What does a data engineer do?

Data engineers design, build, and maintain data pipelines that extract, transform, and load (ETL/ELT) data from various sources into warehouses and lakes. They ensure data is reliable, fresh, and accessible to analysts and data scientists.

What skills help you get hired as a data engineer?

Core skills include SQL, Python, Apache Spark or similar distributed frameworks, orchestration tools (Airflow, Dagster), and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure). Experience with dbt and data modeling is increasingly valued.

How do I apply for data engineer jobs on TryApplyNow?

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1,188+ JobsUpdated Mar 21, 2026

Data Engineer Jobs

Data engineers build the pipelines and infrastructure that power analytics and machine learning. These roles involve tools like Spark, Airflow, dbt, and cloud data warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift). If you enjoy designing systems that move and transform data at scale, these positions are for you.

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Salary Range

$99k – $308k

Top Companies

MANTECH, Mercor, Arbor, Apexon, DCCC, Capital One National Association +26 more

Job Types

98% Full Time, 2% Contract

Top Locations

Washington, District of Columbia, CA, McLean, Hillcrest Heights

Work Model

92% On-Site, 8% Hybrid

Experience Levels

46% Mid Level, 28% Senior, 14% Junior

We found 1,188 data engineer jobs currently hiring in locations including Washington, District of Columbia, CA, McLean. Salaries range from $99k to $308k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (92%), Hybrid (8%). Top employers include MANTECH, Mercor, Arbor and 29 other companies.

Companies Hiring for Data Engineer Jobs

MANTECH4 jobs

Mercor4 jobs

Arbor3 jobs

Apexon3 jobs

DCCC3 jobs

Capital One National Association2 jobs

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Junior

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Mid Level

$105k–$135k

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Senior

$179k–$308k

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Lead

$110k–$176k

3 jobs

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