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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$163K - $224K *

Transform your career by automating and improving infrastructure systems, collaborating with engineering teams, and enhancing operational efficiency as part of a dynamic team focused on self-service s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $190K *

Develop and optimize large-scale data pipelines while enhancing AI capabilities. Collaborate across teams to implement modern data solutions using Databricks, PySpark, and SQL, driving the evolution o...

California, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining AI solutions by leveraging your expertise in designing, building, and deploying innovative AI/ML systems. Be instrumental in delivering enterprise-scale projects from inc...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $161K *

Join us to ensure the highest quality standards for our FDA-cleared AI clinical platform. Collaborate across teams to drive software design quality, manage regulatory compliance, and enhance post-mark...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Transform data solutions by architecting enterprise-grade pipelines, leading a high-performing team, and embedding best practices to create scalable, robust data environments for analysis and insights...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in data analysis to drive operational excellence in healthcare. Collaborate across teams to interpret complex datasets and ensure compliance with regulato...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$164K - $197K *

Advance innovation by designing and operating next-gen storage solutions, driving projects from ideation to customer delivery, and collaborating in a remote-first environment focused on user-centric d...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Lead the development of scalable backend services and APIs, driving complex initiatives from design to production. Collaborate across teams to enhance cloud-native solutions, ensuring secure and relia...

California, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize scalable data solutions that enhance healthcare technology platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and drive informed dec...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $185K *

Champion the development of scalable data platforms, leading cross-functional initiatives and enhancing AI-assisted analytics. Collaborate with teams to drive technical direction and improve system pe...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$145K - $190K *

Lead the design and evolution of scalable data architecture, providing technical leadership across teams to deliver reliable, secure, and cost-effective data solutions while shaping emerging capabilit...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join us to develop and enhance algorithms for cutting-edge AI solutions. Collaborate with engineers and architects to transform innovative ideas into production-ready code, ensuring high-quality stand...

Cary, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining energy solutions by architecting robust data pipelines. Collaborate with product teams to optimize data ingestion and ensure reliability, supporting analytics and AI init...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development of robust data pipelines and architecture to enhance our AI-enabled energy solutions, ensuring reliability and automation while collaborating with product teams to optimize data...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $162K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering by influencing product teams and driving insights. Collaborate with experts to enhance data quality and governance while developing innovative...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your 7+ years of experience to build robust data systems and pipelines. Collaborate with diverse teams to transform raw data into actionable insights, enhancing business...

RemoteRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Innovate and lead a data engineering team to drive AI strategies, optimizing IT architecture while ensuring data integrity and compliance, enhancing performance across various projects in an agile env...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Join us to transform AI prototypes into resilient production systems using Microsoft Azure. Collaborate directly with teams to build and refine agentic systems, ensuring quality and security while dri...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $188K *

Elevate your career by designing and building innovative data solutions that empower genomic research and analysis. Collaborate with scientists in a fast-paced R&D environment to support impactful dis...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $157K *

Optimize data-driven strategies by transforming raw analytics into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance marketplace dynamics and drive measurable business outcomes i...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$135K - $160K *

Innovate within the AI Platform team by designing and operating core components for AI-driven solutions, focusing on model serving, agentic infrastructure, or observability. Collaborate across teams t...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Build robust data platform capabilities to enhance enterprise data usability across applications, analytics, and AI. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability and performance in data processing and...

San Jose, CARemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$205K - $270K *

Lead the charge in developing next-gen AI systems that enhance contact center operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to design, deploy, and optimize scalable machine learning solutions while mento...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive product growth through data analysis and experimentation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user adoption and engagement. Utilize statistical methods to illuminate user journe...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the development of robust blockchain data systems, enhancing performance and reliability. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful solutions that improve data quality and user experience while...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.