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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$80K - $95K *

Explore a key role in our team as you manage and optimize software deployments, ensuring seamless integration and functionality of critical financial applications for our clients while collaborating w...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Deployment Engineer, responsible for executing software deployments, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with diverse teams for optimal performance in a fast-paced...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $135K *

Elevate data-driven decision-making by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines that process real-time market information, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Transform large-scale cloud services by designing and implementing scalable distributed systems. Lead engineering efforts to enhance performance, availability, and fault tolerance while mentoring juni...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

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$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of enterprise solutions by leading innovative Salesforce applications that enhance internal operations and drive digital transformation, impacting thousands of users and influencing p...

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$176K - $264K *

Transform the future of digital customer success by designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance developer efficiency and ensure high-quality software deli...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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$150K - $180K *

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Shape the future of mobile AI by developing elegant applications that enhance user experiences, driving innovation from concept to deployment in a collaborative environment...

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Innovate software solutions by leading design, development, and testing efforts. Collaborate with teams to ensure system requirements are met while maintaining high standards of quality and security i...

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

$176K - $332K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Software Engineer, leading the design, development, and testing of innovative software solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet system requir...

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

$125K - $225K *

Unlock your potential by joining a talented team to develop innovative software solutions that meet program requirements and enhance mission success for our valued clients...

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$84K - $126K *

Deliver exceptional IT support and network solutions for retail operations, ensuring seamless technology integration and reliability across North America. Collaborate with teams to enhance store techn...

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Create a robust data governance framework enabling teams to govern critical infrastructure data. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement standards, improve processes, and ensure high-quality data...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $190K *

Join a team that's driving revenue growth through advanced machine learning and data science. You'll optimize rider pricing algorithms and collaborate across functions to enhance Uber's mobility busin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$171K - $190K *

Lead the development of advanced machine learning solutions to optimize rider pricing and promotions, driving significant revenue growth and enhancing Uber's profitability through innovative algorithm...

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Optimize rider pricing strategies using advanced machine learning and data science. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance pricing algorithms and drive revenue growth, impacting over 95% o...

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$171K - $190K *

Drive the design and implementation of robust software solutions, collaborating across teams to enhance Uber's experimentation platform, ensuring high reliability and scalability in production environ...

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Drive the development of backend services and APIs for search and discovery features, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and ensure system reliability and performanc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$112K - $196K *

Join us to innovate cutting-edge software solutions for national defense, focusing on cyber development. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance security tools and capabilities while driving impact...

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

$112K - $196K *

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

$112K - $196K *

Unlock innovative software solutions in cyber development, collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance national defense capabilities. Engage in cutting-edge projects that challenge your skills and fo...

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

$200K - $250K *

Take ownership of ETL development for a geospatial visualization platform, optimizing data pipelines and ensuring reliable data flow into PostgreSQL. Collaborate with analysts to refine data needs and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $230K *

Transform healthcare data ecosystems as a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, leading platform-specific builds to modernize legacy systems into AI-ready lakehouses while collaborating with client data t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.