Data engineer jobs in the United States (4,779 jobs)

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Counted Nov 8, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,779
Employers: 2,043

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $126,786Across 864 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $62.25Across 524 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 12%565 listings
Hybrid: 6%306 listings
On-site: 8%378 listings

Not specified: 74% (3,530 listings)

Employers hiring include Eliassen Group (394), Booz Allen Hamilton_United States (73), 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.

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Senior Data Engineer
CoStar Realty Information, Inc.
United States
- $124,000 to $190,000 USD / year
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Senior Data Engineer, Analytics
Grindr
Chicago, IL · San Francisco, CA · Palo Alto, CA
- $127,577 to $170,102 USD / year
The Data Engineering team turns raw product data into the trusted datasets that power decisions across Grindr, from dashboards and experimentation to machine learning models and features in…
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Data Engineer
NuView Analytics
Remote, United States
- $100,000 to $140,000 USD / year
At NuView Analytics, we help companies accelerate the time to insights from their data. We do this in three ways: data analytics, data diligence, and fractional data science. Our clients…
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Data Engineer, Senior
Booz Allen Hamilton_United States
Charlottesville, VA · Alexandria, 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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Hartford, CT · St. Paul, MN
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Naperville, IL
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Remote, United States
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West 4th Strategy

Data Engineer (Hybrid)

Arlington, VA, United States

Salary range: $150,000 - $160,000

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Job details

Pay: Salary range: $150,000 - $160,000
Apply by: Dec 13, 2026
Experience: 3+ years of experience as a Data Engineer
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 14, 2026

Original job description

Data Engineer We need an experienced Data Engineer at the National Guard Bureau (NGB). The NGB is the link between the Army and Air National Guard and the Department of War (DoW). You will support operations on the Minuteman project team, which manages the NGB's enterprise data environment within the DoW's central analytics platform, and plays a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining the Minuteman Community Space's data infrastructure and systems. In this role, you will design and implement end-to-end data pipelines using ETL processes and technologies including Databricks, Python, Spark, Scala, JavaScript/JSON, and SQL, working closely with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and design optimal data models and architectures that ensure efficient data processing and analysis. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design, develop, and implement end-to-end data pipelines, utilizing ETL processes and technologies such as Databricks, Python, Spark, Scala, JavaScript/JSON, and SQL
Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and design optimal data models and architectures
Create and optimize data pipelines from scratch, ensuring scalability, reliability, and high-performance processing
Perform data cleansing, data integration, and data quality assurance activities to maintain the accuracy and integrity of large datasets
Leverage big data technologies to efficiently process and analyze large datasets
Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to provide timely and accurate data insights and support decision-making processes
Troubleshoot data-related problems and provide innovative solutions to address complex data challenges
Implement and enforce data governance policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Three (3) to ten (10) years of directly related experience
Available to work onsite in Arlington, VA 1-2 days per week
3+ years of experience as a Data Engineer
Proficiency in ETL processes and firsthand experience with technologies such as Databricks, Python, Spark, Scala, JavaScript/JSON, SQL, and Jupyter Notebooks
Experience working with large datasets and leveraging big data technologies to process and analyze data efficiently
Understanding of data modeling/visualization, database design principles, and data governance practices

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with the Department of War (DoW) mission and associated datasets
Previous experience with Advana or the War Data Platform
Experience with APIs
Experience with Machine Learning models and/or Generative AI
Experience building within Palantir Foundry applications, including Workshop, Ontology Manager, and Gaia

EDUCATION

B.A./B.S. or M.A./M.S. in a related field

LOCATION

National Capital Region. Onsite in Arlington, VA 1-2 days per week – Required

CLEARANCE

Active Secret security clearance
U.S. citizenship is required since this role supports the U.S. Federal government

CLIENT

OUSD Personnel & Readiness (P&R), Minuteman project team

WORK HOURS

40 hours per week. 8 hours per day

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

Employment Classification Eligibility - W2

COMPENSATION

Salary range: $150,000 - $160,000
Benefits: Benefits package includes options for health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options

West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.

Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.

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Skills

Data engineering
Databricks
Python
Apache Spark
Scala
JavaScript
SQL
Data models
Process data
Perform data cleansing
Quality assurance
Decision making
Troubleshoot
Regulatory compliance
Jupyter
Data modelling
Design principles
Machine learning

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