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10 of the Most Popular Types of Remote Data Engineer Jobs in 2026

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The qualifications that you need to become a remote data engineer include a degree in computer science or computer engineering. Most employers expect at least a bachelor’s degree, while some prefer master’s degree holders. You also need skills in database design, data mining, and the SQL family of languages. Employers prefer remote applicants who have professional certifications that show that they have the skills to perform the required duties of the job without the direct oversight that comes with an office setting. You can become a Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or earn a specialty Big Data Certification from AWS.

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Top Types Of Remote Data Engineer Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Remote Data Engineer positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Data Engineer

    Salary range: $114,500 - $137,500

    The job duties of a data engineer involve helping with the development of systems, software, and infrastructure used to process, store and analyze data. Your responsibilities in this career include working to install data management software. Your employer may expect you to perform maintenance and install updates to all software and systems that they use for data acquisition, management, and analysis. Data engineers also analyze existing data systems to find ways to improve efficiency and accessibility. You then suggest upgrades or changes based on your assessment.

  • Geospatial Data Engineer Remote

    Salary range: $114,500 - $137,500

    Geospatial Data Engineer Remote is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Geospatial Data Engineer Remote jobs pay between $114,500 (25th percentile) and $137,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Geospatial Data Engineer Remote job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Data Engineer Manager

    Salary range: $114,500 - $137,500

    Data Engineer Manager is a common job search query. Most salaries for Data Engineer Manager jobs pay between $114,500 (25th percentile) and $137,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Data Engineer Manager job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Remote Teradata

    Salary range: $101,500 - $120,000

    Remote Teradata is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote Teradata jobs pay between $101,500 (25th percentile) and $120,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Remote Teradata job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Remote Amazon Data Engineer

    Salary range: $114,500 - $137,500

    Remote Amazon Data Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote Amazon Data Engineer jobs pay between $114,500 (25th percentile) and $137,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Remote Amazon Data Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Contract Databricks Data Engineer

    Salary range: $114,500 - $137,500

    Contract Databricks Data Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Contract Databricks Data Engineer jobs pay between $114,500 (25th percentile) and $137,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Contract Databricks Data Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Dbt Data Engineer

    Salary range: $114,500 - $137,500

    Dbt Data Engineer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Dbt Data Engineer jobs pay between $114,500 (25th percentile) and $137,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Dbt Data Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Remote Startup Data Engineer

    Salary range: $114,500 - $137,500

    Remote Startup Data Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote Startup Data Engineer jobs pay between $114,500 (25th percentile) and $137,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Remote Startup Data Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Internship Microsoft Azure Data Engineer

    Salary range: $43,000 - $60,000

    Internship Microsoft Azure Data Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Internship Microsoft Azure Data Engineer jobs pay between $43,000 (25th percentile) and $60,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Internship Microsoft Azure Data Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Staff Data Engineer

    Salary range: $69,000 - $125,000

    Staff Data Engineer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Staff Data Engineer jobs pay between $69,000 (25th percentile) and $125,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Staff Data Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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