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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$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing and enhancing complex software systems. Collaborate on innovative solutions, analyze user requirements, and ensure high-quality software performance in a dyn...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing and enhancing complex software systems, ensuring adherence to design requirements while collaborating with teams to deliver high-performance solutions and resolve softwar...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the development and enhancement of complex software systems, ensuring adherence to design requirements while collaborating with teams to deliver innovative solutions and optimize performance acr...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Software Engineer, focusing on backend development and microservices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate solutions for a mission-driven project, while enjoyin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $165K *

Shape the future of data analytics by designing and building scalable cloud solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance platform reliability and usability while automating processes and improving dev...

Chicago, ILRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming cloud architecture, delivering innovative solutions while mentoring teams for high-academic performance in system design and security principles across robust Private C...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$75K - $90K *

Optimize client experiences by resolving complex technical issues through remote and onsite support. Engage with clients across various environments, leveraging strong communication and technical skil...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by embedding with product teams to drive data-driven decision-making. Collaborate on experiments, define metrics, and analyze user behavior for impactful product enhancements. Lead an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$108K - $120K *

Shape the future of enterprise data solutions by building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines, designing robust data models, and contributing to our architecture strategy, while collaborating with stakeholders...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Tackle the complexities of AI/GPU communication by enhancing NCCL for large-scale machine learning applications, driving reliability and performance in distributed GPU training, while leading cross-fu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $400K *

Transform customer experiences by designing and building robust systems for configuring, training, and monitoring AI agents, ensuring usability for non-technical teams while maintaining powerful funct...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Join our team to drive consumer experiences from onboarding to renewal. Collaborate with leadership, ship weekly, and measure impact through data-driven decisions. Own product outcomes and launch inno...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$176K - $282K *

Pioneer comprehensive cloud software solutions, leading the full software development lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance large-scale distributed systems, ensuring robust per...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $115K *

Elevate software quality by developing test automation frameworks and collaborating across teams. You'll implement scalable solutions to enhance defect detection and drive product releases in a fast-p...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $155K *

Empower the future of robotics by developing software for autonomous systems, ensuring seamless integration and reliable performance across a fleet of data center robots while enhancing operational to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's building cutting-edge robotics software for autonomous systems, focusing on task planning, fleet coordination, and seamless integration with platform data for enhanced operational p...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Develop innovative software for autonomous robotics, integrating task planning, fleet coordination, and operational tooling while ensuring reliable performance and seamless data integration for enhanc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate the software systems for data center robotics, focusing on task planning, fleet coordination, and seamless integration, while creating operational tooling and robust data integration for high...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $96K *

Unlock your potential by designing and operating resilient, scalable systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance reliability, automate operations, and ensure high availability across cloud...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform customer experiences by deploying cutting-edge systems, providing hands-on support, and bridging the gap between field operations and R&D. Engage in live debugging, training, and feature dev...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion major water and wastewater programs by leading cross-functional teams, managing project execution, and ensuring quality and safety standards in infrastructure delivery for municipal clients...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$152K - $180K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of defense and intelligence, leveraging advanced data science techniques to uncover hidden patterns and high-value targets through machine learning and data visuali...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate with a team that's building AI-enabled business applications. Leverage your 10 years of software engineering expertise to design, develop, and deploy scalable solutions while collaborating cl...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform operations by leading a team to enhance ETO delivery, develop vacuum expertise, and improve processes for increased efficiency. Drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety compliance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to develop cutting-edge trading applications that enhance risk management and analytics for Fixed Income and Commodities. Collaborate globally to optimize performance and deliver i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.