Storage engineers design, build, and maintain the systems organizations rely on to store, protect, and retrieve critical data. From enterprise storage arrays and backup platforms to cloud-native services and software-defined infrastructure, these professionals help keep information available, secure, and performant.
Browse Storage Engineer opportunities on Ladders, where jobs are vetted and pay at least $100,000. Find roles that match your experience in storage architecture, infrastructure operations, data protection, and emerging cloud technologies.
Storage engineers plan and administer storage environments, monitor capacity and performance, and troubleshoot reliability issues. They may manage SAN and NAS systems, object storage, backup and recovery tools, replication, and disaster recovery processes. In many organizations, they also automate infrastructure workflows and partner with security, network, database, and cloud teams.
Employers often seek experience with enterprise storage platforms, Linux or Windows systems, virtualization, networking, and scripting or automation. Familiarity with cloud providers, distributed storage, infrastructure as code, data governance, and security controls can be especially valuable. Requirements vary by employer and level of responsibility.
Storage engineers can grow into senior or lead engineering roles, storage architecture, cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, or technical management. Opportunities span industries that depend on reliable data services, including technology, finance, healthcare, media, and enterprise services. Compensation varies with location, specialization, experience, and the scope of the role.
Use Ladders to explore vetted Storage Engineer jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, identify positions aligned with your technical background, and take the next step toward a high-level infrastructure career.
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Build and optimize ETL data pipelines using Databricks and Spark for a National Guard analytics platform. Collaborate across teams to ensure data quality and governance while leveraging big data techn...
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$103K - $218K *
Elevate database infrastructure by leading modernization initiatives and enhancing services for a global enterprise, ensuring robust performance and security across diverse environments...
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Unlock potential by designing and maintaining secure cloud infrastructure across Azure and AWS. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance, security, and cost-effectiveness while providing hands-on...
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Drive the integration of advanced security solutions, collaborating with clients to implement and troubleshoot DataStealth features while enhancing system performance and connectivity in a dynamic, cu...
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$90K - $110K *
Join a dynamic Data Platform team where you'll design, develop, and optimize end-to-end data pipelines, ensuring data quality and availability for business insights while working with innovative AWS s...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of data management by optimizing enterprise storage solutions, ensuring high availability and performance in complex environments while leading lifecycle processes and risk assessment...
2 weeks ago
$72K - $134K *
Lead data solutions by designing, building, and optimizing pipelines that enable AI and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, trusted data access while mentoring peers a...
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Unlock potential by designing and optimizing data pipelines to enable AI and analytics, collaborating with cross-functional teams while ensuring data governance and security in a fast-paced environmen...
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$148K - $246K *
Lead the charge in designing innovative storage solutions for cloud providers, leveraging your deep expertise and collaborative approach to meet evolving customer needs while optimizing performance an...
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Join us to architect groundbreaking storage solutions for cloud providers, leveraging industry insights to deliver high-performance, cost-effective products that meet evolving customer needs. Shape th...
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$80K - $95K *
Join us to drive innovative automated storage solutions, collaborating with sales teams and customers to design efficient proposals and ensure seamless project execution from concept to delivery...
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$125K - $135K *
Champion data engineering initiatives by developing secure data pipelines, optimizing relational databases, and enhancing analytics for high-performance applications while mentoring junior team member...
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$100K - $145K *
Innovate customer success by driving implementation projects from kickoff to go-live. Collaborate across teams to ensure effective software integration and compliance, enhancing operational efficiency...
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$115K - $160K *
Drive customer success through seamless project implementations, ensuring timely configuration and deployment of solutions while managing change amidst evolving requirements and fostering strong commu...
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$100K - $120K *
Engineer innovative data solutions by designing, building, and maintaining scalable data infrastructure. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize data workflows and enhance analytical capabilities fo...
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$80K - $95K *
Contribute to innovative automated storage solutions by developing competitive proposals and collaborating with sales teams to ensure project feasibility and execution, enhancing customer satisfaction...
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$200K - $250K *
Champion the design and operation of a robust data platform, overseeing ingestion, governance, and AI integration. Set high standards for data quality and collaboration, influencing cross-functional p...
1 week ago
Senior Manager, EPC Estimation
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Oversee global EPC proposal processes for Battery Energy Storage Systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, customer-centric solutions while driving continuous improveme...
4 days ago
$85K - $105K *
Unlock your potential by supporting an enterprise health application as a Data Engineer, collaborating in agile teams to develop data models, APIs, and reporting tools while enhancing user workflows a...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Help us build and operate a secure, resilient infrastructure platform that supports critical applications in cloud and edge environments, ensuring compliance and reliability while collaborating across...
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$120K - $145K *
Develop and operate secure, scalable infrastructure across cloud and edge environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and reliability while embedding security into every...
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Join a team that's building and operating secure, resilient infrastructure for critical applications. You'll architect and manage cloud-native and edge deployments, ensuring compliance and security wh...
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Transform the infrastructure landscape by architecting and operating secure, resilient platforms across cloud and edge environments, ensuring compliance and reliability while collaborating with cross...
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$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of secure infrastructure by architecting and operating robust platforms across cloud and edge environments, ensuring compliance and reliability while collaborating with cross-function...
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Join the charge in building and operating secure, resilient infrastructure for critical programs. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and reliability while enhancing cloud-native and edge de...
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What does a Storage Engineer do?
A Storage Engineer designs, operates, and improves systems used to store and protect organizational data. Responsibilities can include managing storage platforms, monitoring performance and capacity, automating routine tasks, and supporting backup, recovery, and availability.
What skills are commonly required for Storage Engineer jobs?
Commonly requested skills include enterprise storage administration, SAN or NAS technologies, operating systems, virtualization, networking, scripting, and data protection. Cloud storage, automation, and distributed systems experience may also be relevant, depending on the role.
How much do Storage Engineers earn?
Pay depends on factors such as experience, location, specialization, and employer. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so its Storage Engineer listings meet that salary threshold.
What qualifications do Storage Engineers need?
Employers typically look for relevant infrastructure experience and technical knowledge in storage, systems, or cloud environments. Some roles prefer a degree or certifications, while others prioritize demonstrated hands-on expertise.
What careers can follow a Storage Engineer role?
Experienced Storage Engineers may advance to senior or lead engineering positions, storage architect roles, cloud or platform engineering, infrastructure management, or technical leadership.