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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$85K - $96K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by managing and optimizing Sandbox and Gateway platforms. Leverage your expertise in Kubernetes and AWS to enhance scalability, security, and operational readi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $170K *

Partner with us to design and build high-performance data solutions, translating complex logic into scalable models and pipelines. Collaborate across teams to improve data quality and adopt innovative...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$63K - $118K *

Join a team that's driving innovation by leading the design and delivery of scalable enterprise applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create high-quality solutions using modern tech...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing robust application solutions through coding, troubleshooting, and collaboration. Play a key role in ensuring deliverables meet business objectives while enha...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $198K *

Empower your career by developing secure AI infrastructure, focused on crafting enterprise data solutions and innovative search capabilities in a collaborative environment that prioritizes mentorship...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in engineering robust data pipelines and telemetry architectures, optimizing end-to-end data flows for enterprise analytics. Drive automation, ensure data quality, and enhance performa...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to design and develop innovative software solutions using Java, Angular, and GCP. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable applications while enhancing performance and securi...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$178K - $220K *

Transform data insights into actionable recommendations, collaborating with engineers to enhance cloud commitment strategies. Drive analysis of usage forecasts and commitment performance to optimize s...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$178K - $220K *

Champion data-driven decisions by analyzing usage forecasts to optimize cloud commitments. Collaborate with engineers to enhance product offerings and ensure customer trust through precise recommendat...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize data infrastructure to empower financial analytics and business intelligence. Design scalable data pipelines and ensure high-quality data availability for strategic decision-making in a dynam...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by developing and sustaining software for High-Performance Computing systems. Utilize your Python skills and work with SQL technologies in a collaborative environment focused on au...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate high-performance computing by developing and sustaining software solutions. Collaborate on innovative projects using Python, SQL, and automation tools to enhance system efficiency and precisio...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $175K *

Lead the charge in transforming client operations through innovative data solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to architect high-value outcomes, drive strategic initiatives, and mentor teams in a...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Grow your career by shaping innovative data solutions that drive business impact. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our data ecosystem and ensure effective analytics within a moderniz...

Markham, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive progress at the forefront of data analytics by maintaining and optimizing Databricks environments, ensuring seamless data onboarding and migration while collaborating with a dynamic team to deli...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform data management by designing and integrating scalable data pipelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data processes and leverage emerging technologies for innovative analytics solu...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$227K - $338K *

Unlock potential by advancing data processing optimization techniques to enhance performance and cost efficiency in open-source SQL and Python engines. Collaborate with a talented team to drive innova...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $176K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Software Engineer, enhancing web applications using cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver impactful solutions while mentoring junior deve...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $125K *

Design innovative data architectures that drive business success, ensuring compliance with governance standards while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver high-quality data solutions and optimiz...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and design enterprise integration solutions, focusing on real-time data flow and event-driven platforms. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$118K - $186K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic Data Engineering team to build scalable data solutions that drive critical business decisions and foster a data-driven culture across the organization...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $200K *

Transform software systems by designing, developing, and troubleshooting innovative solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance product architecture and lead projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$231K - $378K *

Architect database performance strategies to optimize LinkedIn's data infrastructure. Lead initiatives across online and offline systems, enhancing query execution and storage efficiency while mentori...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead Finance Automation initiatives within Data Engineering, overseeing a team of data engineers to enhance financial data accuracy and efficiency. Drive transformational projects and foster a culture...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Drive impactful backend solutions for critical warehouse systems, enhancing usability and performance. Collaborate across teams to deliver robust features and ensure operational excellence in a fast-p...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.