Data engineer jobs in the United States (4,757 jobs)

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Counted Nov 9, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,757
Employers: 2,043

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $126,771Across 871 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $62.01Across 501 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 12%567 listings
Hybrid: 6%306 listings
On-site: 8%375 listings

Not specified: 74% (3,509 listings)

Employers hiring include Eliassen Group (380), Booz Allen Hamilton_United States (70), 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
Experis USA
New Providence, NJ
- $70 to $74 USD / hour
We are seeking a detail-oriented Data Operations & Production Support Analyst to support campaign operations, production workflows, data quality, and issue resolution in a data-intensive…
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Data Engineer
Higgsfield
San Francisco, CA
- $200,000 to $260,000 USD / year
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Databricks Data Engineer
Eliassen Group
Santa Fe, NM
- $150,000 to $154,000 USD / year
Our client seeks a Databricks Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure data pipelines, infrastructure, and systems that support consulting services and…
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Databricks Data Engineer
Eliassen Group
Providence, RI
- $150,000 to $154,000 USD / year
Our client seeks a Databricks Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure data pipelines, infrastructure, and systems that support consulting services and…
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Senior Data Engineer
Altamira Technology Corporation
Suitland, MD
…innovative solutions leveraging common standards in architecture, data and security. Altamira believes that our people and the culture of our company differentiate us from other…
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Databricks Data Engineer
Eliassen Group
Annapolis, MD
- $150,000 to $154,000 USD / year
Our client seeks a Databricks Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure data pipelines, infrastructure, and systems that support consulting services and…
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Staff AI & Data Engineer – Databricks
Eliassen Group
Raleigh, NC
- $80 to $90 USD / hour
Our client is seeking a highly experienced Staff AI & Data Engineer to design and build enterprise-grade data and AI solutions on Databricks. This hands-on role focuses on strengthening the
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Staff AI & Data Engineer – Databricks
Eliassen Group
Montpelier, VT
- $80 to $90 USD / hour
Our client is seeking a highly experienced Staff AI & Data Engineer to design and build enterprise-grade data and AI solutions on Databricks. This hands-on role focuses on strengthening the
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AI Data Engineer
Cognizant
Austin, TX
- $100,000 to $115,000 USD / year
As an AI Data Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, building, and optimizing scalable cloud-native data engineering solutions that enable advanced AI-driven applications and…
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AI Data Engineer
Cognizant
Austin, TX
- $100,000 to $115,000 USD / year
As an AI Data Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, building, and optimizing scalable cloud-native data engineering solutions that enable advanced AI-driven applications and…
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Robotics Hardware & Data Engineer
Calder
Redwood City, CA
- $144,000 to $376,000 USD / year
We're looking for a Robotics Hardware / Data Engineer to desi
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Senior Machine Learning Data Pipeline Engineer
NVIDIA USA
CA
We are hiring a Senior Machine Learning Data Pipeline Engineer to invent and build the next generation of data pipelines for end-to-end autonomous driving foundation models. You will…
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Sr. Data Engineer
Robert Half
Newport Beach, CA
- $55 to $60 USD / hour
We're seeking a hands-on Senior Data Engineer to lead the design, optimization, and evolution of a growing data platform. This role will focus on building scalable data pipelines, improving…
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Junior Data Engineer
ARAMARK
Philadelphia, PA
We are seeking a Junior Data Engineer who will work hands-on and collaboratively with our enterprise and line of business stakeholders to support the continued
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Staff AI & Data Engineer – Databricks
Eliassen Group
Harrisburg, PA
- $80 to $90 USD / hour
Our client is seeking a highly experienced Staff AI & Data Engineer to design and build enterprise-grade data and AI solutions on Databricks. This hands-on role focuses on strengthening the
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Data Engineer, Clinical Operations
Bristol Myers Squibb
Princeton, NJ
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Staff AI & Data Engineer – Databricks
Eliassen Group
Trenton, NJ
- $80 to $90 USD / hour
Our client is seeking a highly experienced Staff AI & Data Engineer to design and build enterprise-grade data and AI solutions on Databricks. This hands-on role focuses on strengthening the
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Data Engineer - Python/Snowflake
Robert Half
Houston, TX
Join a growing data engineering team supporting mission-critical analytics and business operations within the energy, commodities trading, oil & gas, or financial services sector. This role…
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Data Engineer - Lead
Robert Half
Houston, TX
Description We are looking for an experienced Lead Data Engineer to oversee the design, implementation, and management of advanced data infrastructure in Houston, Texas. This role requires…
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Senior Data Engineer
Robert Half
Houston, TX
Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to help design and enhance scalable data platforms that support critical business operations in Houston, Texas. This role…
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Staff AI & Data Engineer – Databricks
Eliassen Group
Austin, TX
- $80 to $90 USD / hour
Our client is seeking a highly experienced Staff AI & Data Engineer to design and build enterprise-grade data and AI solutions on Databricks. This hands-on role focuses on strengthening the
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Senior Data Engineer - Top SECRET - ONSITE
VISUAL SOFT, INC
Washington, DC
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Senior Data Engineer - Top SECRET / ONSITE
VISUAL SOFT, INC
Huntsville, AL
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Staff AI & Data Engineer – Databricks
Eliassen Group
Jefferson City, MO
- $80 to $90 USD / hour
Our client is seeking a highly experienced Staff AI & Data Engineer to design and build enterprise-grade data and AI solutions on Databricks. This hands-on role focuses on strengthening the
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Data Engineer
Strategic Innovation Group LLC
Arlington, VA
- $150,000 to $185,000 USD / year
Strategic Innovation Group (SIG) is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead the data core of a new analytics platform for a federal government client. The platform consolidates program,…

