Snapshot — data as of September 2026. See the live page for current data.
Senior Data Engineer hiring — September 2026
As of
In September 2026, 26 Senior Data Engineer positions were posted, with 26 still open at month-end. Postings -18.8% vs. August 2026. Median compensation (p50) for the month: $198k. That's -2.5% on p50 vs. the prior month. Band width (p25–p90) spans $194k–$203k.
p25
$194k
p50
$198k
p75
$201k
p90
$203k
26 postings across the month · 26 open at month-end. · -18.8% MoM · +2500.0% YoY
Top companies hiring Senior Data Engineer in September 2026
Ranked by Senior Data Engineer postings during this specific month.
Frequently asked questions
- How did Senior Data Engineer hiring change in September 2026?
- Postings fell 18.8% versus the prior month (26 vs. 32). Year-over-year change in postings: +2500.0%.
- What did a Senior Data Engineer earn in September 2026?
- The p50 (median) for Senior Data Engineer positions posted in September 2026 was $198k. See p25/p50/p75/p90 in the table above.
- Which company hired the most Senior Data Engineer engineers in September 2026?
- Pinterest led with 10 Senior Data Engineer postings during the month. Full top-5 listed below.
- Is this September 2026 Senior Data Engineer snapshot still valid?
- Yes — snapshots freeze at month-end. The numbers reflect Senior Data Engineer postings during September 2026 and won't change. For current data, see the live role page.