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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$140K - $200K *

Lead the charge in expanding our rail engineering practice by providing strategic oversight, technical expertise, and fostering client relationships across multiple regions, ensuring successful projec...

Houston, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Lead the charge in expanding rail engineering practices across regions, providing technical expertise, managing client relationships, and ensuring successful project delivery while mentoring teams and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of rail engineering by providing strategic leadership, managing key client relationships, and overseeing project delivery across multiple regions. Your expertise...

Spokane, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of rail engineering by providing strategic leadership, managing key client relationships, and overseeing project delivery across multiple regions. Your expertise...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Champion regional growth by leading rail engineering projects, fostering client relationships, and ensuring quality delivery across multiple states. Leverage your expertise to mentor teams and drive s...

Kansas City, MORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Lead the growth of our rail practice by providing technical expertise, managing client relationships, and overseeing project delivery across multiple regions. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality...

Tampa, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Shape the future of rail engineering by leading strategic initiatives, managing client relationships, and overseeing project delivery across multiple regions. Drive growth and ensure quality execution...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $270K *

Lead the charge in Workforce Transformation by measuring AI’s impact, redesigning roles, and shaping skills for the future. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to anticipate workforce needs and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage in innovative software solutions as a Senior Software Engineer, balancing technical priorities while mentoring a distributed team. Collaborate on designing, testing, and delivering quality prod...

Nashville, TNRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by developing innovative applications and workflows. Collaborate directly with clients or build products in a FullStack environment, leveraging your experti...

Fort Worth, TXRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Advance your career as a Senior AI Software Engineer, collaborating with clients to design and build AI-driven applications. Leverage your expertise in software development and enterprise integrations...

Charleston, SCRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to design and build AI-driven applications, collaborating directly with clients or enhancing their teams through your expertise in software development and e...

Jackson, MSRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of AI by integrating with client teams or building innovative products. Leverage your expertise in software development and AI applications to deliver impactful solutions while leadin...

Topeka, KSRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Engage with clients as a Senior AI Software Engineer, integrating into teams or building products. Leverage your expertise in AI-driven applications and enterprise APIs to deliver innovative solutions...

Helena, MTRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by designing and building innovative applications. Collaborate with clients and lead technical initiatives while driving complex workflows and scalable solu...

Dover, DERemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by developing and deploying innovative applications. Collaborate with clients to enhance their systems and lead technical initiatives, ensuring high-quality...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's transforming AI solutions by integrating with clients to design and build innovative applications. Leverage your expertise in software development and AI workflows to drive impactfu...

Raleigh, NCRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Innovate with cutting-edge AI technologies as you design and build scalable applications. Collaborate directly with clients or integrate into teams, driving impactful solutions in a dynamic environmen...

Juneau, AKRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by developing and deploying innovative applications. Collaborate with clients to enhance their systems and lead technical initiatives in a dynamic, remote e...

Montgomery, ALRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate innovation by collaborating with clients to design and build AI-driven applications. Leverage your expertise in software development and enterprise APIs to deliver scalable solutions and le...

Pierre, SDRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the development of AI-driven applications, collaborating with clients to enhance their teams or build innovative products. Drive technical excellence and deliver scalable solutions in a dynamic...

Santa Fe, NMRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team as a Senior AI Software Engineer, where you'll collaborate with clients to enhance their projects through innovative AI solutions and hands-on developme...

Louisville, KYRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join our team to deliver innovative AI solutions, collaborating directly with clients or building products. Leverage your expertise in software development and AI workflows to drive impactful results...

Columbia, SCRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career as a Senior AI Software Engineer, collaborating with clients to design and build innovative AI-driven applications while leading technical initiatives and enhancing enterprise inte...

Miami, FLRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's pioneering AI-driven solutions, collaborating with clients to design and build innovative applications while leading technical initiatives and enhancing enterprise integrations...

Des Moines, IARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.