Senior Data Engineer
Senior Data Engineer — a data role focused on python, spark, system-design.
$175,000 medianDemand 88/100high-growthRemote-friendlyData & Analytics
Core skills
What matters in this role
PythonApache SparkSystem Design
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Where Senior Data Engineers go next
easy75% overlap
Senior Data Engineer → Analytics Engineer
Natural progression from senior-data-engineer to analytics-engineer — same track, higher scope and compensation.
10 mo-25% salary
moderate52% overlap
Senior Data Engineer → Head of Data
Fast-track jump from senior-data-engineer to head-of-data — ambitious but very achievable with focused skill-building.
15 mo+40% salary
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Paths that lead to Senior Data Engineer
Employers
Top employers hiring Senior Data Engineers
NetflixUberAirbnb
Countries
USAUKCanadaGermanyIndiaSingaporeUAEAustralia
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