Welcome to High-Paying Database Engineer Jobs

Discover a wide range of premium Database Engineer jobs offering six-figure salaries. Set your career on an upward trajectory with opportunities that offer significant financial and professional growth.

What is a Database Engineer?

A Database Engineer is a professional responsible for managing and maintaining database technologies of an organization, ensuring secure and seamless data availability.

Why Database Engineer Jobs on Ladders?

At Ladders, we bring together premium job options in one place. These job positions are vetted, high-paying, and relevant for your career progression as a Database Engineer.

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$95K - $120K *

Design and optimize large-scale MySQL databases to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure seamless data architecture and support for ana...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Engineer advanced database architectures to support innovative data analytics for strategic insights and decision-making, while ensuring data quality, security, and scalability in a cloud environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Join our team and lead the charge in building scalable data solutions. Utilize your expertise in data engineering to design and optimize pipelines, enhance cloud infrastructures, and deliver analytica...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $120K *

Drive the development and maintenance of scalable data infrastructure and pipelines for analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality, governance, and accessibility, optimi...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $155K *

Accelerate progress at our enterprise data platform by designing and maintaining scalable data integrations and transformations. Collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality data that supports analyt...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to develop innovative data solutions, enhance our data pipeline, and support cross-functional collaboration, all while contributing to a sustainable future and growing your profess...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Innovate by bridging research and technology transfer, managing agreements, and enhancing collaboration for optimal knowledge sharing. Partner with leadership to develop strategies and support scienti...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Transform database operations and drive data modernization initiatives, ensuring optimal performance and security of environments while collaborating with teams to meet evolving data requirements effe...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Collaborate to develop and optimize database solutions, enhance system performance, and support management information systems while meeting future data needs through innovative application design...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Innovate data solutions as you leverage over 12 years of IT expertise, driving integration and architecture strategies on modern platforms. Collaborate with technical and business teams to optimize da...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $140K *

Empower your career as a Data Engineer, driving the design and implementation of a robust data platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, resilient, and efficient access to cr...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $145K *

Lead the charge in building robust data solutions that empower stakeholders to make informed decisions by delivering high-quality data pipelines and integrating modern analytics architecture across th...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Shape your career by leveraging your Azure expertise to design and migrate data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop robust data architectures and ensure secure data transfers...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $165K *

Empower your career with a senior role focused on database management. Optimize SQL Server, Databricks, and document databases to enhance performance, security, and scalability while collaborating clo...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Lead the development of a cutting-edge agentic database architecture that powers scalable enterprise AI solutions. Drive the technical vision and execution, shepherding a high-performance engineering...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at building modern data platforms by designing, developing, and operationalizing cloud-native solutions for analytics and AI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Transform our data landscape as a key strategist, optimizing data ecosystems and championing innovative solutions to elevate business intelligence and analytics for sustained competitive advantage...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $195K *

Lead the design and implementation of database solutions to support data modernization. Work with Oracle GoldenGate, Azure, and Databricks to enable secure real-time data integration for critical VA i...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading database administration projects. Provide specialized guidance, manage a team, optimize performance, and ensure the reliability of application databases while navigating co...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Join a team that's transforming data engineering by designing and optimizing robust data pipelines, ensuring data quality and accessibility for complex analysis in a collaborative environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing data solutions that enhance accessibility and facilitate decision-making across the organization, ensuring data integrity and quality in a fast-paced env...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement data engineering solutions that drive efficient analysis and support data-driven decisions. Your expertise will ensure accessibility and usability of data a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $125K *

Engineer resilient data systems that drive clinical decisions, optimizing ETL/ELT pipelines, collaborating with analytics teams to ensure reliable, high-quality data across various business functions...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Shape the future of data-driven decision-making by leading the development of advanced datasets and innovative data pipelines, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance client product lines across m...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Elevate healthcare data management by designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines that transform complex datasets into actionable insights, ensuring our clients achieve their goals efficiently an...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Database Engineer do?question toggle

    A Database Engineer designs, develops, and maintains the database systems of an organization. They ensure efficient data flow and storage for the smooth operation of the organization.

  • What skills are required for a Database Engineer job?question toggle

    A Database Engineer needs to have proficiency in SQL, a strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices, and experience in data modelling and database design.

  • Are there high-paying Database Engineer jobs available on Ladders?question toggle

    Yes, Ladders offers a variety of high-paying Database Engineer jobs that offer salaries of $100k per year or more.