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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$94K - $293K *

Lead the architectural vision and governance for enterprise data platforms, ensuring scalable, reliable solutions. Guide teams in best practices, data quality, and stakeholder engagement to drive impa...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $235K *

Transform enterprise data architecture by leading scalable solutions, guiding best practices, and ensuring data quality. Collaborate with stakeholders to design robust systems that meet business needs...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $293K *

Innovate data architecture solutions by leading enterprise data platform initiatives, ensuring scalability, governance, and quality. Guide teams in best practices and design patterns while engaging st...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $270K *

Architect scalable data solutions, guiding teams on best practices and governance. Lead design efforts for enterprise data platforms, ensuring quality and performance while mentoring engineers and eng...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $235K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and governance of scalable data solutions. Collaborate with teams to establish best practices, ensure data quality, and mentor engineers while driving architectu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $293K *

Lead the architectural direction and governance for enterprise data platforms, ensuring scalable, reliable solutions. Collaborate with teams to enforce best practices and mentor engineers, driving dat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $253K *

Drive your career forward by leading architectural direction and governance for enterprise data platforms. Guide teams in best practices, ensuring scalable, reliable solutions while fostering collabor...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $253K *

Drive the future of enterprise data architecture by leading scalable solutions, guiding best practices, and ensuring data governance across complex environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance data...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $293K *

Shape the future of enterprise data architecture by leading scalable solutions, guiding best practices, and ensuring data governance across teams. Drive innovation and quality in data engineering whil...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $293K *

Elevate enterprise data architecture by leading scalable solutions, guiding teams on best practices, and ensuring robust governance. Drive innovation and quality in data engineering while collaboratin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $235K *

Join a team that's redefining data architecture by providing technical leadership and governance for enterprise data platforms. Drive best practices in data engineering, ensuring scalable, reliable so...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $270K *

Empower your career by leading architectural direction and governance for enterprise data platforms. Drive best practices in data engineering, ensuring scalable, reliable solutions while mentoring a t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $155K *

Innovate as a Founding Software Engineer, developing AI-native web systems that shape user experiences. Contribute to the architecture and culture of an early-stage startup redefining digital engageme...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Discover a rewarding opportunity where you will design, build, and optimize data infrastructure while leading complex data engineering solutions that drive actionable insights and enhance business per...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$190K - $290K *

Transform your career by building innovative solutions that impact thousands. Collaborate closely with clients and cross-functional teams to establish architecture and product strategy, while leveragi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Drive innovative solutions as a founding engineer, creating scalable products for a diverse client base. Collaborate broadly, establish engineering principles, and leverage AI to redefine wealth manag...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Redefine innovation by creating and scaling AI-driven solutions in wealth management, shaping foundational architecture and experiences that impact thousands of clients. Collaborate across teams to dr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Develop and launch innovative, scalable solutions in wealth management, focusing on architecture and user experience. Collaborate autonomously to drive foundational engineering and product strategy, i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Join a dynamic Innovation team to build scalable solutions in AI for financial services. Lead architectural decisions, collaborate with clients, and drive product strategy while shaping impactful user...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Lead the charge in innovation by developing scalable AI solutions that enhance client experiences. Collaborate with diverse teams to establish foundational architecture and deliver impactful products...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Take ownership of innovative solutions, driving the architecture and product strategy for an agile team focused on cutting-edge AI applications in wealth management, impacting thousands of clients at...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Join a team that's redefining the wealth management landscape through innovative AI solutions. As a founding engineer, you'll drive product development, shaping architecture and systems for thousands...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Transform the future of financial services by building AI-driven products that scale effectively. Collaborate closely with teams and clients to define architecture and solutions, driving the product v...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Innovate and architect cutting-edge AI solutions for wealth management at scale. Lead product development while collaborating with clients and teams, impacting strategic decisions and enhancing client...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Shape innovative solutions as a founding engineer, building scalable products and establishing foundational engineering principles in a dynamic, autonomous environment, while leveraging cutting-edge A...

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  •   5 - 7 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.