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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$100K - $500K *

Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of AI computing by implementing high-performance partitions for a cutting-edge SoC. Collaborate closely with top engineers to drive the complete design flow f...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $110K *

Empower energy innovation by optimizing production through effective data analysis, collaborating with sales teams, and ensuring operational efficiency in downhole and surface operations to drive busi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $120K *

Grow your career with a global leader driving energy innovation to optimize production through strategic collaboration and technical expertise in well performance and artificial lift solutions for dow...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $110K *

Join a team that champions quality excellence in aerospace engineering. Leverage your expertise to enhance product quality and drive strategic improvements across diverse projects while mentoring juni...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing secure ATM software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational reliability and ensure compliance while delivering high-quality...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Champion the development of surgical robotics software, enhancing system functionality and safety through innovative design and verification, while ensuring timely compliance with industry standards a...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$214K - $348K *

Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of digital ASIC design, overseeing projects from architecture to validation, while driving methodologies for high-quality ICs in a collaborative environment...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the management of critical database systems, ensuring high availability, performance tuning, and data security within a DoD cloud framework. Collaborate with teams to support enterprise applicati...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's ensuring critical data availability in high-stakes environments while managing enterprise databases and supporting federal operations with innovative cloud solutions...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by ensuring high-availability database systems for critical government operations. This senior role requires expertise in Oracle, MS SQL Server, and PostgreSQL, contributing to seamle...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's pivotal in optimizing mission-critical databases to ensure 24/7 access for government operations. Leverage your expertise in Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL within a hybrid cloud...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$75K - $95K *

Advance your career by driving the implementation of an enterprise data environment, collaborating with teams to ensure data accuracy, governance, and accessibility for informed decision-making across...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Transform quality assurance processes by leading a team of technicians, driving improvements, and ensuring compliance with quality standards while fostering a customer-centric approach in all product...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $130K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and streamline data ingestion, ensuring robust monitoring and reporting. Utilize data visualization tools to support decision-making and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional support and technical solutions, leveraging your deep expertise in cloud technologies, networking, and systems management. Collaborate with clients and a dedi...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Drive innovative process solutions by leading multi-discipline teams to execute complex projects across diverse sectors, ensuring safety and compliance while delivering high-quality engineering delive...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $130K *

Pioneer next-gen ATE solutions in a collaborative international team, focusing on digital test requirements and advanced technology. Work independently on complex challenges, utilizing software and AI...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $250K *

Drive the lifecycle and security of Operational Technology systems across global data centers. Lead engineering design, lifecycle management, and integration efforts to ensure reliable, efficient oper...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $160K *

Solve complex data integration challenges by architecting and building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and drive impactful solutions in a hig...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Join our team to support private brands engineering projects by managing product development and addressing performance concerns while collaborating with cross-functional teams for optimal results...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Collaborate to design, implement, and maintain efficient infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines, enhancing system performance, security, and automation. Be part of a team that optimizes technology solutio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Oversee and manage large-scale data center construction projects, ensuring quality delivery within budget and schedule. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain strong project e...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of enterprise analytics by architecting scalable, secure solutions with Microsoft Fabric and Power BI, driving insights from core systems and empowering teams with advanced analytics...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

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3 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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.