Snapshot — data as of October 2026. See the live page for current data.
Senior Data Engineer hiring — October 2026
As of
In October 2026, 12 Senior Data Engineer positions were posted, with 12 still open at month-end. Postings -42.9% vs. September 2026. Median compensation (p50) for the month: $196k. That's -0.5% on p50 vs. the prior month. Band width (p25–p90) spans $192k–$202k.
p25
$192k
p50
$196k
p75
$200k
p90
$202k
12 postings across the month · 12 open at month-end. · -42.9% MoM
Top companies hiring Senior Data Engineer in October 2026
Ranked by Senior Data Engineer postings during this specific month.
Frequently asked questions
- How did Senior Data Engineer hiring change in October 2026?
- Postings fell 42.9% versus the prior month (12 vs. 21).
- What did a Senior Data Engineer earn in October 2026?
- The p50 (median) for Senior Data Engineer positions posted in October 2026 was $196k. See p25/p50/p75/p90 in the table above.
- Which company hired the most Senior Data Engineer engineers in October 2026?
- Lyft led with 10 Senior Data Engineer postings during the month. Full top-5 listed below.
- Is this October 2026 Senior Data Engineer snapshot still valid?
- Yes — snapshots freeze at month-end. The numbers reflect Senior Data Engineer postings during October 2026 and won't change. For current data, see the live role page.