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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$94K - $103K *

Engage with us to transform raw data into actionable insights for national defense. As a Data Engineer, you'll enhance data quality and reporting using Python, SQL, and Databricks, supporting mission...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $125K *

Build and optimize ETL data pipelines using Databricks and Spark for a National Guard analytics platform. Collaborate across teams to ensure data quality and governance while leveraging big data techn...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$225K - $291K *

Unlock potential by leading the architecture and performance of a cutting-edge S3 data path. Drive technical direction and influence cross-functional teams while tackling complex challenges in distrib...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and deliver innovative cloud solutions powering real-time applications across various domains. Lead end-to-end feature development in a hands-on, full-stack environmen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $177K *

Empower advertisers by leading high-impact projects that enhance campaign management, optimize platform health, and drive revenue growth through innovative backend services and APIs. Collaborate acros...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$210K - $247K *

Elevate application security by leading initiatives and shaping best practices across multiple programming languages, while collaborating with engineering teams to ensure that security is integrated a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $95K *

Contribute to mission-critical operations by leveraging advanced data analysis and automation. Utilize your SQL expertise to transform complex datasets into actionable insights, supporting leadership...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$76K - $150K *

Elevate your career by designing and enhancing enterprise-grade Security & Access Management solutions. Collaborate on scalable platforms that automate access provisioning and security controls in com...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$76K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise security solutions. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll design and enhance scalable Security & Access Management platforms, leveraging modern technologies to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $184K *

Transform cyber defense by leveraging AI/ML to automate threat detection and empower analysts. Collaborate with experts to design and deploy innovative models that enhance malware analysis and operati...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and maintenance of NoSQL and relational databases, optimizing performance and security. Collaborate within an Agile team to enhance data architecture and ensure compliance while drivin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential by designing robust data architectures and driving ETL processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance data pipelines and deliver insightful Power BI dashboards that align with busi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $155K *

Transform client needs into secure, scalable cloud solutions. Lead design, implementation, and support while leveraging AI technologies. Collaborate with teams to ensure high availability and performa...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $192K *

Champion customer success by leveraging your technical expertise to drive platform adoption, integrate security ecosystems, and design tailored workflows that enhance threat intelligence capabilities...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $188K *

Shape data solutions by designing and maintaining scalable pipelines and frameworks, ensuring data quality and governance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet evolving business need...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a DevOps Engineer, tackling cloud and on-prem infrastructure. Lead automation and enhance our systems' reliability and scalability in a hybrid environment with a passionate te...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $125K *

Engage in building and operating data pipelines that transform vast telemetry and manufacturing data into reliable datasets, driving key business decisions across product and service areas. Collaborat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform the core technology platform for payments analytics, leading end-to-end delivery and driving innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, scalability, and reli...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join our team as a Security Engineer, safeguarding applications and data through secure coding, vulnerability assessments, and proactive risk strategies while collaborating across development and DevO...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$145K - $175K *

Join our dynamic team as you design and build scalable software solutions for healthcare, addressing complex challenges and enhancing patient experiences with autonomy and innovation...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying custom applications on the Microsoft Power Platform, enhancing client solutions through innovative workflows, data integration, and intelligent automation a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $170K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable applications and systems, driving strategic value through technical ownership and resource management while optimizing processes for Sales & Marketing teams acro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading full-cycle recruiting to attract top technical talent in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate closely with hiring teams and utilize innovative sourcing strategies to enhan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $149K *

Transform our DevOps capabilities by enhancing CI systems and cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with engineering teams to improve reliability and efficiency in build/test environments across AWS and A...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to design and implement secure, automated cloud infrastructure on AWS GovCloud. Leverage your extensive IT expertise to lead critical transitions, mentor engineers, and communicate eff...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.