West 4th Strategy

Junior Data Engineer

Remote, United States

$100,000 to $105,000 USD / year

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Job details

Pay: $100,000 to $105,000 USD / year
Apply by: Jan 28, 2027
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 30, 2026

Original job description

Data Engineer ROLE We need an experienced Data Engineer at the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)) Comptroller. This office manages the budget and financial accountability behind the programs that recruit, pay, train, and care for the people of the Department of War (DoW), and reliable data is how leadership demonstrates where every dollar goes. In this role, you will collect, clean, and transform raw data into meaningful and actionable information, apply foundational data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning techniques to large structured and unstructured datasets, and support senior data scientists in maintaining stable, well-governed analytics pipelines. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. Apply today!

RESPONSIBILITIES

Collects, cleans, and transforms raw data into meaningful and actionable information.
Helps build and maintain reliable datasets.
Helps implement techniques and analytical applications that leverage data-oriented programming languages, visualization tools, and modern computational methods.
Applies foundational data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning techniques to extract insights from large structured and unstructured datasets.
Visualizes, interprets, and reports data findings, occasionally developing dynamic or automated data reports for stakeholders.
Analyzes patterns and validates data quality.
Assists with troubleshooting data workflows.
Supports senior data scientists in maintaining stable, well-governed analytics pipelines.

BACKGROUND/REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

B.A./B.S. or M.A./M.S. in a relevant field.
One (1) to three (3) years of foundational experience using Python, SQL, R, or similar languages to support data manipulation, ETL, or analytics workflows.
Exposure to data-processing frameworks or platforms such as Databricks, Spark, or equivalent, and familiarity with mapping raw-to-scrubbed data stages.
Understanding of basic analytical concepts such as data mining, machine learning fundamentals, NLP techniques, and data modeling.
Ability to perform data validation, identify anomalies, and support data-quality governance under guidance from senior team members.
Ability to interpret trends, visualize results, and communicate data findings using dashboards and modern visualization tools.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Exposure to mission-focused analytics platforms and large-scale enterprise datasets.
Familiarity with audit workflows, financial data environments, or systems involving structured and semi-structured data integrations.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and translating business requirements into basic analytical or software tasks.
Experience building lightweight scripts or prototypes that automate small analytical tasks or data transformations.

LOCATION

Remote: Full telework

CLEARANCE

Active Secret security clearance required
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must pass a federal background investigation and meet facility and system access requirements

CLIENT

Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)) Comptroller

HOURS

40 hours per week. 8 hours per day

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

Employment Classification Eligibility: W2

COMPENSATION

Salary range: $100,000 to $105,000
Benefits: Benefits package includes options for health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options. Full benefits brochure available for review.

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: This position is W-2 only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 candidates. Relocation will not be offered. As a condition of employment, selected candidates must complete and receive favorable adjudication from a federal government background investigation as required by the client. 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

Microsoft Office
Data mining
Data modelling
Natural language processing
Programming languages
Troubleshooting
Python
SQL
R
Data engineering
Process data
Databricks
Apache Spark
Machine learning

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