Data Engineer
Very High DemandBuild and maintain the data infrastructure — pipelines, warehouses, and ingestion systems — that data teams depend on.
Average Salary
$105K – $175K
Varies by experience, location, and company size
Job Outlook
High demand as the foundation for analytics and ML projects, with growth in real-time streaming and data mesh architectures.
Top Skills
Python / ScalaSQLApache SparkAirflow / DagsterETL / ELT DesignCloud Data Services (BigQuery, Redshift)Data Modelingdbt