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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$76K - $150K *

Partner with us to drive innovative integration solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance client experiences and deliver high-quality technology outcomes in a dynamic environment...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $210K *

Join a dynamic team to architect a robust data platform, driving analytics and AI initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure production-ready solutions, while mentoring engineers a...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $180K *

Own the execution engine for AI agents, ensuring reliability and scalability. Drive the design of the runtime, build recovery systems, and shape scheduling strategies to enhance performance across dis...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform urban planning by developing robust software solutions that integrate and scale real-time sensor data, enabling cities to optimize their infrastructure and improve service delivery across di...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K *

Optimize database systems through analysis and design, ensuring high availability and performance. Collaborate with development teams to implement solutions, manage large-scale projects, and maintain...

Trail, BCIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Tackle the challenge of building cutting-edge observability tools to enhance system reliability. Join a talented team and significantly impact operational excellence while shaping performance insights...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive the evolution of observability infrastructure by designing scalable telemetry pipelines and integrating innovative tools for enhanced reliability in a complex multi-cloud environment that direct...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of observability solutions by designing and building scalable telemetry pipelines, enhancing internal and external customer experiences, and driving reliability across complex multi-c...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Architect robust observability solutions that enhance performance and reliability. As part of a dynamic team, you will build data pipelines and improve systems architecture within a multi-cloud enviro...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $216K *

Optimize database provisioning by building tools for managing RaptorDB and MariaDB. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency, automate tasks, and ensure high-quality, reliable solution...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform finance technology by leading the development of AI-driven applications and systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance revenue accounting processes and deliver scalable solu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $202K *

Create innovative AI-powered healthcare products by transforming complex workflows into intuitive applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful user experiences and own fe...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career forward by providing engineering support and technical expertise to enhance sales of compression equipment. Collaborate with teams to ensure customer satisfaction and maintain strong...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative engineering solutions. Collaborate with sales and manufacturing to size, select, and quote compression equipment while maintaining strong customer...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$249K - $348K *

Innovate within a dynamic team to design scalable AI-powered loyalty systems, driving engagement and growth. Lead technical vision and architecture, mentoring engineers while forging cross-team alignm...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$132K - $165K *

Lead the charge in building cutting-edge data lakes and warehouses, guiding cross-functional teams to optimize data strategies, ensuring robust architecture, and mentoring junior engineers in a dynami...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $97K *

Engage in the full software development life cycle for innovative medical devices, focusing on design, testing, and maintenance in a collaborative environment that prioritizes quality and compliance w...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $185K *

Empower our engineering team by leading talent development, fostering collaboration, and enhancing technical practices. Drive organizational growth while remaining engaged in hands-on engineering to e...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Engineer robust integration systems for diverse health tech environments. Drive connectivity between legacy and modern systems, ensuring reliability and scalability to enhance operations in a fast-pac...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

Take ownership of ETL development for a geospatial visualization platform, optimizing data pipelines and ensuring reliable data flow into PostgreSQL. Collaborate with analysts to refine data needs and...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$185K - $215K *

Innovate within a dynamic team to build backend services that unify business context, ensuring reliability and data consistency while enhancing user and AI interactions across the platform...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $109K *

Analyze and enhance software solutions by designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality applications. Collaborate with teams to ensure optimal performance and customer experience while adhering...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Empower innovation by providing expert technical support for IT Test and Evaluation. Collaborate on test methodologies, execute plans, and analyze data to ensure software reliability and compliance in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

Shape our infrastructure by leading the technical direction, defining standards, and owning AWS, PostgreSQL, and CI/CD pipelines at scale while ensuring uptime, performance, and security in our growin...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance data solutions as a Big Data Developer. Collaborate with designers to implement efficient data processing and integration pipelines using Snowflake and AWS. Engage in data cleaning, testing, a...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.