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

Senior Data Engineer hiring — May 2026

As of May 31, 2026

In May 2026, 35 Senior Data Engineer positions were posted, with 35 still open at month-end. Postings -55.1% vs. April 2026. Median compensation (p50) for the month: $213k. That's +8.9% on p50 vs. the prior month. Band width (p25–p90) spans $207k–$221k.

p25

$207k

p50

$213k

p75

$218k

p90

$221k

35 postings across the month · 35 open at month-end. · -55.1% MoM

Top companies hiring Senior Data Engineer in May 2026

Ranked by Senior Data Engineer postings during this specific month.

  • Airbnb10 postings
  • Roblox10 postings
  • Reddit7 postings
  • Axon Enterprise6 postings
  • Braze4 postings

Frequently asked questions

How did Senior Data Engineer hiring change in May 2026?
Postings fell 55.1% versus the prior month (35 vs. 78).
What did a Senior Data Engineer earn in May 2026?
The p50 (median) for Senior Data Engineer positions posted in May 2026 was $213k. See p25/p50/p75/p90 in the table above.
Which company hired the most Senior Data Engineer engineers in May 2026?
Airbnb led with 10 Senior Data Engineer postings during the month. Full top-5 listed below.
Is this May 2026 Senior Data Engineer snapshot still valid?
Yes — snapshots freeze at month-end. The numbers reflect Senior Data Engineer postings during May 2026 and won't change. For current data, see the live role page.
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