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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$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of machine learning by collaborating with clients to develop and optimize innovative solutions. Leverage your expertise in traditional algorithms and data science to drive impactful r...

Bismarck, NDRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of machine learning by leveraging traditional algorithms and financial data. Collaborate with clients to design, build, and optimize innovative solutions while ad...

Des Moines, IARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leveraging traditional machine learning to solve complex financial data challenges. Collaborate directly with clients or build innovative solutions in a dynamic, remote...

Nashville, TNRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by leveraging your expertise in traditional machine learning and financial data. Collaborate with clients to enhance their teams or design impactful products, driving succ...

Lincoln, NERemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative machine learning solutions, collaborating with clients to enhance their teams or build products. Utilize your expertise in traditional ML to drive impactful re...

Richmond, VARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as you leverage your expertise in traditional machine learning to deliver impactful solutions for clients, driving innovation and excellence in software developmen...

Billings, MTRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative machine learning solutions, collaborating with clients to enhance their data-driven decision-making. Utilize your expertise in traditional ML algorithms to del...

Jefferson City, MORemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform data into actionable insights as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer. Collaborate with clients to enhance their teams or build innovative products, leveraging your expertise in traditional ML...

Salem, ORRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive innovation by leveraging your expertise in traditional machine learning to develop and optimize models for financial data. Collaborate with clients or build products in a dynamic, agile environm...

Florida, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in traditional machine learning to design, develop, and optimize models for financial data. Collaborate with clients directly or as part of a FullStack te...

Augusta, MERemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape innovative machine learning solutions by collaborating with clients and teams. Leverage your expertise in traditional algorithms to design, build, and optimize models, ensuring impactful results...

Raleigh, NCRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by tackling complex machine learning challenges. Collaborate with clients to design and build innovative solutions or integrate directly into teams, leveraging your expertise in tr...

Detroit, MIRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform the future of finance by leveraging your expertise in traditional machine learning. Collaborate with clients to enhance their teams or build innovative products, driving impactful solutions...

Charleston, SCRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Engage with clients to design and implement advanced machine learning solutions, leveraging your expertise in traditional algorithms and statistical modeling to drive impactful results in financial da...

Fort Worth, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in traditional machine learning to design, develop, and optimize models for financial data. Collaborate with clients or build innovative solutions within...

Madison, WIRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in traditional machine learning to design, develop, and optimize solutions for diverse clients, collaborating closely with teams to deliver impactful resu...

Pierre, SDRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Optimize machine learning solutions by leveraging traditional algorithms and financial data. Collaborate with clients to enhance product delivery and integrate seamlessly into teams, driving impactful...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, leveraging your expertise in traditional ML and financial data to design, build, and optimize solutions for diverse clients, while collaborat...

Indianapolis, INRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion innovative solutions by leveraging your expertise in traditional machine learning and financial data. Collaborate with clients to enhance their teams or build impactful products, driving succ...

Little Rock, ARRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform complex data into actionable insights as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer. Collaborate with clients to enhance their teams or build innovative products, leveraging your expertise in tradit...

El Paso, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative machine learning solutions, leveraging your expertise to enhance client projects through team integration or product design, while optimizing complex datasets...

Louisville, KYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform complex data into actionable insights by designing and optimizing machine learning models. Collaborate with clients to enhance their teams or build innovative products, ensuring high-quality...

Frankfort, KYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive innovative machine learning solutions by collaborating with clients and teams, leveraging your expertise in traditional algorithms and data analysis to optimize production models and enhance dec...

New Mexico, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leveraging your machine learning expertise to drive impactful solutions for clients. Collaborate with teams to design, build, and optimize advanced models, ensuring high-quality...

Boise, IDRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Optimize machine learning solutions by integrating with client teams or building products. Leverage expertise in traditional algorithms and data analysis to deliver impactful results in financial cont...

Atlanta, GARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.