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Entry Level Data Platform Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Data Platform Engineer

San Francisco, CA

$134.90K - $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

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$122.40K - $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

$122.40K - $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 ...

Need Data Platform Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$136.20K - $163.60K/yr

Data Platform Engineer Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite) Duration: Long Term Contract Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Data Platform Engineer with strong expertise in building and scaling ...

Data Platform Engineer

Austin, TX

$113.50K - $136.30K/yr

JOB SUMMARY Apptronik is seeking a Data Platform Engineer to join our Data Platform team. In this role, you will build and maintain the backend systems that ingest, organize, and serve the robotic ...

Data Platform Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$134.20K - $161.10K/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

$122.40K - $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

Austin, TX · On-site

$113.50K - $136.30K/yr

JOB SUMMARY Apptronik is seeking a Data Platform Engineer to join our Data Platform team. In this role, you will build and maintain the backend systems that ingest, organize, and serve the robotic ...

Data Platform Engineer

Denver, NY · On-site

$205K - $316K/yr

About the Role: We're hiring Data Platform Engineers across multiple levels (Staff - Principal Engineer), with leveling determined through the interview process. In this role, you'll design and build ...

Data Platform Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$205K - $316K/yr

About the Role: We're hiring Data Platform Engineers across multiple levels (Staff - Principal Engineer), with leveling determined through the interview process. In this role, you'll design and build ...

Data Platform Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$113.50K - $136.30K/yr

We are looking for a Data Platform Engineer to design and build the connective tissue between real-world data systems and our AI platform. You will create scalable, reusable data connectors and ...

Entry Level Data Engineer

Arizona City, AZ

$115.30K - $138.40K/yr

... Cloud Platform ). * Cross-Functional Collaboration * Collaborate with data analysts, data ... as an Entry-Level Data Engineer * Start a tech career with no prior experience required

Lead, Data Platform Engineer

Raritan, NJ · On-site

$132K - $150K/yr

Lead, Data Platform Engineer Job Code: A011.10409 Job Location: Raritan, NJ Job Type: Full-Time Rate of Pay: $132,000 - $150,000 Job Duties: Design, build, and maintain scalable data platform ...

Data Platform Engineer, Fauna

New York, NY

$125.30K - $150.40K/yr

We are looking for a Data Platform Engineer to build the foundational data systems that power our robotics and machine learning development. In this role, you will design and implement the ...

... 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.

Data Platform Engineer, Fauna

New York, NY

$125.30K - $150.40K/yr

We are looking for a Data Platform Engineer to build the foundational data systems that power our robotics and machine learning development. In this role, you will design and implement the ...

Data Platform Engineer, Fauna

New York, NY

$125.30K - $150.40K/yr

We are looking for a Data Platform Engineer to build the foundational data systems that power our robotics and machine learning development. In this role, you will design and implement the ...

Data Platform Engineer, Fauna

New York, NY

$125.30K - $150.40K/yr

We are looking for a Data Platform Engineer to build the foundational data systems that power our robotics and machine learning development. In this role, you will design and implement the ...

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

As of May 29, 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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Data Platform Engineer

Data Platform Engineer

Quantix

San Francisco, CA

$134.90K - $162K/yr

Full-time

Posted 9 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.