Snapshot — data as of September 2026. See the live page for current data.
Data Engineer hiring — September 2026
As of
In September 2026, 10 Data Engineer positions were posted, with 10 still open at month-end. Postings -44.4% vs. August 2026. Median compensation (p50) for the month: $162k. That's +1.4% on p50 vs. the prior month, and -31.2% year-over-year. Band width (p25–p90) spans $162k–$162k.
p25
$162k
p50
$162k
p75
$162k
p90
$162k
10 postings across the month · 10 open at month-end. · -44.4% MoM · +900.0% YoY
Top companies hiring Data Engineer in September 2026
Ranked by Data Engineer postings during this specific month.
- Airbnb8 postings
- Pinterest8 postings
- Databricks4 postings
- Oscar Health4 postings
- Roku3 postings
Frequently asked questions
- How did Data Engineer hiring change in September 2026?
- Postings fell 44.4% versus the prior month (10 vs. 18). Year-over-year change in postings: +900.0%.
- What did a Data Engineer earn in September 2026?
- The p50 (median) was $162k — -31.2% versus the same month a year earlier. Full p25/p50/p75/p90 breakdown is in the table above.
- Which company hired the most Data Engineer engineers in September 2026?
- Airbnb led with 8 Data Engineer postings during the month. Full top-5 listed below.
- Is this September 2026 Data Engineer snapshot still valid?
- Yes — snapshots freeze at month-end. The numbers reflect Data Engineer postings during September 2026 and won't change. For current data, see the live role page.