Data engineer jobs in the United States

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Counted Nov 5, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,601
Employers: 2,048

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $125,962Across 808 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $60.54Across 465 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 12%567 listings
Hybrid: 6%289 listings
On-site: 8%371 listings

Not specified: 73% (3,374 listings)

Employers hiring include Eliassen Group (294), 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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University - Data Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton_United States
Huntsville, AL
…intelligence means that there’s more structured and unstructured data available today than ever before. As a data engineer, you know that organizing data can yield pivotal insights when…
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Technical Data Engineer, Senior
Booz Allen Hamilton_United States
Herndon, VA
Technical Data Engineer, SeniorThe Opportunity:
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Data Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton_United States
McLean, VA · Fort Belvoir, VA
…intelligence means that there’s more structured and unstructured data available today than ever before. As a data engineer, you know that organizing data can yield pivotal insights when…
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Associate Data Engineer
AHEAD
Chicago, IL
- $80,000 to $88,000 USD / year
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Data Engineer, Senior
Booz Allen Hamilton_United States
Huntsville, AL
…intelligence means that there’s more structured and unstructured data available today than ever before. As a data engineer, you know that organizing data can yield pivotal insights when…
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BigID Data Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton_United States
McLean, VA · Fort Belvoir, VA
…intelligence means that there’s more structured and unstructured data available today than ever before. As a data engineer, you know that organizing data can yield pivotal insights when…
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Data Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton_United States
Fort Meade, MD
…intelligence means that there’s more structured and unstructured data available today than ever before. As a data engineer, you know that organizing data can yield pivotal insights when…
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Data Engineer III with TS/SCI Eligibility
Sancorp Consulting LLC
Arlington, VA
Data Engineer III - Top Secret, SCI Eligible - MUST HAVE SECURITY CLEARANCE - PLEASE DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU HOLD A TS WITH SCI ELIGIBILITY
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Data Engineer, Senior
Booz Allen Hamilton_United States
Huntsville, AL
…intelligence means that there’s more structured and unstructured data available today than ever before. As a data engineer, you know that organizing data can yield pivotal insights when…
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Platform and Data Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton_United States
Honolulu, HI
…intelligence means that there’s more structured and unstructured data available today than ever before. As a data engineer, you know that organizing data can yield pivotal insights when…
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Mission Data Engineer
Spear AI
Washington, DC
…defense and national security operations. Leveraging advanced data management, AI-driven decision intelligence software, and innovative sensor technologies, Spear AI provides…
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Data Engineer - Senior
Spear AI
AFB, DC
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Data Engineer - Mid
Spear AI
AFB, DC
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Data Engineer, Senior
Booz Allen Hamilton_United States
Huntsville, AL
…intelligence means that there’s more structured and unstructured data available today than ever before. As a data engineer, you know that organizing data can yield pivotal insights when…
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Data Engineer, Senior
Booz Allen Hamilton_United States
Huntsville, AL
…intelligence means that there’s more structured and unstructured data available today than ever before. As a data engineer, you know that organizing data can yield pivotal insights when…
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Data Engineer, Mid
Booz Allen Hamilton_United States
McLean, VA · Chantilly, VA
…intelligence means that there’s more structured and unstructured data available today than ever before. As a data engineer, you know that organizing big data can yield pivotal insights when…
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Sr. Data Engineer
Oteemo, Inc
Remote, United States
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Lead Data Engineer
Samba
New York City, NY
- $155,000 to $180,000 USD / year
…thinking about - in real time, at scale, across every screen. Our data exists with the consent of over a billion people, organized into the most complete picture of consumer attention ever…
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Data Engineer II
US: Mastercard International Incor
O'Fallon, MO
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Sr Data Engineer
Greystar Management Services, LLC
Remote, United States
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Data Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton_United States
Chantilly, VA
…intelligence means that there’s more structured and unstructured data available today than ever before. As a data engineer, you know that organizing data can yield pivotal insights when…
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Data Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton_United States
Chantilly, VA
…intelligence means that there’s more structured and unstructured data available today than ever before. As a data engineer, you know that organizing data can yield pivotal insights when…
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Data Engineer - Financial Crimes - Associate
MS Services Group, Inc.
NY
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Data Engineer Co-op 2027
Megazone Cloud US
Rochester, NY
- $27 to $29 USD / hour
Megazone Cloud is looking for a Data Engineer Co-op who is a "builder" at heart and eager to apply technical skills to real-world customer problems. We need students who are curious,…
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Senior Data Engineer - GCP
Megazone Cloud US
Rochester, NY
- $145,000 to $165,000 USD / year
Megazone Cloud is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to help lead and define our data-driv

