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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$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving advanced Power BI solutions. Collaborate closely with client teams or build innovative products, ensuring exceptional UI/UX and performance in data visualization. Join a dy...

Billings, MTRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join our dynamic team to harness the power of data visualization and drive impactful insights with advanced Power BI solutions and user-friendly dashboard designs for diverse clients...

Charlotte, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate data-driven decision-making by leveraging your Power BI expertise in dashboard design and UI/UX enhancements, collaborating with diverse teams to deliver impactful solutions for a range of cli...

Pierre, SDRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality Power BI dashboard solutions. Leverage your expertise in BI development, UI design, and data integration to impact clients in dynamic industries...

Fort Worth, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to impactful projects by leveraging your Power BI expertise. Engage directly with clients, enhancing dashboard designs and user experiences through collaboration and innovation. Drive succe...

Montgomery, ALRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career forward by leveraging your expertise in Power BI to enhance client engagement. Collaborate with teams to deliver cutting-edge dashboard solutions while integrating into dynamic envir...

Atlanta, GARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $209K *

Architect the core backend for an AI-native data intelligence system, enhancing observability across enterprises. Collaborate within a high-autonomy team, design scalable services, and drive impactful...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $136K *

Empower your career by designing and delivering scalable software solutions in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance healthcare supply chain products using modern t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$179K - $232K *

Drive AI-assisted workflows to transform design into production code, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance Thumbprint’s design system and tooling. Contribute to a greenfield project th...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $233K *

Engineer AI-assisted workflows that streamline design-to-code processes, enhancing collaboration across teams. Drive innovation in a greenfield project, creating a cohesive pipeline between design, pr...

RemoteRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Innovate data solutions by designing and optimizing AWS-based data pipelines for a federal program, transforming critical datasets into an enterprise-level architecture, ensuring high-quality data del...

Washington, DCRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead advanced SAS programming efforts to support Phase I-IV clinical trials, ensuring data integrity and compliance with CDISC standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-qualit...

Cambridge, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$195K - $325K *

Shape the future of risk management by leading data, analytics, and automation strategies for Technology Risk and Compliance, ensuring effective risk mitigation and compliance across the organization...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Advance your career by driving the development of innovative features and scalable technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our core platform, ensuring impactful solutions that t...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Explore an impactful role as a Senior Full Stack Engineer, driving innovation at the intersection of technology and healthcare. Collaborate cross-functionally to build and enhance our core platform, s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform numerical capabilities by developing innovative algorithms and solutions, engaging in model building, and collaborating with software teams to enhance product performance and deliver impactf...

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1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving growth by sourcing and closing new business while nurturing existing accounts. You'll be the trusted operator ensuring client satisfaction and pipeline predictability, colla...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$107K - $195K *

Drive mission engineering initiatives by applying advanced modeling and simulation techniques. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance operational effectiveness and support strategic decision-making...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $160K *

Drive the development of autonomous AI systems that enhance decision-making across platforms. Shape AI architecture, integrate tools, and lead the creation of impactful AI solutions from concept to pr...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to build and enhance user-facing applications. Drive technical execution across domains, ensuring high-quality delivery while mentoring team members in a fully remote e...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $193K *

Empower health care interoperability by leading a team to design and develop AI-enabled software solutions that enhance data exchange among payers, providers, and members, ensuring compliance with evo...

Raleigh, NCRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$207K - $218K *

Unlock potential by designing and scaling backend systems for high-value financing operations, ensuring safety and reliability while driving revenue and trading activity in a dynamic financial environ...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Innovate healthcare delivery by developing AI solutions that enhance operations and resident experiences. Collaborate with teams to automate processes and improve clinical decision-making in senior ca...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading a high-performing team to create compelling thought leadership content. Drive strategic narratives that align with business priorities and market trends while fosterin...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $180K *

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United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.