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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$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing analytics solutions using Azure technologies. Collaborate with teams to enhance data engineering, support cloud development, and lead best practices in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join us to shape the future of HD maps infrastructure, driving innovation and performance. Collaborate with engineers and customers to enhance product capabilities and ensure reliable mapping solution...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $241K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable data solutions, optimize performance, and enhance software architecture while adhering to coding standards and leveraging AI to...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $157K *

Join us to design and enhance scalable data pipelines, ensuring best practices while independently solving complex challenges. Collaborate across teams to drive improvements in data processing and del...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$173K - $222K *

Optimize data pipelines by designing, building, and scaling data ingestion processes and technical infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust data availability for anal...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Engage in a challenging role managing IT infrastructure, optimizing systems, and providing top-tier technical support in a data center while collaborating with diverse teams to ensure seamless operati...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $134K *

Innovate in site reliability engineering to enhance our platform's stability, performance, and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive key technical initiatives to achieve excep...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $134K *

Develop and drive key reliability initiatives as a Site Reliability Engineer, collaborating with development teams to enhance system performance, automate tasks, and ensure system stability while adap...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$105K - $140K *

Contribute to the evolution of cloud platform capabilities by designing and building backend services for orchestration and job execution, ensuring reliable service coordination and operational visibi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Pioneer innovative cloud-scale storage solutions while collaborating with talented engineers. Leverage your expertise in systems programming and performance engineering to drive high-quality software...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

Optimize database systems solutions to support client objectives through data analysis and management. Collaborate with teams to enhance production processes and ensure data integrity while developing...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $202K *

Unlock potential by leading Snowflake data architecture projects, guiding technical solutions, and ensuring robust data integration. Collaborate in a global team to enhance automation and self-service...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $212K *

Advance your career by driving engineering excellence in power electronics for Clean Energy products while ensuring top-tier reliability and performance standards through innovative testing and analys...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by building and optimizing the cloud infrastructure for innovative financial services. Collaborate with diverse teams, troubleshoot production issues, and enhance deployment automatio...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Innovate as you guide Fortune 500 clients in leveraging AI solutions. Collaborate with sales teams, deliver dynamic presentations, and serve as trusted technical advisor to modernize legacy systems an...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $250K *

Engineer robust infrastructure to enhance our financial ecosystem. Drive automation, scale systems, and ensure high performance for critical trading APIs. Join our small team to make visible contribut...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $116K *

Advance data strategies and engineering practices to enhance analytical infrastructure. Lead the development of data pipelines, support integration initiatives, and optimize cloud environments, signif...

Surrey, BCIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Optimize enterprise CRM capabilities by architecting secure, scalable solutions that integrate Salesforce with cloud data platforms. Leverage your engineering expertise to drive innovation in data man...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Innovate enterprise CRM solutions by architecting secure, scalable integrations across Salesforce and GCP. Leverage data engineering and APIs to enhance data accessibility and drive analytics, ML, and...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Drive innovative data solutions by leading a skilled team in designing and maintaining scalable data architectures. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure high-quality, secure data platforms that mee...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Optimize the performance and reliability of our managed PostgreSQL databases while collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape data models and enhance the efficiency of our SaaS platform. Your...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data solutions by designing and supporting cloud-based analytics. Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable data...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $118K *

Join a team that drives API development by designing, implementing, and supporting RESTful services. Collaborate with senior engineers to troubleshoot issues, document solutions, and learn modern soft...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Explore exciting challenges in AI evaluation by developing frameworks and custom validators for cutting-edge machine learning applications. Collaborate to enhance the quality and reliability of AI age...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $170K *

Join us to lead application systems analysis and programming, driving innovative solutions and enhancements. Collaborate with management teams to integrate functions and ensure compliance while mentor...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 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.