Explore Senior Data Engineer Jobs

Senior Data Engineers design and operate the systems that help organizations turn raw information into dependable, useful data. They build scalable data platforms, develop resilient pipelines, and enable analytics, machine learning, and business decision-making. Explore vetted Senior Data Engineer opportunities on Ladders, where featured professional roles pay $100,000 or more.

What Senior Data Engineers Do

In a senior data engineering role, you may own data architecture, create batch and streaming pipelines, improve data quality, and make datasets easier for teams to discover and use. You may also guide technical standards, review code, mentor colleagues, and partner with data scientists, analysts, product teams, and business leaders.

Skills and Technologies Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for deep SQL and programming experience, often with Python, Java, or Scala. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, as well as distributed processing tools, orchestration systems, data warehouses, and lakehouse technologies, can be valuable. Strong data modeling, testing, security, and system design skills help senior engineers build trustworthy platforms at scale.

Senior Data Engineer Salary and Career Outlook

Compensation varies by location, industry, company size, scope, and experience. Senior-level roles often pay six-figure salaries, particularly when they involve platform ownership, cloud architecture, or leadership responsibilities. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, making it easier to explore opportunities aligned with your experience and compensation goals.

Find the Right Senior Data Engineering Role

Compare roles by technology stack, business domain, team structure, and level of ownership. Tailor your resume to show measurable outcomes—such as faster pipeline performance, improved data reliability, lower infrastructure costs, or broader access to trusted data. Browse Senior Data Engineer jobs on Ladders to find a position where you can make a meaningful impact.

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$102K - $136K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare by developing essential tooling and AI capabilities for engineers. This role spans software development, architecture, and collaboration in an Agile environm...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$147K - $210K *

Empower your career with a role focused on developing large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance cloud technologies and deliver critical services for diverse...

Cambridge, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$106K - $150K *

Unlock potential by providing expert operational support for Windows environments. Manage complex incidents, ensure service availability, and collaborate across teams to enhance customer experiences i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's enhancing IT Operations by designing scalable software solutions. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll lead development efforts, mentor peers, and ensure high-quality software that...

Texas, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare integration by leading innovative solutions in Epic BMDI. Leverage your expertise to enhance clinical workflows, ensure data integrity, and drive project succe...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading integration efforts in healthcare technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance clinical workflows and ensure seamless data exchange, while maintaining hig...

Chicago, ILRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$130K - $155K *

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Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$228K - $314K *

Drive the architecture and engineering direction for a shared Security AI platform, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable operations across multiple security functions while mentoring teams and alig...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that analyzes credit policies and develops strategies to enhance lending effectiveness, utilizes data analytics for risk management, and collaborates with stakeholders to drive impactful d...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$184K - $287K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative cloud GPU services, driving the design and implementation of SDKs and CLIs while collaborating with global teams to enhance product functionality and performan...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$191K - $239K *

Drive technical evaluations and solutions for Enterprise customers, ensuring seamless data ingestion, transformation, and modeling. Collaborate with sales and engineering to deliver impactful presenta...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $287K *

Play a key role in optimizing automotive software performance, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance benchmarks and develop innovative profiling tools, ensuring efficiency and effective...

California, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Drive innovation by designing and developing scalable backend services, collaborating closely with engineering teams to enhance platform performance and reliability while mentoring junior developers a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $160K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $206K *

Build innovative backend systems to enhance batch development and testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows, improve reliability, and support operational excellence in a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to innovative AI solutions by leading a delivery squad, driving architecture, and mentoring engineers. Embrace AI-assisted coding practices to enhance delivery quality and efficiency while...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $146K *

Drive proactive, data-driven security by owning data pipelines and attribution layers. Transform raw security data into actionable insights, enhancing remediation speed and influencing AI-augmented an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $150K *

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New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform legacy technology by leading modernization efforts, utilizing your deep expertise in CA Gen and COBOL. Collaborate within a dynamic team to design specifications that support the successful...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $235K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $232K *

Lead the evolution of our data platform to enhance analytics and machine learning capabilities. Collaborate cross-functionally to architect robust data solutions that empower teams to leverage insight...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $160K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Empower our Digital team as a Senior Software Engineer, driving full stack development and modernization initiatives. Collaborate closely to enhance our Digital Banking platform, architecting new APIs...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Data Engineer do?question toggle

    A Senior Data Engineer designs, builds, and maintains data platforms and pipelines. The role often includes setting technical standards, improving data quality and reliability, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with analytics, machine learning, and business teams.

  • What skills are needed for Senior Data Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Common requirements include advanced SQL, programming in languages such as Python, Java, or Scala, data modeling, distributed data processing, cloud infrastructure, and pipeline orchestration. Employers may also value experience with data warehouses, streaming systems, security, and technical leadership.

  • How much do Senior Data Engineers earn?question toggle

    Pay depends on location, industry, employer, experience, and role scope. Many senior positions offer six-figure compensation. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

  • What qualifications are typically required for a Senior Data Engineer role?question toggle

    Employers often seek several years of hands-on data engineering experience and a track record of delivering production data systems. A degree in computer science or a related field may be preferred, though equivalent practical experience is often considered.

  • How can I find a Senior Data Engineer job on Ladders?question toggle

    Browse Senior Data Engineer listings on Ladders and compare opportunities by employer, location, technology stack, and responsibilities. Highlight relevant systems work and measurable results in your resume when applying.