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 - $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

$210K - $250K *

Contribute to the development of software interfaces for automated manufacturing systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance production capabilities and drive innovation in a multi-f...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in architecting and deploying high-performance GPU clusters globally. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure smooth operations, automate processes, and mentor junior engineers while...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $200K *

Explore a hands-on Data Engineer role focused on ETL, data architecture, and cloud engineering. Join a lean team to design and implement data pipelines, ensuring operational excellence and high reliab...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and maintain scalable data infrastructures that enhance operational systems and analytics. Collaborate with military and engineering teams to deliver secure, reliable dat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $178K *

Unlock the potential of data by designing and implementing robust data pipelines, optimizing performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impactful business decisions and analyt...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$140K - $192K *

Join a team that's pioneering advanced machine learning solutions, designing scalable data pipelines, and optimizing ad performance in a dynamic, remote-first environment. Collaborate with experts to...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$128K - $176K *

Design and implement scalable data pipelines and machine learning models, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize ad performance and tackle complex data challenges in a fast-paced enviro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $110K *

Unlock your potential by building modern analytics solutions with Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and SQL. Collaborate across teams to deliver data-driven insights and support decision-making through effe...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $192K *

Design and implement scalable data pipelines and ML algorithms to optimize ad performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges in a dynamic, remote-first environment f...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $192K *

Optimize data-driven solutions by designing scalable ML pipelines and algorithms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance ad performance and tackle complex challenges in a fast-paced, remot...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$128K - $176K *

Unlock potential by joining our Data Science team to design scalable data pipelines and implement machine learning algorithms, tackling complex challenges in a collaborative, remote-first environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$128K - $176K *

Join a team that's tackling complex challenges in digital advertising by designing scalable data pipelines and implementing machine learning algorithms to optimize performance and efficiency in a fast...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $192K *

Transform complex data challenges into scalable solutions by designing real-time data pipelines and implementing machine learning algorithms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize ad per...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Advance software solutions by engaging in design, coding, and testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and maintain high-quality standards throughout the SDLC pro...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $161K *

Drive the future of enterprise analytics by architecting and delivering innovative solutions using Azure and Databricks. Collaborate with diverse clients to meet their needs while enhancing your techn...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$117K - $139K *

Unlock potential by leading the architecture and delivery of enterprise analytics solutions using Azure and Databricks while collaborating with clients to develop innovative insights and technical ski...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $100K *

Elevate your career by building and maintaining innovative software solutions in a collaborative team environment, driving quality and reliability in a growth-focused cloud SaaS for municipal finance...

Victoria, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer and lead complex initiatives within a big data operations environment, supporting Risk Data Services. Collaborate with teams to resolve technical challenges and ensure effective data manageme...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $165K *

Transform data into actionable insights by developing secure data pipelines and workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage structured and unstructured data using advanced technologie...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $175K *

Transform data management systems to support defense analytical needs. Collaborate with users to optimize data architectures and enhance performance, ensuring security compliance and efficient data in...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $221K *

Join us to shape data infrastructure and drive growth through actionable insights. Collaborate with leading experts while optimizing data systems in a dynamic environment. This pivotal role promises t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $160K *

Shape the future of data engineering by leading a talented team to design and optimize enterprise-grade data platforms, ensuring high performance and reliability while mentoring engineers and driving...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $200K *

Optimize our data infrastructure platform by enhancing automation, observability, and stability. Drive architectural changes to support long-term service requirements while ensuring high throughput an...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $216K *

Architect and integrate sophisticated ontologies and knowledge graphs that enhance enterprise data meaning, enabling advanced analytics and AI applications while ensuring seamless data connectivity an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.