Database engineers design, build, and maintain the systems that help organizations store, manage, and access critical information. From optimizing database performance to supporting cloud migrations and data-intensive applications, these professionals make reliable, secure data infrastructure possible. Explore vetted Database Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles paying $100,000 or more.
Database engineers develop and improve database architectures, write and optimize queries, manage data pipelines, and monitor availability and performance. Depending on the organization, they may work with relational or NoSQL databases, cloud data services, distributed systems, and tools for backup, recovery, and data security. They often collaborate with software engineers, data teams, IT, and business stakeholders to turn application and analytics requirements into dependable data solutions.
Employers commonly seek experience with SQL and database platforms such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, or MongoDB. Familiarity with cloud providers, data modeling, automation, scripting, performance tuning, high availability, and security practices can also be valuable. Requirements vary by role, but strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate technical tradeoffs are important.
Database engineers work across industries including technology, finance, healthcare, retail, and media. Career opportunities may include senior database engineer, database architect, cloud database engineer, data platform engineer, or related infrastructure and data engineering roles. Browse current openings to compare responsibilities, technologies, and compensation, and find a position that matches your experience and goals.
Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search Database Engineer jobs to discover roles where you can apply your database expertise, support essential data systems, and grow your career.
$95K - $115K *
Optimize critical infrastructure operations by ensuring seamless facility maintenance, supervising projects, and delivering exceptional support in a dynamic environment. Engage with cutting-edge syste...
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$130K - $167K *
Lead the charge in overseeing all aspects of Bank systems, ensuring optimal performance, security, and compliance. Manage resources, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate across teams for seamless oper...
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Architecte senior de solutions données
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to lead innovative data solutions, ensuring integration and governance while leveraging AI technologies. Your expertise will drive impactful strategies in data architecture, enhanc...
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Drive the design and implementation of cutting-edge data centers, leading cross-functional teams to support scalable, sustainable solutions that align with operational excellence and compliance across...
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Pioneer the design and implementation of innovative, sustainable data centers. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver efficient systems that support massive cloud operations, ensuring compliance with...
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Transform large-scale data center projects by leading innovative structural engineering efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and sustainability in design, while managing...
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$160K - $200K *
Transform the future of data centers by leading sustainable structural designs. Drive innovation, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver high-quality projects on time globally, ensuring...
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Elevate your career by leading innovative design and implementation of sustainable data centers, collaborating with diverse teams globally to drive efficiency and quality in structural engineering for...
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$86K - $129K *
Engage with cross-functional teams to transform customer requirements into manufacturable busway solutions, ensuring accurate designs and documentation while enhancing efficiency and customer satisfac...
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Physical Design Staff Engineer
$145K - $175K *
Lead advanced-node physical design initiatives, driving timing closure and PPA optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance methodologies and automation, ensuring successful silico...
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Manager, Data Platform Engineering
$155K - $175K *
Shape the future of data engineering by leading a team to optimize and manage Snowflake and PostgreSQL platforms, ensuring security, performance, and cost efficiency while driving automation and best...
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Software Engineer, Data Mining
$100K - $120K *
Transform data ecosystems by owning the end-to-end management of external government data, enhancing proprietary intelligence through innovative systems and AI integration across diverse platforms and...
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$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading the design and optimization of data integrations and infrastructure, developing robust pipelines and data models that drive analytics and data science across diverse platfo...
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$90K - $148K *
Transform operations by ensuring optimal data center infrastructure performance. Collaborate with teams to deploy hardware, troubleshoot issues, and maintain critical systems, driving innovation in a...
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Oracle Cloud Database Administrator
$135K - $145K *
Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining secure Oracle databases in the cloud. You'll manage configurations, troubleshoot issues, and support migrations while collaborating with developers and engi...
6 days ago
Software Engineer - Backend Platforms, Assistant Vice President (Wealth Custody & Clearing)
$80K - $140K *
Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team of Software Engineers focused on designing and developing scalable, secure software solutions for a modern wealth custody and clearing platform, driving i...
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Software Engineer - Backend Platforms, Assistant Vice President (Wealth Custody & Clearing)
$80K - $140K *
Lead the charge in developing robust software solutions for a dynamic wealth custody platform. Collaborate across teams to enhance backend services, APIs, and integrations, ensuring high performance a...
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Software Engineer - Backend Platforms, Assistant Vice President (Wealth Custody & Clearing)
$80K - $140K *
Unlock potential by designing and developing scalable software solutions for a modern wealth custody and clearing platform, ensuring high performance, security, and operational excellence across diver...
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Software Engineer - Backend Platforms, Assistant Vice President (Wealth Custody & Clearing)
$80K - $140K *
Optimize software solutions by designing, developing, and deploying scalable, secure applications for a wealth custody and clearing platform, ensuring high performance and operational readiness across...
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Software Engineer - Backend Platforms, Assistant Vice President (Wealth Custody & Clearing)
$80K - $140K *
Join a team that's redefining wealth custody technology by designing, developing, and deploying scalable software solutions. Collaborate across functions to enhance operational workflows and deliver s...
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Principal Data Center Low Voltage Engineer
$91K - $187K *
Unlock potential by managing the deployment of cabling systems for data centers. Collaborate with teams and vendors to ensure timely project delivery while developing sustainable solutions for continu...
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$120K - $145K *
Transform analytics by creating a reliable source of truth through data integration. You will build metrics and dashboards, improve data quality, and collaborate across teams to empower decision-makin...
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$131K - $258K *
Architect enterprise data solutions by defining standards, designing scalable architectures, and enabling analytics capabilities. Collaborate with teams to modernize data platforms and drive innovatio...
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$120K - $237K *
Transform enterprise data architecture by designing scalable, governed ecosystems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement modern analytics and AI capabilities, ensuring alignment with bu...
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$180K - $230K *
Deliver innovative data pipelines at scale while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance our data platform. Shape complex workflows, manage cloud resources, and contribute to impactful analytics i...
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What does a Database Engineer do?
A Database Engineer designs, builds, and maintains databases and related data infrastructure. Typical responsibilities include data modeling, query and performance optimization, reliability, security, backups, and supporting applications or analytics.
What skills are commonly required for Database Engineer jobs?
Common skills include SQL, database design, performance tuning, and experience with platforms such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, or MongoDB. Cloud services, scripting, automation, data pipelines, and security knowledge may also be requested.
What is the difference between a Database Engineer and a Database Administrator?
The roles can overlap. Database Administrators often focus on operating, securing, and maintaining database systems, while Database Engineers may spend more time designing, building, automating, and improving database architectures and data infrastructure.
Do Database Engineers need cloud experience?
Not every role requires it, but many employers value experience with cloud database services and platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud. Check each job description for the specific technologies and responsibilities.
What kinds of Database Engineer jobs can I find on Ladders?
You can explore vetted professional Database Engineer opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including roles focused on database development, cloud platforms, performance, architecture, and data infrastructure. Availability and requirements vary by employer.