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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$105K - $149K *

Transform your career by driving vulnerability management and enhancing cybersecurity measures. Collaborate with agile teams to assess risks, implement best practices, and ensure robust defenses again...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $179K *

Drive the development of distributed systems for real-time blockchain data ingestion and indexing, owning services from design to production while enhancing performance and reliability across the plat...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Take ownership of complex data infrastructure design and automation, ensuring reliable pipelines and mentoring peers. Elevate team performance by enhancing CI/CD processes while working independently...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $200K *

Unlock potential by joining our engineering team to build high-performance, user-facing trading products. Shape the future of real-time web applications while collaborating across the stack to deliver...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $191K *

Innovate by designing and operating scalable data infrastructure for petabytes of data, enabling customer-facing features and analytics across global industries, while enhancing systems for reliabilit...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the design and development of complex software systems. Drive technical direction, mentor peers, and ensure high-quality, scalable solutions that align with business go...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Champion innovative data solutions by leading migrations and optimizing access patterns. Collaborate with product engineers to drive the evolution of our database infrastructure, contributing to robus...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $140K *

Optimize user experiences by crafting seamless flows, building APIs, and integrating third-party software. Collaborate with teams to design robust systems and deliver elegant solutions while ensuring...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive reliability and performance as you enhance our platform's uptime, observability, and operational standards. Collaborate with engineering teams to tackle complex challenges in data processing and...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and implementation of enterprise-level Oracle database solutions in a multi-cloud environment, ensuring optimal performance and security for critical governme...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead a team to enhance data quality across products, ensuring reliability and governance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective testing strategies and maintain high performanc...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate your development skills in a collaborative environment, leveraging modern cloud infrastructure to create dynamic solutions. Join a team that values fresh perspectives and nurtures growth whil...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$92K - $185K *

Unlock your potential by leading the design and development of innovative cloud-native applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical direction and enhance member experiences...

Texas, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$185K - $260K *

Join us in shaping the future of our AI infrastructure! Leverage your expertise to build and scale our cloud systems, ensuring reliability and security as we meet the demands of enterprise clients and...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$149K - $240K *

Help us build robust data foundations by designing Postgres schemas and optimizing transactional models. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliable data systems and mentor engineers in data fluency, en...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$101K - $206K *

Join a team that's redefining AI product development by leading high-performing engineering teams. Drive innovation and collaboration across functions to deliver scalable AI solutions, while fostering...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $115K *

Optimize security measures by leading technical solutions to mitigate information risks. Ensure compliance with corporate policies and oversee incident response, safeguarding all computing platforms a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $160K *

Create seamless user experiences by developing robust APIs and integrating third-party software. Collaborate with teams to design systems that prioritize performance and maintainability while tackling...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$209K - $273K *

Advance your career by leading a high-performing engineering team, driving strategic execution and operational excellence while ensuring a reliable data platform aligns with enterprise goals and custo...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Join a team that's transforming data into robust AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement scalable machine learning models and data pipelines that drive...

Quebec, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $200K *

Join us to transform operational data into actionable insights through meticulous data modeling, clear metric definitions, and impactful visualizations. Collaborate across teams to ensure accuracy and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$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

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

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.