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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Senior Engineering Manager - Grid
$165K - $253K *
Lead the charge in managing a project team focused on high voltage substations, overseeing design, analysis, and implementation to modernize the electric grid while ensuring projects meet client speci...
3 weeks ago
Principal, Data Engineering (Remote)
$135K - $160K *
Join us to lead innovative data engineering projects, optimizing data pipelines across clinical and research sectors. Collaborate globally with R&D teams to enhance data quality and compliance, levera...
1 month ago
Senior Finance Manager, AI & Infrastructure
$139K - $219K *
Empower financial excellence as a strategic partner for AI infrastructure and token finance, driving insights and models to support decision-making in a fast-paced, dynamic landscape. Collaborate acro...
4 weeks ago
Senior AI Engineer (NVIDIA + LLM Inference) - Remote - Canada
$110K - $130K *
Drive innovation in AI/ML engineering by deploying and optimizing LLMs in production. Collaborate with teams to enhance GPU infrastructure and ensure scalable inference workloads while maintaining hig...
2 days ago
Senior AI Engineer (NVIDIA + LLM Inference) - Remote - Canada
$110K - $130K *
Transform AI/ML engineering by deploying cutting-edge models and optimizing inference workloads. Collaborate with teams to enhance production environments and drive innovation in secure settings, ensu...
2 days ago
$105K - $163K *
Transform database environments by leading architecture and administration efforts across multiple platforms, ensuring compliance and performance for mission-critical applications in a dynamic, remote...
1 week ago
$115K - $150K *
Lead the charge in a hands-on data engineering role focused on Snowflake. Own technical solutions from discovery to production, guiding teams and clients through complex data challenges while optimizi...
2 weeks ago
Senior Customer Success Manager
$120K - $130K *
Accelerate your career by managing a portfolio of mid-market accounts, ensuring customer success through strategic engagement, relationship building, and AI-driven insights. Drive measurable outcomes...
2 weeks ago
$120K *
Transform the future of healthcare by building innovative backend services and data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver LLM-powered features and ensure high-quality productio...
3 days ago
Senior Software Development Engineer - Workforce Integrations
$120K - $145K *
Lead the development of scalable cloud applications while mentoring a team of engineers. Drive collaboration across departments and uphold high standards of software quality and security. Contribute t...
Reposted 1 month ago
Senior Computer Systems Validation Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Transform validation processes by ensuring compliance and data integrity for computerized systems in a regulated environment. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies and mentor junior members whi...
1 week ago
Senior DevOps Engineer - Remote
$120K - $145K *
Elevate security and efficiency in cloud environments by designing and automating secure CI/CD pipelines, ensuring compliance and reliability for regulated applications in a FedRAMP High setting, whil...
1 week ago
Senior Product Manager, AI Operations
$150K - $200K *
Unlock potential by transforming workflows and enhancing team capabilities through AI. Collaborate across departments to implement innovative solutions that streamline operations and drive sustained a...
2 days ago
Senior Financial Analyst, Cost Accounting
$58K - $125K *
Accelerate progress at the intersection of finance and strategy, driving cost accounting excellence and profitability analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial reporting a...
3 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Engineer scalable Azure data solutions, leading architecture and modernization initiatives. Collaborate with teams to define standards and ensure high-performance data integration, governance, and sec...
1 week ago
Lead Data Integration Engineer - Epic
$110K - $145K *
Lead the charge in designing and implementing data integration standards for Epic and enterprise systems, ensuring interoperability and data governance while driving strategic data initiatives across...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Marketing Operations - US
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that shapes the future of marketing operations by driving AI adoption and optimizing performance analytics. You'll be pivotal in empowering the marketing team through data-driven strategie...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Principal Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (GCP)
$144K - $288K *
Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure, ensuring security and scalability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support healthcare applications and syste...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Engagement Manager US - R&D Advisory
$100K - $120K *
Engage with senior stakeholders to enhance R&D efficiency in life sciences. Drive proposals, develop strategies, and ensure quality oversight while building networks to support business development an...
1 week ago
Senior Data Scientist, People Analytics & Research
$180K - $210K *
Lead the charge in transforming people analytics by applying causal inference and advanced statistical methods to drive strategic decisions on recruitment, retention, and compensation across the organ...
5 days ago
$130K - $155K *
Bring your expertise to a high-impact AI engineering role, shaping healthcare technology by designing and implementing advanced AI solutions that drive enterprise integrations and enhance operations i...
Reposted 2 days ago
Senior Enterprise Account Executive - West
$229K - $314K *
Drive success at large enterprise accounts, fostering relationships and ensuring robust account management. Collaborate across teams to elevate visibility and adoption, while navigating consultative s...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Staff Software Engineer, Data Platform (Rust)
$100K - $300K *
Lead the development of a cutting-edge platform-as-a-service, overseeing database architecture, backend services, and API design to ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability for customer a...
2 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer - Commercial Navigation
$130K - $260K *
Shape the future of fleet navigation by owning end-to-end projects, delivering high-quality software across platforms, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance user experiences in complex envir...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Software Engineer II, Backend (Streaming)
$133K - $183K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on data infrastructure, event-driven architecture, and stream processing. Collaborate across teams to design, scale, and optimize backend systems whi...
3 weeks ago
What does a Senior Data Engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.