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Entry Level Data Platform Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Data Platform Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$134K - $162K/yr

Data Platform Engineer Location: San Francisco, CA Type: Direct Hire Our client in the San Francisco, CA area is looking for a Data Platform Engineer to join their team on a direct hire basis. This ...

Data Platform Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$134K - $162K/yr

They are seeking a Data Platform Engineer to join a motivated start-up focused on delivering healthcare solutions, where the engineer will design and implement ideas while contributing to the ...

Data Platform Engineer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$122K - $147K/yr

General Join our engineering team as a Data Platform Engineer where you'll build robust data processing applications and analytics solutions. We're looking for someone who thrives at the intersection ...

Data Platform Engineer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$122K - $147K/yr

General Join our engineering team as a Data Platform Engineer where you'll build robust data processing applications and analytics solutions. We're looking for someone who thrives at the intersection ...

Data Platform Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$134K - $161K/yr

Cloud & Data Platforms AWS Azure Databricks Familiarity with modern data platforms: Data lakes Data warehouses Snowflake, Redshift Data Engineering & Quality Understanding of: Data models, Data ...

Data Platform Engineer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$122K - $147K/yr

General Join our engineering team as a Data Platform Engineer where you'll build robust data processing applications and analytics solutions. We're looking for someone who thrives at the intersection ...

Data Platform Engineer

Cincinnati, OH

$109K - $131K/yr

ComResource is looking for a Data Platform Engineer. Responsibilities: * Design and implement Dataiku Project Standards to act as a production readiness linter, ensuring all projects meet naming ...

Data Platform Engineer

Santa Cruz, CA · On-site +1

$132K - $158K/yr

As aData Platform Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, building, and delivering modern data platforms for our customers while also partnering directly with them to ensure successful ...

Entry Level Data/AI Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$121K - $146K/yr

Entry-Level Data & AI Consultant PCS Global Tech is a Microsoft Solutions Partner and technology ... platforms, SQL development, AI-enabled data solutions, and enterprise technology consulting.

... Engineer gesucht. Ziel ist der Aufbau, Betrieb und die Weiterentwicklung einer stabilen ... Premise AI- und Data-Plattform zur Unterstutzung von Data-Science- und KI-Projekten.

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Big Data Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Entry-Level Data Engineer Job Title: Entry-Level Data Engineer Location: Candidate must be open ... Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. * Exposure to big data ...

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How much do entry level data platform engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level data platform engineer in the United States is $129,716.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $114,500.00 and $137,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Data Platform Engineer vs Data Analyst?

AspectEntry Level Data Platform EngineerData Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in CS, Data Science, or related field; knowledge of SQL, cloud platformsBachelor's in Statistics, Math, or related; proficiency in Excel, SQL, data visualization tools
Work EnvironmentDeveloping and maintaining data infrastructure, working with data engineers and cloud servicesAnalyzing data sets, creating reports, and visualizations for business insights
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, data-driven organizations, cloud service providersMarketing, finance, healthcare, and other industries requiring data insights

While both roles involve working with data, Entry Level Data Platform Engineers focus on building and maintaining data infrastructure, whereas Data Analysts interpret data to generate insights. The roles often overlap in skills like SQL but differ in responsibilities and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Data Platform Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,716 per year, or $62.4 per hour.

Data Platform Engineer

Quantix

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$134K - $162K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago


Job description

Company Description

Since 2002, Quantix ProTech has successfully delivered IT resources and solutions to companies while building a solid reputation for integrity and consistent quality.  Quantix ProTech continues to partner with the commercial sector for specialized IT placement and staffing services.  Quantix ProTech was recently featured in US News and World Report and Forbes. 

Job Description

Job Title: Data Platform Engineer
Location:  San Francisco, CA
Type:  Direct Hire
Job Description:  Our client in the San Francisco, CA area is looking for a Data Platform Engineer to join their team on a direct hire basis.  This person will join a motivated start-up that is focused on its mission to aid in the delivery of healthcare solutions.  This is a fantastic opportunity to join the ground floor of a development effort, be able to design and implement your ideas and have an impact on the direction of the software.  This position will be responsible for dimensional modeling, data warehousing, utilizing the Django/Python framework.  This position will bring technical design and development expertise, but will not have people management responsibilities.  
Required Skills:
1) Django / Python.
2) Dimensional modeling.
3) Data warehousing.

Qualifications

Required Skills:
1) Django / Python.
2) Dimensional modeling.
3) Data warehousing.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. If interested, please send your resume to henriquez@quantixinc. com or call me at 303-557-4014.