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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$160K - $200K *

Empower the future of telecommunications by architecting and developing 5G Core Network functions. Collaborate on high-impact projects, leveraging your expertise in 3GPP protocols and distributed syst...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $267K *

Shape the future of app advertising by enhancing backend systems for conversion signals. Drive MMP integrations, SKAN processing, and App CAPI to ensure reliable app installs and in-app events for adv...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $140K *

Architect robust retail forecasting models and optimize supply chains by bridging data science and engineering. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure operational reliability and enhance data-driven...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$180K - $210K *

Empower innovation by owning the software for connected hardware, ensuring data integrity and service reliability. Design APIs and tools that enhance user experience while maintaining operational exce...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$180K - $210K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of connected hardware and data. You'll design and maintain reliable services and APIs, ensuring seamless integration and data integrity for our clients' innovativ...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$101K - $182K *

Lead the charge in designing and delivering enterprise-scale applications, leveraging your expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and React. Drive innovation and team collaboration while ensuring high-perfor...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team of developers to deliver high-quality software solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving strategic project initiatives while fostering a cultur...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $230K *

Transform mission-critical applications by collaborating with AI engineers to enhance performance, scalability, and security. Drive technical excellence and mentor peers while navigating dynamic feder...

Reston, VARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to provide expert technical support, conduct customer demos, and deliver training. Collaborate with R&D to enhance product development and ensure customer satisfaction through effe...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative software solutions by coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project milestones, and enhancing processes to align with business goals in a dynamic aerospace environment...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $160K *

Lead the charge in building scalable data pipelines that drive analytics and business decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and security, ensuring reliable insight...

1 week ago

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

$170K - $210K *

Join a dynamic team to architect a robust data platform, driving analytics and AI initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure production-ready solutions, while mentoring engineers a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$175K - $215K *

Join our dynamic team to enhance our accounting technology ecosystem, driving innovation in financial services through cloud-based solutions and agile methodologies while collaborating with stakeholde...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $140K *

Join a team that's transforming counter transactions through innovative software solutions. Lead the design and delivery of critical platform components, ensuring seamless integration and high perform...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$145K - $175K *

Transform complex data into actionable insights by owning end-to-end data initiatives. Design scalable pipelines and models that enhance product features and analytics, ensuring data quality and relia...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive complex data initiatives from concept to production, building scalable pipelines and data models that empower analytics and AI workflows, ensuring data quality and reliability for teams and cust...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Transform complex data into actionable insights by owning end-to-end data initiatives. Design scalable pipelines and models that enhance product features and analytics, ensuring data quality and relia...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead transformative data initiatives that drive business value and innovation. As a strategic Data Project Manager, you will bridge technical teams and stakeholders, ensuring data becomes a core drive...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Drive the development of robust data pipelines and governance frameworks to enhance AI capabilities, ensuring data is accessible, discoverable, and secure for mission-critical applications in a dynami...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $181K *

Shape the future of technology by designing scalable architectures for cloud migration and microservices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, optimize performance, and enhance...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Explore the potential of AI in full-stack development while designing and delivering enterprise applications. Collaborate across teams and mentor engineers, ensuring your expertise shapes cutting-edge...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the technical landscape by setting strategic direction, solving complex engineering challenges, and driving architectural excellence across multiple platforms while collaborating with cross...

5 days ago

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

$115K - $145K *

Optimize software development by owning complex features, leveraging AI tools, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that meet business needs and te...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Innovate AI agent design and operations, ensuring secure integration and lifecycle management while implementing cost-monitoring and evaluation capabilities for production environments...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Tackle complex engineering challenges by developing cutting-edge algorithms and data processing systems for multimodal robot data, enhancing machine learning models and contributing to our mission of...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.