Snapshot — data as of May 2026. See the live page for current data.
Senior Data Engineer hiring — May 2026
As of
In May 2026, 27 Senior Data Engineer positions were posted, with 27 still open at month-end. Postings -62.0% vs. April 2026. Median compensation (p50) for the month: $211k. That's +11.1% on p50 vs. the prior month. Band width (p25–p90) spans $206k–$218k.
p25
$206k
p50
$211k
p75
$215k
p90
$218k
27 postings across the month · 27 open at month-end. · -62.0% MoM
Top companies hiring Senior Data Engineer in May 2026
Ranked by Senior Data Engineer postings during this specific month.
- Airbnb6 postings
- Axon Enterprise6 postings
- Roblox6 postings
- OpenAI4 postings
- Waymo4 postings
Frequently asked questions
- How did Senior Data Engineer hiring change in May 2026?
- Postings fell 62.0% versus the prior month (27 vs. 71).
- What did a Senior Data Engineer earn in May 2026?
- The p50 (median) for Senior Data Engineer positions posted in May 2026 was $211k. See p25/p50/p75/p90 in the table above.
- Which company hired the most Senior Data Engineer engineers in May 2026?
- Airbnb led with 6 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.