USA · Updated Daily

Senior Data Engineer Jobs in the USA

Senior data engineer jobs in the USA at NBCUniversal, Roblox, Affirm, and Kin. Updated daily.

Get Today’s Job List

Premium $7/month, cancel anytime

Live Job Feed

Latest Senior Data Engineer Jobs in the United States

Fresh listings from the DevBlast feed. Members see the company, salary info, and direct apply link.

Senior Data Engineer Roles in the USA

We curate senior data roles from media, games, and fintech companies across the USA.

📊

Senior Data Engineer
💻

Senior Software Engineer, Data

🏗️

Data Platform Engineer

🧠

Machine Learning Engineer
🐍

Python Developer
🗄️

Backend Engineer
🌍

Remote Data Engineer

🧭

Staff Software Engineer

Senior Data Engineer Salary Ranges in the USA (2026)

What software engineers earn at each level in the US. This page lists the Senior roles.

Junior Software Engineer
$73K - $119K
Mid-Level Software Engineer
$88K - $135K
Senior Software Engineer
$121K - $179K
Lead Software Engineer
$126K - $189K

*US market data from DevBlast's software engineer pay bands, the closest tracked role. Salaries listed in USD and vary by city, company size, and experience.

What US Companies Look For in Senior Data Engineers

US companies are competitive, and here is what gets you hired.

💻 Languages

  • Python
  • SQL
  • Scala or Java
  • Bash
  • dbt

📊 Data Work

  • Spark and Databricks
  • Batch and streaming pipelines
  • Warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery)
  • Orchestration (Airflow)
  • Data quality and monitoring

🌟 What US Companies Specifically Want

  • Shipped systems you can point to
  • Code samples on GitHub
  • Clear system design reasoning
  • Strong written communication
  • Pipelines you built and kept reliable

💡 How to Stand Out in the USA

  • CV tailored to the role
  • Measurable results, not just duties
  • Right to work in the US confirmed
  • A data pipeline you can walk through end to end
  • Apply within 24 hours of posting

Senior Data Engineer Jobs in the USA FAQ

Are there senior data engineer jobs in the USA?
Yes. Companies including NBCUniversal, Roblox, Affirm, and Kin list senior data roles in the USA, from media and games to fintech and insurance. DevBlast tracks new senior data roles in the USA every day.
What roles are on this page?
Every US job in the DevBlast feed with senior and data in the title. That includes Senior Data Engineer roles, but also software engineers on data teams, so read each listing.
What is the salary for a senior data engineer in the USA?
In the US: Junior Software Engineers earn $73K-$119K, Mid-Level $88K-$135K, Senior $121K-$179K, and Lead positions $126K-$189K, based on DevBlast's software engineer pay bands, the closest tracked role. Pay varies by location, company size, and specialization.
Are there remote senior data engineer jobs in the USA?
A few. Two of the eight US senior data roles in the DevBlast feed this month are remote, and the rest are on-site or hybrid in places like New York, Houston, San Mateo, and San Diego.
How do I find senior data engineer jobs in the USA?
DevBlast curates senior data engineer jobs daily and shows the country on every role. Applying within the first 24-48 hours gives you the best chance of being reviewed, so subscribe and check your inbox for 10-60+ developer jobs a day with direct apply links.

Browse More Developer Jobs

Explore all roles for this discipline, other US roles, remote roles, or other levels.

Senior Data Engineer Jobs Data Engineer Jobs in the USA Remote Data Engineer Jobs Machine Learning Engineer Jobs in the USA Senior Software Engineer Jobs in the USA Python Developer Jobs Backend Engineer Jobs in the USA Platform Engineer Jobs in the USA Data Engineer Jobs Data Engineer Jobs in Poland Analytics Engineer Jobs Data Engineer Jobs in Canada

Get These Jobs Before They Fill Up

DevBlast members see the company, salary info, and the direct apply link the moment a job posts. Apply in the first 24-48 hours, when your odds are best.

Get Today’s Job List

Premium $7/month or $60/year (3 months free) · cancel anytime