Samba

Lead Data Engineer

New York City, NY, United States

$155,000 to $180,000 USD / year

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Job details

Pay: $155,000 to $180,000 USD / year
Experience: 5+ years of experience in data analytics or data engineering, owning pipelines from raw data collection to data delivery and reporting
Posting language: English
Posted: Jul 10, 2026

Original job description

Samba is a media intelligence company. We know what the world is watching, reading, and thinking about - in real time, at scale, across every screen. Our data exists with the consent of over a billion people, organized into the most complete picture of consumer attention ever built. The biggest brands in the world use that picture to make smarter decisions. We think it’s the most interesting data asset on the planet, because it’s the most culturally relevant.

We are looking for a Lead Data Engineer to join our Revenue Operations team.This role sits at the intersection of data infrastructure and business impact - building and owning the systems that power reliable reporting, as well as leading a small team of analysts.

You'll report directly to the Director of Business Intelligence and work closely with stakeholders across Sales, Finance, and Operations. This is a high-ownership role suited for someone who is comfortable being the subject matter expert on our data infrastructure while also thinking about how to present insights to executives.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

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• Infrastructure & Data Engineering

• Own and maintain our Azure-based data infrastructure, including data ingestion, transformation, and delivery

• Oversee data ingestion of 100+ upstream raw data sources (Salesforce, DSPs, ad platforms) into our data warehouse

• Manage our data transformation pipelines and implement best-in-class systems design - includes writing complex SQL/ Python queries, stored procedures, and pipeline logic

• Implement data governance best practices and champion these across the organization

• Ensure data quality, pipeline reliability, and documentation standards across the team - quality assurance is a key cornerstone of the role

• Reporting & Analytics

• Translate business questions from stakeholders into data models and reporting solutions

• Support revenue analytics - including advertiser performance, DSP reporting, and product-level breakdowns

• Own ad hoc analysis and deep-dives as needed

• Cross-Team Collaboration to build and maintain a platform that serves the needs of constituents across Sales, Sales Support, Finance, Marketing and Product

• Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor a team of BI analysts across the globe, supporting their growth and day-to-day execution

• Triage and prioritize incoming data requests alongside the Director of BI

• Set and uphold standards for data governance, code quality, documentation, and project delivery

• Serve as the subject matter expert for our data engineering infrastructure

WHO YOU ARE

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• Ownership-driven: You treat the systems you build and the team you lead as your own, and you care about getting things right. Accuracy is paramount

• Technically rigorous: You go deep on infrastructure problems and don't stop at surface-level fixes

• Clear communicator: You can translate complex data concepts into language that resonates with business stakeholders

• Collaborative: You work well across time zones and functions, and you make your teammates better

• 5+ years of experience in data analytics or data engineering, owning pipelines from raw data collection to data delivery and reporting

• Strong SQL skills, including window functions, complex joins, stored procedures, and performance tuning

• Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services or equivalent (Synapse Analytics, Data Factory, Blob Storage)

• Experience managing or mentoring junior analysts or engineers

• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders

• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of ownership

• Experience in ad tech, media intelligence, or programmatic advertising (DSPs, SSPs, audience data)

• Familiarity with Salesforce as a revenue source of truth

• Experience working with international teams across multiple time zones

• Prior exposure to Microsoft Fabric or awareness of the Azure/Fabric roadmap

Samba is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We strive to empower connection with one another, reflect the communities we serve, and tackle meaningful projects that make a real impact.

Samba may collect personal information directly from you, as a job applicant, Samba may also receive personal information from third parties, for example, in connection with a background, employment or reference check, in accordance with the applicable law. For further details, please see Samba's Applicant Privacy Policy. For residents of the EU , Samba Inc. is the data controller.

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Skills

Business intelligence
Sales
Data engineering
Microsoft Azure
Salesforce
Data warehouse
SQL
Python
Documentation
Quality assurance
Reporting
Google Analytics
Data models
Collaboration
Team leadership
Data analysis
Coaching

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