SQL Engineer Jobs

SQL Engineers build, maintain, and optimize the database systems that organizations rely on to store and use critical data. Explore vetted SQL Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Employers may use titles such as SQL Developer, Database Engineer, Data Engineer, or SQL Database Developer for similar work.

What Does an SQL Engineer Do?

SQL Engineers design database structures, write and refine queries, support data pipelines, and help ensure information is accurate, secure, and available. Depending on the role, they may work with relational database platforms, collaborate with software and analytics teams, troubleshoot performance issues, and document data models and processes.

Skills and Qualifications

Common qualifications include strong SQL programming skills, experience with relational databases, and knowledge of database design, indexing, query optimization, and data integrity. Employers may also seek experience with cloud data platforms, ETL or ELT tools, scripting languages, version control, and business intelligence systems. Requirements vary by position and industry.

Where SQL Engineers Work

SQL Engineers are hired across technology, finance, healthcare, retail, consulting, and other data-intensive industries. Teams may focus on application databases, enterprise reporting, analytics infrastructure, or large-scale data platforms. Many roles involve close collaboration with developers, data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders.

Find SQL Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Browse SQL Engineer jobs and related database and data engineering roles on Ladders. Discover vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, and compare positions based on responsibilities, required skills, and work arrangements.

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Manage a talented engineering team, driving software development and community collaboration while maintaining high-quality standards and executing on ambitious goals effectively. Engage directly with...

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$94K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$287K - $320K *

Join a team that's redefining financial insights through AI. As a senior technical leader, you'll shape the multi-year strategy for Reporting & Insights, guiding engineering teams to innovate and scal...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Innovate and lead the technical vision for large-scale product systems, driving cross-functional initiatives and engineering excellence while mentoring teams to enhance growth and impact across multip...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $300K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$155K - $320K *

Innovate robust frameworks and features as a senior engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and drive new initiatives from concept to release, impacting million...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive system reliability and scalability as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer, focusing on automation and collaboration with software teams to enhance performance and maintain service objectives acro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Lead cross-functional programs to enhance a high-performance cloud platform. Drive strategic initiatives, mentor teams, and improve engineering productivity while collaborating closely with software e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$137K - $231K *

Lead the charge in architecting a robust data infrastructure that powers AI and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex business challenges into scalable data solutions...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $231K *

Accelerate your career by architecting data solutions that drive AI and analytics at scale. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex business challenges into impactful data product...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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Help us build a robust data foundation for AI and analytics at scale. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect data pipelines and models, transforming complex business challenges into impa...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Transform enterprise data management by leading MDM strategies and architectures. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data quality and governance while integrating solutions across platforms like...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$210K - $247K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $204K *

Join us to develop and maintain advanced HR data architecture in Snowflake. Lead data governance and ensure high-quality data through optimized ETL/ELT processes while collaborating with cross-functio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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Engineer transformative solutions by integrating cutting-edge APIs into enterprise systems. Collaborate closely with clients to deploy production software efficiently while leveraging modern AI tools...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $165K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$94K - $118K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $285K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$127K - $171K *

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an SQL Engineer do?question toggle

    An SQL Engineer designs, develops, and maintains database systems and SQL queries. The role can include data modeling, query performance optimization, database troubleshooting, and supporting analytics or application data needs.

  • What skills are commonly required for SQL Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly look for advanced SQL, relational database experience, database design, query optimization, and data quality knowledge. Some positions also require cloud platforms, ETL or ELT tools, scripting, or business intelligence experience.

  • Are SQL Engineer and SQL Developer the same role?question toggle

    The titles often overlap, but responsibilities differ by employer. SQL Developers may focus more on writing queries and database code, while SQL Engineers may also own database architecture, performance, reliability, and data pipeline work.

  • What industries hire SQL Engineers?question toggle

    SQL Engineers work in many industries, including technology, financial services, healthcare, retail, consulting, and media—especially wherever organizations depend on databases and reporting.

  • How can I find SQL Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Use Ladders to explore vetted professional SQL Engineer and related database roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for compensation details, qualifications, and responsibilities.