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Senior Data Engineer Jobs
514 open senior Data Engineer roles across the US.
Latest senior Data Engineer jobs
Senior Data Engineer - ETL | Data Integration
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4 days agoData Engineer - Axion
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4 days agoData Engineer, Specialist - DADES3001
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4 days agoPrincipal Data Engineer (Remote)
4 days agoLead Data Engineer (Remote)
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4 days agoLead Data Engineer - Identity
4 days agoMarket overview
The US market for senior data engineer positions currently features 1000 open roles, reflecting robust demand for professionals who architect scalable data systems and drive enterprise-level insights. Hiring managers prioritize candidates with 5-8+ years of experience to tackle expansive scopes, including the design and optimization of data pipelines, enforcement of data governance, and integration of tools like Snowflake for high-stakes environments. These roles often split between individual contributor positions focused on deep technical execution—such as building ETL processes and ensuring data quality—and leadership tracks where seniors guide cross-functional teams on complex migrations and compliance. Top employers aggressively recruiting include Jobgether with 75 openings, Capital One at 24 positions, and CapTech Consulting offering 20 roles, each seeking expertise to support their data-driven strategies. Essential skills dominate postings: Python for scripting robust applications, SQL for querying vast datasets, and AWS for cloud-based infrastructure management. Compensation for these senior positions centers on a median midpoint salary of $156,750, establishing a premium over mid-level roles due to the heightened accountability and strategic impact expected. For candidates with 5-8+ years, strengthen your application by quantifying achievements in data modeling projects, such as reducing pipeline latency by specific percentages or scaling systems to handle terabyte volumes, to demonstrate immediate value to discerning recruiters.
Top hiring employers
- capitalone39 open roles
- bah14 open roles
- guidehouse8 open roles
- generalmotors8 open roles
- travelers7 open roles
Frequently asked questions
What is the average compensation for a senior Data Engineer?+
The median posted midpoint salary for senior Data Engineer roles in Jobply's index is $175,000. Total compensation (including equity and bonus) is typically higher than the posted base range.
Which companies hire the most senior Data Engineers?+
capitalone currently has the most open senior Data Engineer roles in Jobply's index. Other top employers include capitalone, bah, guidehouse.
Do these senior Data Engineer roles include management responsibility?+
Some do — look for titles containing "Lead", "Principal", or "Manager". The majority are senior individual-contributor (IC) roles; the job description will state expected scope.
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