Snapshot — data as of August 2026. See the live page for current data.
Senior Data Engineer hiring — August 2026
As of
In August 2026, 34 Senior Data Engineer positions were posted, with 34 still open at month-end. Postings +70.0% vs. July 2026. Median compensation (p50) for the month: $191k. That's -8.3% on p50 vs. the prior month. Band width (p25–p90) spans $187k–$200k.
p25
$187k
p50
$191k
p75
$197k
p90
$200k
34 postings across the month · 34 open at month-end. · +70.0% MoM · +3300.0% YoY
Top companies hiring Senior Data Engineer in August 2026
Ranked by Senior Data Engineer postings during this specific month.
Frequently asked questions
- How did Senior Data Engineer hiring change in August 2026?
- Postings rose 70.0% versus the prior month (34 vs. 20). Year-over-year change in postings: +3300.0%.
- What did a Senior Data Engineer earn in August 2026?
- The p50 (median) for Senior Data Engineer positions posted in August 2026 was $191k. See p25/p50/p75/p90 in the table above.
- Which company hired the most Senior Data Engineer engineers in August 2026?
- Pinterest led with 9 Senior Data Engineer postings during the month. Full top-5 listed below.
- Is this August 2026 Senior Data Engineer snapshot still valid?
- Yes — snapshots freeze at month-end. The numbers reflect Senior Data Engineer postings during August 2026 and won't change. For current data, see the live role page.