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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$51K - $132K *

Transform operational efficiency by investigating and resolving complex product-data issues. Collaborate with global teams to enhance data quality and drive systemic improvements in a fast-paced, 24/7...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $230K *

Join a team that innovates database solutions, optimizing performance and reliability. Take ownership from design through delivery, solving complex systems challenges while collaborating with cross-fu...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $145K *

Engage in the development of secure, high-quality software solutions that enhance healthcare data applications. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive innovation and operational efficiency while ensu...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $172K *

Optimize customer engagement by leveraging your technical expertise to drive business value and align analytics solutions with strategic goals in a dynamic, collaborative environment...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $200K *

Grow your career with a role focused on SRE practices, owning systems, automating operations, and improving service reliability for AI and GPU workloads in a dynamic environment. Join a team dedicated...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $200K *

Optimize your expertise by owning systems and enhancing production reliability through effective automation, tooling, and incident management. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive improvements acro...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining reliability: lead automation, troubleshoot, and enhance systems supporting AI and GPU workloads; your expertise will elevate service health and incident response in a fas...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $200K *

Lead the charge in ensuring reliable, efficient systems through automation and troubleshooting. Own the processes critical to AI and GPU workloads while collaborating with cross-functional teams to el...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team to innovate and build a high-performance cloud-native compute platform, driving strategic direction and enhancing productivity for AI, ML, and data engineeri...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining ETL solutions using Apache NiFi, PySpark, and AWS Glue. Collaborate on data integration, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure optimal performance ac...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$179K - $204K *

Drive data-driven transformations by architecting scalable cloud solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful data products that enhance customer experiences and empowe...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $202K *

Engineer robust data platforms by designing scalable pipelines and APIs that support AI-driven healthcare applications, ensuring high performance, security, and operational excellence in a collaborati...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Play a key role in designing and maintaining scalable data platforms, collaborating with analysts and engineers to deliver secure, efficient data solutions using Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, and Snow...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $190K *

Champion innovative software solutions by collaborating with stakeholders to develop, test, and maintain applications and APIs in a fast-paced Agile environment, ensuring operational excellence and cu...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by leveraging your expertise in machine learning and data engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform regulatory data into actionable insights while ensuri...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $140K *

Contribute to the evolution of our data architecture and integration patterns, developing and maintaining cloud-native ETL pipelines, and ensuring accurate, reliable data for analytics and decision-ma...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $174K *

Transform the future of data engineering by building scalable data pipelines and AI solutions on Microsoft Azure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences and drive busi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $115K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing scalable data integration solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data flow and resolve complex technical issues in big data and st...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive excellence in automotive quality assurance by balancing hands-on problem solving with quality system management. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance manufacturing processes while addressin...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by building and managing a robust internal data platform that enhances product insights, revenue tracking, and customer service efficiency through effective data ingestion and quality...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's building and optimizing a robust internal data platform to enhance product insights, streamline data ingestion, and ensure data quality for analytics and reporting. Collaborate with...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower your career by building and optimizing data pipelines that enhance product insights and operational efficiency. Collaborate with analytics teams to ensure data integrity and drive impactful de...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize healthcare technology by resolving bugs and ensuring system stability. Collaborate with a dynamic R&D team to support monthly upgrades and perform quality assurance, driving continuous deploy...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $262K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize scalable data pipelines and infrastructure, enabling analytics and AI-driven capabilities. Collaborate across functions to deliver high-quality data solution...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$179K - $204K *

Lead the design and implementation of scalable data solutions, collaborating with Agile teams to enhance data engineering practices and drive impactful outcomes for users, while ensuring compliance an...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.