Remote Data Engineering Jobs
Remote data engineering jobs pay a median $173k base, and RemoteFront is tracking 811 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
Abbott
Senior Manager, Data Engineering
haufegroup
Generative AI Engineer
Zeiders Enterprises
Data Architect Supervisor
NBCUniversal
Vice President, Content Delivery Networks
Atlassian
Head of Data Governance & Enterprise Context Engineering
Nationwide
Director, Data & AI Solutions, Financial Services, Actuarial (Remote)
Remote data engineering salary
The median base salary for a remote data engineering is $173k per year, with most roles between $150k and $200k — across 65 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 204% from entry ($69k) to manager ($210k) 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 811 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 $173k per year, with most roles between $150k and $200k — across 65 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, Encora, Innodata Inc., Valce Talent Solutions, ICF, 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?
45% 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 811 open remote data engineering roles, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of October 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.