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Snapshot — data as of March 2026. See the live page for current data.

Senior Data Engineer hiring — March 2026

As of Mar 31, 2026

In March 2026, 21 Senior Data Engineer positions were posted, with 21 still open at month-end. Postings +425.0% vs. February 2026. Median compensation (p50) for the month: $187k. That's -17.6% on p50 vs. the prior month. Band width (p25–p90) spans $180k–$192k.

p25

$180k

p50

$187k

p75

$190k

p90

$192k

21 postings across the month · 21 open at month-end. · +425.0% MoM

Top companies hiring Senior Data Engineer in March 2026

Ranked by Senior Data Engineer postings during this specific month.

  • Apple20 postings
  • OpenAI8 postings
  • Oscar Health7 postings
  • Instacart6 postings
  • Plaid6 postings

Frequently asked questions

How did Senior Data Engineer hiring change in March 2026?
Postings rose 425.0% versus the prior month (21 vs. 4).
What did a Senior Data Engineer earn in March 2026?
The p50 (median) for Senior Data Engineer positions posted in March 2026 was $187k. See p25/p50/p75/p90 in the table above.
Which company hired the most Senior Data Engineer engineers in March 2026?
Apple led with 20 Senior Data Engineer postings during the month. Full top-5 listed below.
Is this March 2026 Senior Data Engineer snapshot still valid?
Yes — snapshots freeze at month-end. The numbers reflect Senior Data Engineer postings during March 2026 and won't change. For current data, see the live role page.
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