Data engineer jobs in the United States (4,755 jobs)

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Counted Nov 7, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,755
Employers: 2,071

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $126,123Across 842 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $62.29Across 522 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 12%561 listings
Hybrid: 6%305 listings
On-site: 8%378 listings

Not specified: 74% (3,511 listings)

Employers hiring include Eliassen Group (369), Booz Allen Hamilton_United States (73), Insight Global (66).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Data engineer jobs in the United States

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Data Engineer
Fluidstack
Austin, TX · New York, NY · San Francsisco, CA
- $224,000 to $279,000 USD / year
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Senior Data Engineer
Hazel
New York City, NY
- $155,000 to $200,000 USD / year
Hazel is the AI coworker for consumer brands. We connect to a brand's live data - Shopify, Klaviyo, Amazon, Meta, and dozens of others - and turn it into a teammate operators talk to every…
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Sr Data Engineer
Protective
Remote, United States
- $84,000 to $128,667 USD / year
Protective is looking for Data Engineers to design, build, and operate production data pipelines on Voyager, our Databricks lakehouse on Azure. You will own the end-to-end flow of data…
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Lead Data Engineer
Protective
Remote, United States
- $109,500 to $167,833 USD / year
Protective is looking for a Lead Data Engineer to set the technical direction for a delivery pod building data products on Voyager, our Databricks lakehouse on Azure. You will lead the…
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Data Engineer - Cloud/AI
Vertiv
Westerville, OH
As a Data Engineer - Cloud/Gen AI, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable and robust data pipelines and architectures. You will work in a dynamic…
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Senior Data Engineer
First Street
New York City, NY
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Senior Data Engineer
Grainger Businesses
LAKE FOREST, IL · CHICAGO, IL
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Senior DBA / Data Modeler / Data Engineer
PingWind
Remote, United States
The DBA / Data Modeler / Data Engineer is responsible for designing, managing, and optimizing all data activities supporting the FSA IAM systems. This role ensures secure, accurate, and…
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DBA / Data Modeler / Data Engineer
PingWind
Remote, United States
The DBA / Data Modeler / Data Engineer is responsible for managing, designing, and optimizing all data-related activities for the FSA IAM systems. This role ensures data is accurate,…
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Data Engineer II - Digital and Technology Partners - Hybrid/Remote
Mount Sinai Health System
New York, NY
- $90,000 to $135,285 USD / year
The Data Engineer II focuses on data collection, movement, storage, transformation processing, and storage ofBig Data. This individual works with both current ETL/Data Warehousing and…
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Data Engineer III - Digital and Technology Partners - Hybrid/Remote
Mount Sinai Health System
New York, NY
- $109,000 to $163,695 USD / year
The Senior Data Engineer is an experienced technician who is responsible for data collection, movement, storage, transformation processing, and storage of Big Data. This individual works…
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Full Stack Data Engineer - Internal Flight Data Applications
Pivotal
Palo Alto, CA
- $115,000 to $150,000 USD / year
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Data Engineer - Flight Data (contract)
Pivotal
Palo Alto, CA
- $60 to $70 USD / hour
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Data Engineer
Vagaro
Pleasanton, CA
- $135,000 to $150,000 USD / year
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Senior Director, AI / Machine Learning Data Engineer
BNY
New York, NY · NY
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Lead Data Engineer - ETL Java AI
JPMC page
Columbus, OH
As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Consumer & Community Banking Marketing Technology team, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and…
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Senior Data Engineer
E2B
San Francisco, CA
- $200,000 to $250,000 USD / year
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Senior Data Engineer
Doctronic
New York City, NY
- $200,000 to $275,000 USD / year
You will be Doctronic's first dedicated data engineer, and you will own the plumbing end to end: how data moves from our production systems into our lakehouse and warehouse, how it gets…
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Software Data Engineer 4 (Enterprise Infrastructure)
Themis Insight
Laurel, MD
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Senior Cribl Pipeline Engineer / Security Data Engineer
TSG Risk Management
Remote, United States
- $170,000 to $220,000 USD / year
We are seeking an experienced Senior Cribl Pipeline Engineer / Security Data Engineer to build, maintain, and optimize scalable data pipelines using Cribl LogStream/Stream.
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AWS Data Engineer (Senior)
Mactores
Remote, United States
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AWS Data Engineer (Associate)
Mactores
Remote, United States
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Sr. Data Engineer
SHI International Corp
Remote, United States
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Senior Data Engineer
Deduction
Remote, United States
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Data Engineer
Cyvl
Somerville, MA · San Francisco, CA
- $125,000 to $195,000 USD / year
…sensors, computer vision and AI that turn every drive into current data: what exists, where it is and what condition it's in. 500+ cities and towns use our Infrastructure Intelligence…

Esri

Technical Consultant – Enterprise Data Engineer (Geospatial Data & Platforms)

St. Louis, MO, United States
Vienna, VA, United States

$84,240 - $142,480 USD

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Job details

Pay: $84,240 - $142,480 USD
Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in database design, administration, and optimization for Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or SAP HANA
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 24, 2026

Original job description

Overview

Help power mission-critical systems through enterprise data. As a Technical Consultant, Enterprise Data Engineer, you will design and implement scalable geospatial data platforms that support Defense and Intelligence operations.

You will work directly with customers to architect data solutions that integrate, manage, and optimize complex datasets across secure environments. From database design and performance tuning to high availability and data security, your work will ensure that critical geospatial information is delivered reliably to the people who depend on it most.

This role combines enterprise data engineering, geospatial technology, and mission impact, giving you the opportunity to solve complex data challenges in environments where performance, scale, and reliability are essential.

Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the St. Louis, MO area for this position.

Responsibilities

Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure database solutions to support mission-critical applications
Collaborate with cross-functional teams during all phases of implementation including requirements, analysis, design, build/configuration, and deployment
Configure and maintain database environments, including backup, restore, high-availability, and disaster recovery strategies
Monitor and tune database performance using industry-standard tools and methodologies (such as query optimization, indexing strategies)
Implement data security measures, access controls, and compliance standards across environments
Automate routine database loading, maintenance, and monitoring tasks to improve efficiency
Provide technical guidance and best practices for database design, migration, and integration projects

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on experience in database design, administration, and optimization for Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or SAP HANA
Familiarity with database design principles, data loading techniques, backup and recovery solutions, performance monitoring and tuning, database maintenance, and security
Scripting skills in SQL and Python for automation and data workflows
Exposure to geospatial concepts such as spatial data types, coordinate systems, and spatial indexing
Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to technical peers and non-technical project managers or customers
US citizenship with Active or Current (within 2 years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, GIS, or related STEM field

Recommended Qualifications

Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise geodatabases
Knowledge of integrating GIS with other enterprise systems
CompTIA Security + certification
One or more industry-standard IT certifications (such as Esri, Microsoft, Amazon, PostgreSQL, Oracle)
Master`s degree in computer science, mathematics, GIS, or related STEM field

Total Rewards

Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is

$84,240 - $142,480 USD

The Company

At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.

If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!

Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email askcareers@esri.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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Skills

Apply information security policies
Data engineering
ESRI
Maintain database
Implement ICT recovery system
Regulatory compliance
Oracle
Microsoft SQL Server
PostgreSQL
SAP
Design principles
SQL
Python
Computer science
GIS
ESRI ArcGIS

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