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Senior Big Data Software Engineer Jobs in Seattle, WA

Big Data Engineer

Renton, WA · On-site

$63 - $83.25/hr

Big Data Engineer Location: Renton, Washington Duration: 6 Months Top Three Skills: * 5-years in SQL, SQL Server, Oracle, JDBC * 5-years in Hadoop, HDFS, MapReduce, YARN * 5-years in Sqoop, Oozie ...

Big Data developer

Redmond, WA · On-site

$59.25 - $77/hr

Big Data developer Redmond, WA Long term Contract (On W2) Need a Strong candidate with Big data and ... Technical mentoring of other engineers within the software team. Qualifications Industry experience ...

Big Data developer

Redmond, WA · On-site

$59.25 - $77/hr

Big Data developer Redmond, WA Long term Contract (On W2) Need a Strong candidate with Big data and ... engineers within the software team. Qualifications • Industry experience with design and ...

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How much do senior big data software engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior big data software engineer in Seattle, WA is $71.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61.01 and $80.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Big Data Software Engineer vs Data Engineer?

AspectSenior Big Data Software EngineerData Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in CS or related field, often with experience in big data toolsBachelor's/Master's in CS, Data Science, or related field, with focus on data pipelines
Work EnvironmentDevelops and optimizes big data processing systems, often in cloud or on-premise environmentsBuilds and maintains data pipelines, databases, and ETL processes for data storage and analysis
Industry UsageUsed in tech, finance, healthcare, and industries with large-scale data needsCommon across industries requiring data integration and management

While both roles work with large datasets, a Senior Big Data Software Engineer focuses on designing and optimizing big data processing systems, whereas a Data Engineer primarily builds and maintains data pipelines and infrastructure. The roles often overlap but differ in scope and focus.

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Infographic showing various Senior Big Data Software Engineer job openings in Seattle, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $149,082 per year, or $71.7 per hour.

Senior Software Engineer - Big Data/ML Ops

Truveta

Seattle, WA • On-site, Remote

$155K - $190K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago


Job description

Senior Software Engineer - Big Data/ML Ops

Truveta is the world's first health provider led data platform with a vision of Saving Lives with Data. Our mission is to enable researchers to find cures faster, empower every clinician to be an expert, and help families make the most informed decisions about their care. Achieving Truveta' s ambitious vision requires an incredible team of talented and inspired people with a special combination of health, software and big data experience who share our company values.

This position is based out of our headquarters in the Greater Seattle area.  #LI-hybrid

Who We Need 

Truveta is rapidly building a talented and diverse team to tackle complex health and technical challenges. Beyond core capabilities, we are seeking problem solvers, passionate and collaborative teammates, and those willing to roll up their sleeves while making a difference. If you are interested in the opportunity to pursue purposeful work, join a mission-driven team, and build a rewarding career while having fun, Truveta may be the perfect fit for you.

This Opportunity 

If you are seeking a sense of purpose in your software job and are motivated by solving computing problems that can have a direct impact on people's lives, then Truveta may be the perfect fit for you. 

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to participate in multi model data processing team. This role requires deep technical expertise in cloud-native infrastructure, distributed systems, as well as strong product thinking. You will partner closely with Compute Platform, security, ML engineering, and applied AI teams to understand business needs, define platform requirements, and build self-service capabilities that help teams move quickly and safely. Success in this role will directly influence how Truveta delivers data at scale using AI models and tools.

Responsibilities:

  • Leverage software engineering skills to build and deliver reliable, secure and scalable software solutions using modern cloud-based paradigms across different components in Truveta.
  • Collaborate closely with partner teams inside & outside of Truveta.
  • Show creativity and curiosity to build integration proof of concepts across the Truveta and partner ecosystems.
  • Bring your curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit, and passion to deliver on the promise of technology in the difficult, competitive, and exciting industry of healthcare.

We are seeking backend engineers who:

  • Have proven experience building reliable, secure and scalable software solutions using modern cloud-based paradigms. 
  • Have experience integrating with and building scalable microservices.
  • Have familiarities with LLMs and generative models for various applications.
  • Have prior experiences with Agentic AI platforms. 
  • Utilize their expertise in deploying large-scale machine learning models in production environments.
  • Are quick learners knowing how to iterate and evolve a distributed software solution while carefully balancing the needs of privacy, security and reliability against a changing product landscape.
  • Have knowledge and experience in using and designing distributed systems, data pipelines, APIs and consumption experiences.
  • Strictly adhere to Truveta principles in support of ethical innovation.
  • Willingness to commit to ongoing training on key topics like privacy, ethics, and security.

Key Qualifications: 

  • 5+ years of experience building production quality software in a team setting. 
  • 2+ years of experience working on modern cloud-native platforms and languages (AWS, GCP, Azure) 
  • Some familiarity with crafting modular APIs and building engaging and intuitive web experiences.
  • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or related field.

Why Truveta?

Be a part of building something special. Now is the perfect time to join Truveta. We have strong, established leadership with decades of success. We are well-funded. We are building a culture that prioritizes people and their passions across personal, professional, and everything in between. Join us as we build an amazing company together.

We Offer:

  • Interesting and meaningful work for every career stage
  • Great benefits package
  • Comprehensive benefits with strong medical, dental and vision insurance plans
  • 401K plan
  • Professional development & training opportunities for continuous learning
  • Work/life autonomy via flexible work hours and flexible paid time off
  • Generous parental leave
  • Regular team activities (virtual and in-person)
  • The base pay for this position is $155,000 to $190,000. The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target. Pay is based on several factors including location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles are eligible for additional compensation such as incentive pay and stock options.

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.

Truveta is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and empowering workplace. We believe that having employees, interns, and contractors with diverse backgrounds enables Truveta to better meet our mission and serve patients and health communities around the world. We recognize that opportunities in technology historically excluded and continue to disproportionately exclude Black and Indigenous people, people of color, people from working class backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ people. We strongly encourage individuals with these identities to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements.

Please note that all applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer as we are unable to sponsor work visas or permits (e.g. F-1 OPT, H1-B) at this time. We appreciate your interest in the position and encourage you to explore future opportunities with us.