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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$120K - $145K *

Innovate and elevate a robust cybersecurity platform by architecting, building, and shipping features across the full stack. Collaborate with a high-performing team to enhance security, reliability, a...

Portland, MERemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $155K *

Transform legacy services into cloud-native, scalable API-driven solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and support high-performance APIs for Payments and Money Movemen...

Phoenix, AZRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Unlock your potential by driving AI sales strategies and fostering customer partnerships. Collaborate with top experts to bring transformative AI solutions to market, ensuring impactful growth and suc...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $236K *

Lead the charge in defining technical standards for secure, scalable Windows and macOS endpoints. Mentor engineers, manage projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance an...

San Diego, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$230K - $322K *

Optimize machine learning infrastructure and tooling to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive productivity and scalability in ML s...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$107K - $195K *

Lead the charge in developing advanced platforms that automate operations and enhance AI-driven interactions. This hands-on role combines technical leadership with coding, mentoring, and ensuring comp...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$232K - $303K *

Transform the user experience by leading innovative projects that enhance product functionality and drive customer satisfaction across diverse teams and platforms...

Seattle, WARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$186K - $218K *

Deliver innovative real-time systems that enhance financial integrity across all transactions, ensuring operational excellence and accuracy by collaborating with various teams to enforce robust financ...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$196K - $207K *

Lead the charge in shaping the Ads Manager platform by modernizing frontend architecture, driving technical innovation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and cam...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $350K *

Transform complex AI research into scalable, reliable systems. Collaborate across teams to architect and enhance backend services, ensuring robust infrastructure for model training and data collection...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing innovative web and cloud applications. In this role, you'll lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver hi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $148K *

Unlock potential by managing CA Datacom environments, optimizing databases, and ensuring 24x7 support. Collaborate with vendors, implement best practices, and maintain documentation to enhance client...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $216K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team of Data Scientists to innovate AI solutions. Drive strategic initiatives in generative AI, ensuring ethical practices and regulatory compliance while fost...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $100K *

Architect scalable cross-platform mobile solutions. Lead React Native development, optimize performance, and integrate with hardware. Collaborate across teams to create high-quality applications and m...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $194K *

Drive growth as a Senior Product Marketing Manager, shaping messaging and campaigns for Observability products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer engagement and retention thr...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading our platform engineering efforts, enhancing infrastructure, security, and CI/CD processes. Drive innovation and reliability as you build scalable solutions that empower pro...

CanadaRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $153K *

Join our Strategic Customer Success team to guide enterprise clients in deploying IoT solutions, enhancing business value. You'll manage relationships, ensuring a successful launch and continuous enga...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing paid search strategies, managing a $700K-$1M monthly budget, and driving growth across multiple platforms. Own end-to-end account management, from keyword strategy to off...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$224K - $431K *

Architect scalable systems for agentic AI, tackling challenges in runtimes and large-scale execution to deliver production-quality solutions. Collaborate across teams for optimal performance and resou...

Santa Clara, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate in architecting data supply chains for advanced analytics, building pipelines to connect legacy systems with modern cloud platforms, ensuring data quality and governance for robust AI and...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as a Senior Software Engineer, collaborating with a seasoned team to tackle complex challenges. Drive product development in a fully remote environment, focusing on user n...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of endpoint management by crafting secure, high-performance software solutions in C# and .NET. Collaborate on architectural design and drive the delivery of innovative product capabil...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $154K *

Bring your expertise to drive supplier quality excellence, implementing quality plans, managing audits, and fostering improvements. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance manufacturability and...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $250K *

Join us to architect and lead the development of scalable fintech solutions. As a technical leader, you'll drive innovation, mentor teams, and ensure architectural integrity while shaping the future o...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $250K *

Transform the architectural vision of a fintech platform by leading the design and implementation of scalable systems. Drive technical excellence and mentor teams to innovate and enhance the financial...

Ontario, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.