Level

Remote data engineer jobs: 85 open roles (Sep 2026)

Live postings with “data engineer” in the job title. Each job is rated Level 1–4 for how much AI is in the actual work, highest level first. Apply directly on the employer's site.

remote roles
85
Level 3+ (AI in the daily work)
31
median starting salary
$186,065

Companies hiring data engineers

Common questions

How many remote data engineer jobs are open right now?

85 live postings on Level. 31 of them are Level 3 or 4, meaning AI is part of the daily work. Counted September 2026; the list refreshes every six hours.

How much do remote data engineer jobs pay?

The median starting salary is $186,065 a year, measured on the 35 postings that publish an annual salary range in US dollars. Measured September 2026.

Are there entry-level remote data engineer jobs?

2 postings are junior roles or internships. Most ask for prior experience. Counted September 2026.

Which companies are hiring remote data engineers?

By number of live postings: Jobgether (20), SunnyData (11), Coinbase (4), OpenAI (4), Hinge Health (3). Counted September 2026.

Method: Live postings with “data engineer” in the job title. Only jobs the employer marks remote. Counted September 2026. The median is taken on postings that publish an annual salary range in US dollars. Refreshed every six hours. Levels follow our method.