Remote Data Platform Engineer Jobs

Remote Data Platform Engineer jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed engineering teams, and companies in sectors like software, fintech, and healthcare. Employers hiring remotely right now include Greystar, Rippling, and Fidelity Investments. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles62
Top employerGreystar
Top industryTechnology
Top credentialBachelor's degree
Companies hiring59

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RPM Living
Data Platform Product Manager
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Data Platform Product Manager
RPM Living
Austin, Texas
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in business
51-200

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BackStory
Senior Product Manager, Data Platform
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Senior Product Manager, Data Platform
BackStory
Remote
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree

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Data Platform Engineer
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BV Teck
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Data Platform Engineer
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Remote
Cloud Engineering
Data Engineering
Data Science
$100k - $150k/yr
Remote (US)
Master's degree
51-200

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Banner Health
Senior Data Platform Architect
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Senior Data Platform Architect
Banner Health
Denver, Colorado
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$65.7 - $109.5/hr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Remote Data Platform Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Greystar
Greystar2 open roles
Rippling
Rippling2 open roles
Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Insurance
  • Medical Devices
  • Banking & Financial Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in remote data platform engineer jobs.

  • 5+ years of experience designing and building scalable data pipelines and ETL workflows
  • Proficiency with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift
  • Hands-on experience with orchestration tools including Apache Airflow or Prefect
  • Strong SQL skills and experience with dbt for data transformation and modeling
  • Experience with streaming technologies such as Apache Kafka or Apache Spark
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related technical field

Tips for Your Remote Data Platform Engineer Job Search

Apply early to remote roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists remote data platform engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search by role, find the openings that match your stack and availability, and apply directly before postings fill.

Show async communication skills concretely

Remote data platform engineer hiring teams look for candidates who can document decisions, write clear technical specs, and unblock themselves in writing. Add a README, architecture decision record, or design doc to your portfolio to prove it.

Build and publish a visible pipeline portfolio

Remote employers can't observe you working, so your GitHub or public project history does the talking. Publish end-to-end pipeline projects using tools like dbt, Airflow, or Spark with clear documentation showing your design choices and tradeoffs.

Target companies built around distributed engineering

Remote-first companies have async-friendly processes baked in from the start, which makes onboarding and collaboration far smoother for data platform engineers. Look for firms that publish engineering blogs, contribute to open-source data tooling, or run fully distributed data teams.

Remote Data Platform Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a remote data platform engineer job?

Target remote-first companies and distributed engineering teams, which are the most consistent hirers of data platform engineers outside an office. Remote employers screen hard for self-direction, clear async written communication, and hands-on experience with tools like Apache Spark, dbt, Airflow, and cloud data warehouses. A public portfolio, open-source contributions, or documented pipeline projects give you a concrete edge over candidates with similar credentials.

Which companies hire remote data platform engineers?

Remote data platform engineer roles are posted by Greystar, Rippling, and Fidelity Investments and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Remote-first software companies, fintech platforms, and distributed data teams in healthcare and e-commerce are among the most active hirers of this role.

Can you get a remote data platform engineer job with no experience?

Yes, but remote entry-level data platform engineer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot and ship independently from day one. Smaller remote-first startups and early-stage SaaS companies are the most likely to hire junior candidates. A GitHub repository showing real pipeline work, dbt models, or cloud infrastructure builds can substitute for formal experience on a remote application.

Do you need a degree for remote data platform engineer jobs?

Not always. Remote employers weigh demonstrated skills, verifiable project work, and familiarity with the modern data stack over formal credentials. A portfolio showing end-to-end pipeline builds, data modeling, or platform infrastructure work carries real weight. Certifications from cloud providers like AWS, GCP, or Azure also signal competence to remote hiring teams who can't assess you in person.

Which industries hire the most remote data platform engineers?

Most remote data platform engineer openings sit in Technology & Software, Insurance, and Medical Devices, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors run large distributed engineering teams that depend on scalable data infrastructure and can operate this role fully remotely without sacrificing output.

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