Data engineer jobs in the United States

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Counted Nov 4, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,568
Employers: 2,019

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $125,868Across 803 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $60.65Across 467 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 12%561 listings
Hybrid: 6%287 listings
On-site: 8%343 listings

Not specified: 74% (3,377 listings)

Employers hiring include Eliassen Group (295), Booz Allen Hamilton_United States (74), Insight Global (67).

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
Crux
Remote, United States
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Data Engineer
modis
Charlotte, NC
- $60 to $65 USD / hour
Akkodis is seeking a Data Engineer for a Contract job with a client in Charlotte, NC(Hybrid). You will be responsible for developing and maintaining data-driven applications to support…
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Jr Data Engineer
Full Visibility LLC
Huntsville, AL
Full Visibility is seeking a Jr. Data Engineer, located in Huntsville, AL
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Databricks Data Engineer
Guidehouse
Remote, United States
- $113,000 to $188,000 USD / year
Guidehouse is seeking a Databricks Data Engineer to join our AI & Data team to support client projects involving large-scale data pipelines, data transformation, platform modernization, and…
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Lead Data Engineer
NextEra Energy
Juno Beach, FL
We are seeking a hands-on Lead Data Engineer t
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Senior Data Engineer
Grainger Businesses
LAKE FOREST, IL
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Data Engineer, Amazon Prime
Amazon.com Services LLC
Seattle, WA
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Principal, Data Engineer
L3Harris Technologies
Melbourne, FL · Tallahassee, FL
L3Harris Enterprise Data and AI team is seeking a Data Architect with experience in managing enterprise-level data life cycle processes. This individual will play a critical role in shaping…
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Axiom Path
Jersey City, NJ
This opportunity supports a collaborative cybersecurity data engineering team focused on modernizing how security information is collected, integrated, and governed across the enterprise.…
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Data Engineer
City of New York
New York City, NY
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Nashville
Now Brewing – data engineer lead – Starbucks Technology Nashville! #tobeapartner
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Permanent Information Technology Data Engineer
Aya Healthcare
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for a Permanent Information Technology Data Engineer job in Fort Lauderdale, Florida paying Based on Experience. This is a week contract position…
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Data Engineer
Family Dollar
Chesapeake, VA
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Data & Analytics Delivery Organization at Family Dollar. The company is undergoing a major transformation, and dat
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Data Engineer, Robotics Delivery and Packaging Innovation
Amazon.com Services LLC
Bellevue, WA
…Amazon's global organization? Are you interested in building the data foundation that drives solutions balancing packaging and automation to increase speed, reduce cost, and ultimately…
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Sr Data Engineer + Platform Engineer (GCP)
Tiger Analytics Inc.
Hartford, CT
…organizations globally. We develop bespoke solutions powered by data and technology for several Fortune 100 companies. We have offices in multiple cities across the US, UK, India, and…
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Senior Data Engineer
Tiger Analytics Inc.
Remote, United States
…harness the power of Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Data Science, Data Engineering and Advanced Analytics to solve their most complex challenges, unlock new growth opportunities,…
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Senior Data Engineer
Tiger Analytics Inc.
Remote, United States
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Senior Data Engineer
Tiger Analytics Inc.
Remote, United States
Tiger Analytics is a fast-growing advanced analytics consulting firm. Our consultants bring deep expertise in Data Science, Machine Learning and AI. We are the trusted analytics partner for…
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Senior Data Engineer
Tiger Analytics Inc.
Remote, United States
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Senior Data Engineer
Tiger Analytics Inc.
Richmond, VA
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Senior Data Engineer
Tiger Analytics Inc.
Dallas, TX
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Senior Data Engineer
Tiger Analytics Inc.
Jersey City, NJ
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Lead Data Engineer - AWS
Tiger Analytics Inc.
Remote, United States
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GenAI Data Engineer
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Remote, United States
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Robert Half

Data Engineer

Arlington, VA, United States

$150,000 to $170,000 USD / year

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Job details

Pay: $150,000 to $170,000 USD / year
Apply by: Nov 13, 2026
Experience: At least 5 years of experience in data engineering, data analytics, or a closely related field.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 8, 2026

Original job description

We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer for a permanent opportunity in Northern, Virginia. In this role, you will design reliable data solutions that support analytics and business decision-making while helping improve the overall data environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth in modern data engineering practices and enjoys building scalable systems from the ground up. Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines that collect, transform, and deliver high-quality data for reporting and analysis. • Create and optimize data models that support business intelligence, analytics, and operational use cases across the organization. • Build and manage ETL workflows using Python and related technologies to ensure efficient movement of data between systems. • Work with large-scale data processing tools such as Apache Spark and Hadoop to handle complex and high-volume datasets. • Integrate streaming and batch data sources using technologies such as Apache Kafka to support timely and reliable data availability. • Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and business stakeholders to translate data needs into scalable engineering solutions. • Improve data warehouse performance, structure, and reliability to support accurate and accessible enterprise data. • Use dbt and other modern data transformation practices to organize, test, and document datasets effectively.

At least 5 years of experience in data engineering, data analytics, or a closely related field.
Strong hands-on experience building and maintaining data solutions with Python.
Practical expertise with dbt for data transformation, testing, and modeling.
Experience working with enterprise data warehouse platforms and dimensional or analytical data models.
Proficiency with Apache Spark for distributed data processing.
Familiarity with big data technologies such as Apache Hadoop and event-driven tools such as Apache Kafka.
Solid understanding of ETL principles, data integration patterns, and data quality best practices.

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Skills

Decision making
Data engineering
Reporting
Data models
Business intelligence
Python
Process data
Apache Spark
Apache Hadoop
Apache Kafka
Data warehouse
Data analysis
dbt

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