Level

Data engineer jobs: 148 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.

open roles
148
Level 3+ (AI in the daily work)
49
remote
85
median starting salary
$180,000

Senior Data Engineer

L1

GeminiRemote · New York, New York; Miami, Florida; Remote (USA)$126k-$180k

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Companies hiring data engineers

Common questions

How many data engineer jobs are open right now?

148 live postings on Level. 49 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 data engineer jobs pay?

The median starting salary is $180,000 a year, measured on the 67 postings that publish an annual salary range in US dollars. Measured September 2026.

Are there remote data engineer jobs?

Yes: 85 of the 148 postings (57%) are marked remote by the employer. See the remote data engineer jobs list. Counted September 2026.

Are there entry-level data engineer jobs?

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

Which companies are hiring data engineers?

By number of live postings: Jobgether (20), SunnyData (11), OpenAI (7), Aircall (4), Airwallex (4). Counted September 2026.

Method: Live postings with “data engineer” in the job title. 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.