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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$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of technical support, resolving complex issues and enhancing customer success. Collaborate across functions to drive support excellence and contribute to platform e...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Make your mark at a leading automotive project focusing on scalable data solutions, ensuring performance and reliability in a complex Azure Databricks environment, while optimizing costs and driving i...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform data solutions by designing and implementing robust pipelines and lakehouse architectures. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize performance and ensure data security, delivering high-qua...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$221K - $287K *

Join a pioneering team to design and develop innovative AI/ML observability systems, enhancing performance and scalability for data processing. Engage in building cutting-edge technologies that transf...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $144K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing enterprise database performance and availability. Leverage your expertise in Oracle and multi-database platforms while driving automation and AI solutions to...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$146K - $194K *

Lead the charge in architecting scalable data platforms to transform large datasets into actionable business insights, collaborating across teams to ensure data quality and reliability in a dynamic, d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Transform your career by leading data engineering solutions that drive innovation and collaboration. Your expertise will empower cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and efficient data...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Transform analytics by creating a reliable source of truth through data integration. You will build metrics and dashboards, improve data quality, and collaborate across teams to empower decision-makin...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $194K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge in-memory database solutions, fostering innovation in distributed systems. Collaborate within a diverse engineering team to optimize performance and scalability f...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$210K - $230K *

Sequence is seeking a Senior Product Engineer with strong backend skills to develop financial tools for fast-scaling technology companies. The role involves creating a world-class product experience...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $100K *

Contribute to the development of Azure-based data pipelines, transforming and integrating data for enterprise reporting. Collaborate with teams to ensure data quality and optimize solutions, enhancing...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in developing high-performance mobile applications that integrate complex 3D environments and AI capabilities, ensuring seamless user experiences on iOS and Android devices while colla...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$96K - $115K *

Build and enhance full-stack solutions for fleet payments and expense management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement secure, scalable features from concept to pr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $115K *

Empower innovation by developing full-stack solutions for fleet payments and expense management. Collaborate across teams to design, implement, and enhance secure, scalable applications that drive eff...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $115K *

Advance your career by building innovative solutions for fleet payments and expense management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement scalable applications that enh...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Transform software development by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain innovative software solutions for battery power control systems across diverse platforms...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$129K - $177K *

Lead the design and evolution of enterprise data architecture, defining scalable models and standards to unify complex data across R&D and business domains, while providing technical guidance and fost...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive data insights and business intelligence impact through leadership of teams specializing in data architecture, ETL, and reporting solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and governance...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$59K - $118K *

Advance your career by providing essential technical support and system administration in a dynamic healthcare environment. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliable service delivery, enhancing patien...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive innovative data solutions by architecting and developing scalable data pipelines on the Google Cloud Platform. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, reliable data while promotin...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer innovative AI solutions for seamless data migration and transformation, ensuring high performance and reliability. Collaborate in a dynamic team environment to enhance code conversion techniqu...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $230K *

Lead the engineering of security data pipelines, ensuring data reliability and quality for effective threat detection. Collaborate with teams to enhance data trustworthiness and support security opera...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K *

Champion scalable data infrastructure and optimize performance for data processing systems. Collaborate across teams to build and manage data pipelines, ensuring reliability and governance in a dynami...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $202K *

Optimize and lead engineering Scrum teams to develop innovative software solutions. Mentor team members and drive continuous improvement in Agile processes, ensuring high-quality deliverables and coll...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $129K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to transform customer requirements into manufacturable busway solutions, ensuring accurate designs and documentation while enhancing efficiency and customer satisfac...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.