Welcome to High-Paying Database Engineer Jobs

Discover a wide range of premium Database Engineer jobs offering six-figure salaries. Set your career on an upward trajectory with opportunities that offer significant financial and professional growth.

What is a Database Engineer?

A Database Engineer is a professional responsible for managing and maintaining database technologies of an organization, ensuring secure and seamless data availability.

Why Database Engineer Jobs on Ladders?

At Ladders, we bring together premium job options in one place. These job positions are vetted, high-paying, and relevant for your career progression as a Database Engineer.

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$116K - $145K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on optimizing database performance, scalability, and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and enhance...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Engineer advanced database architectures to support innovative data analytics for strategic insights and decision-making, while ensuring data quality, security, and scalability in a cloud environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize and manage database solutions for critical projects, ensuring data integrity and availability while collaborating across diverse teams to tackle complex challenges and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Transform data infrastructure by designing and maintaining high-performance pipelines. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless data flow, integrity, and reliability, empowering analytics and strat...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Innovate by bridging research and technology transfer, managing agreements, and enhancing collaboration for optimal knowledge sharing. Partner with leadership to develop strategies and support scienti...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $140K *

Empower your career as a Data Engineer, driving the design and implementation of a robust data platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, resilient, and efficient access to cr...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at building modern data platforms by designing, developing, and operationalizing cloud-native solutions for analytics and AI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Transform our data landscape as a key strategist, optimizing data ecosystems and championing innovative solutions to elevate business intelligence and analytics for sustained competitive advantage...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Empower your career by ensuring the integrity, security, and performance of enterprise-level database systems. Drive innovation through modern architecture and automation while collaborating with stak...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Elevate data management by extracting and transforming complex datasets, mentoring team members, and enhancing legacy processes within a dynamic environment, ensuring data accuracy and quality for opt...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future by enhancing our data foundation and enabling analytics through AWS SageMaker and self-service solutions while ensuring robust, scalable, and secure data architectures and pipelines a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you ensure the stability and scalability of critical database environments. Your expertise in Oracle DBA and hands-on experience with infrastructure management will drive succes...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering by building scalable data pipelines and solutions that empower analytics and enhance decision-making across diverse business initiatives...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform data processes with your expertise in cloud data pipelines, bridging OT/IT systems, and driving efficiency in manufacturing environments. Leverage your advanced SQL and Python skills to enha...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $175K *

Explore innovative data solutions by designing scalable data pipelines using Azure and Snowflake. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven insights that support critical business...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $90K *

Develop scalable data pipelines and Power BI solutions to drive insights and support business objectives while leveraging AI tools for enhanced efficiency and productivity in collaboration with cross...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $140K *

Unlock the potential of data and AI as you design innovative Brainwaves that transform complex business questions into actionable insights, driving impactful decisions for clients, and fostering comme...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $135K *

Transform client data challenges into innovative Oracle solutions, enhancing business outcomes across diverse industries while developing your consulting and technical expertise in a collaborative env...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining and optimizing SQL Server environments, ensuring high availability and performance while collaborating with developers on database solutions and incident re...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $130K *

Transform data solutions as a Senior Data Engineer, optimizing ETL processes, managing data pipelines, and ensuring scalable architectures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-perf...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $130K *

Transform your career by designing and optimizing data pipelines using Databricks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient data processing and contribute to innovative data solutio...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $157K *

Build a robust AWS database strategy by leading the migration from SQL Server on EC2 to RDS. Upskill a dedicated team, optimize costs, and ensure compliance for critical healthcare applications servin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining and optimizing SQL Server environments, ensuring security and performance. Collaborate with development teams on tasks like query optimization and provide c...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $315K *

Shape the future of secure distributed storage platforms by defining and driving the security architecture for AI-driven, multi-tenant infrastructures, influencing cross-functional teams while establi...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $190K *

Grow your expertise in database administration by managing diverse systems, ensuring reliability and performance. Lead the charge in monitoring strategies, optimizing environments, and supporting a pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Database Engineer do?question toggle

    A Database Engineer designs, develops, and maintains the database systems of an organization. They ensure efficient data flow and storage for the smooth operation of the organization.

  • What skills are required for a Database Engineer job?question toggle

    A Database Engineer needs to have proficiency in SQL, a strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices, and experience in data modelling and database design.

  • Are there high-paying Database Engineer jobs available on Ladders?question toggle

    Yes, Ladders offers a variety of high-paying Database Engineer jobs that offer salaries of $100k per year or more.