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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$196K - $207K *

Design scalable data solutions, enhance off-platform integrations, and lead cross-team collaborations. Drive architecture modernization and AI-first initiatives while mentoring engineers and optimizin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$300K - $400K *

Elevate system performance by identifying bottlenecks and optimizing compute resources. Engage with AI workload design and performance engineering to ensure reliable distributed systems and efficient...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading data analysis initiatives, optimizing performance for large applications, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance business operations in the Wealth Ma...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $135K *

Lead the charge in developing high-quality software solutions, mentoring engineers, and driving process improvements. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance systems and deliver impactful results in...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $141K *

Empower teams to harness data effectively by building robust data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality master data is available for decision-making, driving impact...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K - $141K *

Partner with us to drive end-to-end application development, ensuring high-quality code and system stability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions while mentoring ju...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative architectural solutions by designing scalable, reliable systems. Collaborate with clients and teams to assess technologies, resolve challenges, and ensure seamless integration, dri...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $193K *

Empower customer missions by building and maintaining robust data pipelines for a geospatial imagery program. Leverage your expertise in data architecture to ensure seamless data movement across secur...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$213K - $233K *

Champion operational excellence by ensuring the reliability and performance of software applications. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues, enhance system health, and drive continuous service...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $161K *

Drive advancements in NLP by developing automated solutions for language data tokenization and enhancing model performance through evaluation against human annotations, ensuring high-quality language...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$131K - $161K *

Elevate your career by developing automated NLP solutions that enhance language data processing. Collaborate on innovative projects to improve tokenization and model performance, driving advancements...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to advance full-stack development, shaping innovative features and systems that drive impact in technology and customer experience in the dynamic CPG industry...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $225K *

Drive the development of automated data systems, enhancing data quality and engineering workflows. Collaborate with teams to optimize data storage and performance, ensuring compliance and operational...

Columbus, GARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Drive innovation as a Principal Engineer/Architect, leading the design and delivery of cloud-native data platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable, resilient solutions that...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $125K *

Accelerate your career by designing and maintaining IT systems that enhance operational efficiency and support a distributed workforce in a dynamic environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$189K - $372K *

Champion the deployment of GenAI solutions, leading teams through technical challenges to deliver innovative outcomes for top clients while ensuring high-quality engineering standards and fostering tr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Unlock potential by leveraging advanced GenAI solutions in production, guiding strategic client engagements and cross-functional teams, while nurturing junior talent, ensuring scalable architectures...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Advance your career by leading engineering teams to develop and deploy GenAI solutions for top clients. Drive progress through hands-on involvement and by navigating complex organizational landscapes...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Engineer transformative GenAI solutions as a senior practitioner-leader, guiding clients through technical challenges while mentoring teams and shaping project delivery, from inception to production...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $170K *

Deliver high-quality backend solutions by designing and implementing scalable microservices using Scala and other technologies, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet client needs and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $160K *

Empower data-driven decisions by leading the migration to Databricks Lakehouse. Design scalable ETL frameworks, optimize data models, and ensure robust governance while mentoring teams in advanced dat...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $147K *

Engage in user-focused design and development as you advocate for positive experiences across UI, CLI, and API. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance, resolve issues, and contribute to a cultu...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Innovate network solutions by managing firewall configurations, providing 24x7 support, and ensuring robust incident resolution. Collaborate on technical documentation and budgeting while mentoring te...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$145K - $170K *

Transform the future of EV charging by leading DevOps initiatives, enhancing cloud infrastructure, and ensuring system reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and deli...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $158K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance deployment practices through containerization and automation. Provide systems engineering support, manage Docker lifecycles, and troubleshoot issues to ensure seamless o...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.