Remote Data Engineer Jobs in Canada
Remote data engineer jobs in Canada pay a median $147k base, and RemoteFront is tracking 84 open right now — refreshed hourly from 20,000+ company career pages, no recruiter spam. The most in-demand skills right now are SQL, Python, Data.
These roles are open to candidates based in Canada, including globally-remote positions you can do from anywhere.
Most in-demand data engineer skills
Remote data engineer salary
The median base salary for a remote data engineer is $147k per year, with most roles between $123k and $165k — across 23 employers that disclosed pay.
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 engineers
Experience mix across 84 open remote data engineer roles.
Top companies hiring remote data engineers
Frequently asked questions
How much do remote data engineers make in Canada?
The median base salary for a remote data engineer in Canada is about $147k per year, with most roles between $123k and $165k — across 23 employers that disclosed pay. This is base pay only — it excludes bonus, commission, and equity.
What companies are hiring remote data engineers?
Companies hiring remote data engineers right now include Launch Potato, Tiger Analytics, Cority, Life360, Fleetio, 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 engineer job?
Across current remote data engineer postings, the most requested skills are SQL, Python, Data, AWS, dbt, Spark. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote data engineer jobs require?
67% of open remote data engineer 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 engineer remotely in Canada?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 84 open remote data engineer roles in Canada, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of July 2026.
How do I find legitimate remote data engineer jobs?
Every remote data engineer 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.