Data engineer jobs in the United States (4,773 jobs)

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Counted Nov 8, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,773
Employers: 2,045

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $126,782Across 869 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $62.21Across 519 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 12%565 listings
Hybrid: 6%305 listings
On-site: 8%376 listings

Not specified: 74% (3,527 listings)

Employers hiring include Eliassen Group (392), Booz Allen Hamilton_United States (70), Insight Global (66).

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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 - Databricks
Steampunk
McLean, VA
We are looking for seasoned Data Engineer to work with our team and our clients to develop enterprise grade data platforms, services, and pipelines in Databricks. We are looking for more…
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Azure Data Engineer- Lead
Spyglass
Remote, United States
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Senior Data Engineer
Cricut
South Jordan, UT
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Senior, Data Engineer | Sunnyvale
Walmart Inc.
United States
- $117,000 to $234,000 USD / year
Walmart is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures that support business insights and decis
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SAP Data Engineer/Architect
Insight Global
Remote, United States
- From $28 USD / hour
- Deep knowledge and experience of SAP S/4HANA from a data engineer and architect perspective
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Senior Data Engineer
UnitedHealth Group
Eden Prairie, MN
- $91,700 to $163,700 USD / year
…by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, and data they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive…
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Senior Data Engineer
Tala
Remote, United States
- $130,000 to $200,000 USD / year
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Junior Data Engineer
The Bison Group LLC
Springfield, VA
As a Junior Data Engineer, you will support an exciting National Security mission to position NGA to be the enterprise and community GEOINT data provider, improving the way analysts,…
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Senior Data Engineer
The Bison Group LLC
Springfield, VA
As a Senior Data Engineer, you will support an exciting National Security mission to position NGA to be the enterprise and community GEOINT data provider, improving the way analysts,…
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Mid Data Engineer
The Bison Group LLC
Springfield, VA
As a Mid Data Engineer, you will support an exciting National Security mission to position NGA to be the enterprise and community GEOINT data provider, improving the way analysts,…
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Data Engineer, Operations Analytics
Rowan Digital Infrastructure
Denver, CO · Seattle, WA
- $109,000 to $125,000 USD / year
At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who…
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Associate Data Engineer
Casey's
Ankeny, IA
We are looking for an Associate Data Engineer who is curious, collaborative, and motivated to
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Data Engineer @ Stuller
LED FastStart
Lafayette, LA
…continue delivering an unparalleled customer experience. The Data Engineering department oversees the standardization, management, and adoption of services that support key technology…
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Staff Agentic Data Engineer – Data Platform
Nucleus Security
Remote, United States
Are you looking for more in life than just building another data pipeline? Does upending cybersecurity resonate with you? We're a rapidly expanding cybersecurity company revolutionizing…
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Snowflake AI Data Engineer
Randstad USA
Las Vegas, NV
- $50 to $60 USD / hour
Join our Data & AI Practice to design, build, and deploy next-generation enterprise AI and data platform solutions. In this role, you will architect modern scalable platforms, implement…
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Senior Data Engineer (Cloud, Databricks & Advanced Analytics)
Kelly Services
Dallas, TX
…North America. This fully remote opportunity is ideal for a data engineering professional who thrives on building scalable data platforms and end-to-end data pipelines that directly impact…
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Sr. Data Engineer
ManpowerGroup
Dallas, TX
- $88 to $95 USD / hour
Our client is seeking a Sr. Data Engineer to join their team.
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Management Consultant - Data Engineer
IBM
Austin, TX · Houston, TX · Irving, TX · Dallas, TX
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DATA SCIENTIST (DATA ARCHITECT/DATA ENGINEER/AI-ML SPECIALIST)
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
Hanover, MD · Boyers, PA · Quantico, VA · Stafford, VA
- $105,262 to $160,933 USD / year
DCSA Acquisition and Technology, National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) is seeking a non-supervisory Data Scientist (Data Architect/Data Engineer/AI-ML Specialist). The incumbent…
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Data Engineer 4 (Manager, IC)-EDT
Capital One
McLean, VA · Richmond, VA
…real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking Data Engineers who are passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies. In this role, you’ll be at the…
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Sr. Data Engineer
Exact Sciences Corp
United States
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Staff Data Engineer
Exact Sciences Corp
United States
The Staff Data Engineer is a senior, hands-on technical contributor within an Enterprise Data domain, owning technical design and the
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IT Specialist (Data Engineer)
Railroad Retirement Board
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- $90,925 to $118,204 USD / year
…responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and infrastructure to collect, store, process, and deliver large datasets in support of the agency's…
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IT Specialist (Data Engineer)
Railroad Retirement Board
Little Rock, AR · Baltimore, MD · Jacksonville, FL · Denver, CO · Spokane, WA · Indianapolis, IN · Salt Lake City, UT · Wichita, KS · Richmond, VA · Decatur, IL · Milwaukee, WI · Huntington, WV · Covina, CA · Joliet, IL · Mesa, AZ · Des Moines, IA · Birmingham, AL · Roanoke, VA · Chicago, IL · New Orleans, LA · Atlanta, GA · Louisville, KY · Tampa, FL · Roseville, CA · Washington, DC · Seattle, WA · Oakland, CA · Philadelphia, PA · Saint Louis, MO · Boston, MA · Nashville, TN · New York, NY · Cincinnati, OH · Harrisburg, PA · Charlotte, NC · Fargo, ND · Fort Worth, TX · Albany, NY · Albuquerque, NM · Saint Paul, MN · Altoona, PA · Scranton, PA · Buffalo, NY · Omaha, NE · Portland, OR · Central Islip, NY · Houston, TX · Pittsburgh, PA · Detroit, MI · Cleveland, OH · Duluth, MN · Billings, MT · Newark, NJ · Kansas City, MO
- $90,925 to $118,204 USD / year
…responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and infrastructure to collect, store, process, and deliver large datasets in support of the agency's…
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Specialist, Data Engineer - Snowflake and Python
Nationwide Life and Annuity Insurance Co
OH · AZ · IA

SMX

Cleared Data Engineer (5786)

United States

$115,000 - $187,000 USD

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Job details

Pay: $115,000 - $187,000 USD
Apply by: Nov 30, 2026
Experience: 8 years of professional experience in a data engineering or backend software engineering role.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 28, 2026

Original job description

SMX is hiring a Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize systems for data collection, storage, access, and analytics at scale

The ideal candidate will analyze and organize raw data, build robust data systems, and explore ways to enhance data quality and reliability. This role involves collaborating with analytics and business teams to transform raw information from different sources into high-quality, accessible data pipelines.

Create data pipelines that convert raw data into formats usable by data scientists, data-centric applications, and other data consumers
Make data available, accessible, and secure to stakeholders.
Ensure data pipelines meet Service Level Agreements and performance standards
Monitor data repositories and data pipelines to ensure operational efficiency and take action to address and resolve problems
Implement orchestration and automation solution for data pipelines

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree in computer science, - Information Technology, Data Engineering, or a related field.
8 years of professional experience in a data engineering or backend software engineering role.
Active Secret security clearance.
Strong proficiency in SQL and data query creation.
Experience with data modeling, data migration, and ETL functions.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interface with customers

Desired Skills & Experience

Experience supporting AI/ML pipelines, vectorization, or embedding generation
Experience with data governance, access controls, or sensitive data protection
Exposure to DevOps/CI-CD patterns for data workflows
Experience with Databricks
Experience with real-time data streaming and event-driven architectures

The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$115,000 - $187,000 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

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Computer technology
Data engineering
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Data modelling
Communication skills
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