhance data relia...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $173K *

Lead and innovate in data migration and archival for a nationwide modernization program. Shape cloud-based data infrastructure to enhance federal court operations and ensure compliance, resilience, an...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $188K *

Drive the design and implementation of AWS-based data platforms, building scalable data pipelines and ensuring robust governance and automation, to empower advanced analytics and improve decision-maki...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engineers a scalable data platform architecture aligning with business goals. Drive high-impact decisions, mentor team members, and ensure data quality while collaborating across functions to enhance...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of innovative engineering solutions by providing expert support and guidance throughout project development, from pre-sale assessment to post-sale management, ensuring client specific...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $160K *

Shape the future of data products by leading cross-functional teams, defining roadmaps, and driving analytics solutions that support business objectives and enable AI/ML functionalities to create impa...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $152K *

Help us design and implement robust data pipelines that scale across various architectures. Engage with stakeholders to ensure data quality and observability, while continuously improving solutions in...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $155K *

Join a team that's responsible for managing the performance, security, and availability of diverse database platforms in both on-premises and cloud environments, while ensuring operational efficiency...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $350K *

Seeking a Principal Engineer to lead cross-team initiatives, define platform architecture, and coach engineers. Drive AI adoption, enhance reliability, and improve customer outcomes while owning techn...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Shape the future of data governance and analytics architecture by leading initiatives that ensure compliance, quality, and scalability in AI/ML solutions, collaborating across teams to drive impactful...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $225K *

Empower engineering teams to drive AI-enhanced software delivery. In this role, you will combine leadership and technical expertise to cultivate high-performance teams, ensuring quality execution and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.