Remote Data Engineering Jobs
Remote data engineering jobs pay a median $197k base, and RemoteFront is tracking 611 open right now — refreshed hourly from 20,000+ company career pages, no recruiter spam. The most in-demand skills right now are Data Engineering, Machine Learning, AI.
Most in-demand data engineering skills
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SIEM and Data Management Engineer, Managed Security
Rackspace
Director, Data Engineering (Remote)
Huron Consulting Group
Data Engineer, AI, Agents, & Context
Huron Consulting Group
Digital Analyst, Enterprise Data Management
Eli Lilly
Senior Director, Real-World Data Operations Lead
Eli Lilly
Senior Director, Real World Data Architect - Engineer
Eli Lilly
Integrated Risk Data Engineer
Mercury
Head of Data Engineering & Platform
Workana
Enterprise Data & AI Orchestration Architect
Stanley Black & Decker
Senior Manager, Data Engineering
ServiceNow
Senior Staff Technical Product Owner, FinOps Data Platform & Engineering (Remote)
Remote data engineering salary
The median base salary for a remote data engineering is $197k per year, with most roles between $161k and $221k — across 63 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 90% from mid level ($116k) to c level ($220k) as you move up.
Base salary only (excludes bonus, commission, and equity). Median of remote US postings that disclosed pay, updated hourly. National averages (all employers, all settings) may differ.
Who's hiring remote data engineerings
Experience mix across 611 open remote data engineering roles.
Top companies hiring remote data engineerings
Frequently asked questions
How much do remote data engineerings make?
The median base salary for a remote data engineering is about $197k per year, with most roles between $161k and $221k — across 63 employers that disclosed pay. This is base pay only — it excludes bonus, commission, and equity.
What companies are hiring remote data engineerings?
Companies hiring remote data engineerings right now include Jobgether, Netflix, Livefront, Eli Lilly, GDIT, among others. RemoteFront pulls every listing straight from company career pages, so the employer list reflects who's actually hiring today.
What skills do you need for a remote data engineering job?
Across current remote data engineering postings, the most requested skills are Data Engineering, Machine Learning, AI, Python, SQL, AWS. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote data engineering jobs require?
44% of open remote data engineering roles are senior-level, but the feed spans entry through lead — filter by seniority to match your experience.
Can you really work as a data engineering remotely?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 611 open remote data engineering roles, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of August 2026.
How do I find legitimate remote data engineering jobs?
Every remote data engineering job on RemoteFront comes straight from a verified company career page — no reposts, no recruiter spam, no scams. Browse the latest above, or save a search to get new roles the moment they post.