Explore Hadoop Engineer Jobs

Hadoop Engineers build and maintain the systems organizations use to store, process, and analyze massive datasets. Browse vetted Hadoop Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Find positions that match your experience in distributed computing, data infrastructure, and large-scale analytics.

What Does a Hadoop Engineer Do?

Hadoop Engineers design, develop, and support data platforms built around the Apache Hadoop ecosystem. Their work can include creating reliable data pipelines, managing distributed storage and compute environments, improving processing performance, and helping data teams access trustworthy information. Depending on the organization, the role may also involve cloud migration, platform security, monitoring, and production support.

Common Skills and Technologies

Employers often look for experience with Hadoop components such as HDFS, YARN, and MapReduce, along with tools including Spark, Hive, Kafka, and Airflow. SQL, Python, Java, or Scala may be useful for data processing and integration. Familiarity with Linux, cloud platforms, data modeling, orchestration, and infrastructure automation can also help candidates stand out. Requirements vary by role and employer.

Hadoop Engineer Career Opportunities

Hadoop Engineers work across industries that rely on high-volume data, including financial services, healthcare, technology, retail, and telecommunications. Related job titles may include Big Data Engineer, Data Platform Engineer, Data Infrastructure Engineer, and Distributed Systems Engineer. As organizations modernize their data environments, experience connecting Hadoop workloads with cloud-native and modern analytics platforms can open additional career paths.

Find Hadoop Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities and identify Hadoop Engineer roles aligned with your technical background and career goals. Review each listing for its responsibilities, required experience, location, and compensation details. Ladders focuses on jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced professionals discover their next opportunity in data engineering.

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$150K - $200K *

Shape the future of data solutions as a Database Support Engineer, driving customer success through onboarding, technical support, and collaboration with sales teams to enhance product adoption and op...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by partnering with leaders to develop innovative solutions, guide engineering best practices, and ensure high-quality infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to achieve technical...

Mclean, VARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join us to optimize legacy codebases by leveraging your Full Stack Java expertise. Collaborate with an Agile team to modernize applications using Spring Boot and React, while enhancing development wor...

Des Moines, IARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $222K *

Innovate your career with a Senior Epic Analyst role focused on designing and optimizing Epic solutions for population health and care coordination, while mentoring junior analysts and collaborating w...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$181K - $241K *

Tackle complex challenges in capacity modeling, ensuring infrastructures handle peak demands while leading strategic initiatives and cross-team collaborations to optimize performance and reliability...

CanadaRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $121K *

Champion project success by building pacing trackers and forecasting models, collaborating with Finance to enhance capacity planning and resource allocation, while providing leadership with real-time...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Unlock the potential of enterprise systems by leading the design and architecture of innovative Java full-stack solutions integrated with AI. Collaborate with clients to translate technical constraint...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform marketing strategies by leveraging data insights, building algorithms, and optimizing campaigns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and drive growth through innov...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive safety excellence by leading program development, compliance, and mentorship. Collaborate across teams to identify risks, conduct assessments, and enhance safety culture in diverse operational e...

Texas, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $225K *

Elevate project success by leading multidisciplinary teams in nuclear design and program management, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance across all phases of construction and operations for compl...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$135K - $159K *

Optimize client partnerships by driving strategic outreach and proposals. Leverage AI tools to enhance sales cycles, mentor peers, and contribute to revenue growth through long-term relationships and...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $218K *

Engage with strategic customers to deploy and enhance SRE Agent capabilities, driving adoption and value through hands-on integration and development of AI-assisted incident management solutions...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Engage in a dynamic role overseeing large projects and teams, ensuring successful delivery through effective stakeholder coordination and project management. Contribute to innovative power delivery so...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Drive the security of cutting-edge AI infrastructure, owning the entire security program from design to execution. Collaborate across teams to ensure robust defenses against evolving threats while arc...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $185K *

Lead the charge in transforming developer workflows and API architecture for enterprise AI applications. Collaborate with engineering teams to eliminate friction and enhance the developer experience a...

Ontario, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in developing strategic reference data platforms, ensuring high-quality delivery across all SDLC phases. Collaborate with global teams to enhance system architecture and provide top-ti...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive project success by implementing Oracle Primavera P6 solutions, optimizing project controls, and integrating with Oracle Cloud applications to enhance scheduling, resource management, and financi...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$265K - $295K *

Shape community engagement strategies to foster trust and collaboration with local stakeholders, ensuring Anthropic's infrastructure projects benefit the communities we serve while navigating complex...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $110K *

Lead the charge in transforming complex Excel analytics into dynamic Power BI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data-driven decision-making in the insurance and financial s...

Lansing, MIRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive the development and maintenance of SCADA applications in a dynamic Remote Operations Center, collaborating with engineers and operators to enhance monitoring and operational support for power ge...

Houston, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that drives contract strategy for large-scale data center projects, managing RFPs and contract administration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and optimize ris...

Redwood City, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $220K *

Lead the charge in optimizing distribution networks to enhance efficiency, service performance, and cost-effectiveness. Drive strategic initiatives, evaluate operating models, and implement transforma...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$142K - $161K *

Join us to ensure the highest quality standards for our FDA-cleared AI clinical platform. Collaborate across teams to drive software design quality, manage regulatory compliance, and enhance post-mark...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $190K *

Lead the charge in shaping data platform strategies and governance, driving innovative solutions and team development. Collaborate with partners to enhance AI readiness and ensure successful technical...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $283K *

Lead the charge in driving business growth by developing strategic partnerships and innovative solutions for federal clients, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional res...

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4 days ago

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Hadoop Engineer do?question toggle

    A Hadoop Engineer builds, operates, and improves distributed data systems. Typical responsibilities include maintaining data storage and processing platforms, developing data pipelines, tuning performance, and supporting analytics teams.

  • What skills are commonly required for Hadoop Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements differ by employer, but commonly requested skills include Hadoop ecosystem tools such as HDFS, YARN, MapReduce, Hive, and Spark, plus programming or scripting, SQL, Linux, and experience with data pipelines. Cloud and orchestration skills may also be valuable.

  • What is the difference between a Hadoop Engineer and a Data Engineer?question toggle

    A Hadoop Engineer generally focuses on distributed data platforms and technologies in the Hadoop ecosystem. A Data Engineer has a broader scope that may include designing pipelines, warehouses, and cloud data systems using a wider range of tools.

  • What industries hire Hadoop Engineers?question toggle

    Hadoop Engineers may find opportunities in technology, finance, healthcare, retail, telecommunications, and other sectors that process large or complex datasets.

  • Are Hadoop Engineer jobs available on Ladders?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities, including roles in data engineering and related fields, with salaries of $100,000 or more. Availability varies, so check current listings for openings that match your experience.