Data Engineer vs Network Engineer
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Pay
Data Engineer
$150,000 typical, a year
Most Data Engineers earn $128,000 to $180,000 a year.
From 1,401 postings that list pay
3,413 open jobs now
Network Engineer
$136,300 typical, a year
Most Network Engineers earn $116,900 to $165,000 a year.
From 1,101 postings that list pay
2,724 open jobs now
Data Engineers typically earn about $13,800 more a year than Network Engineers.
What each one does
Data Engineer
- Design and build scalable data pipelines to ingest and process large datasets.
- Develop and maintain data models using SQL and transformation tools.
- Implement data quality controls and monitoring to ensure system reliability.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Optimize data systems for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
- Document data architectures and provide technical guidance to the team.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Network Engineer
- Design and implement network infrastructure for enterprise environments.
- Configure and maintain routers, switches, and firewalls.
- Troubleshoot network issues to restore system functionality.
- Monitor network performance to ensure optimal operation.
- Create and update technical documentation for systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on technical projects.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Data Engineer
More common in Data Engineer postings
- SQL 6 in 10 postings
- Data Engineering 6 in 10 postings
- Python 6 in 10 postings
- Data Pipeline 4 in 10 postings
- Data Modeling 4 in 10 postings
- AWS 3 in 10 postings
- Databricks 3 in 10 postings
- ETL/ELT 3 in 10 postings
- Snowflake 3 in 10 postings
- Data Warehousing 3 in 10 postings
Network Engineer
More common in Network Engineer postings
- Network Engineering 4 in 10 postings
- Firewalls 4 in 10 postings
- Network Architecture 3 in 10 postings
- Network Infrastructure 3 in 10 postings
- Network Troubleshooting 3 in 10 postings
- Technical Degree 3 in 10 postings
- Network Security 3 in 10 postings
- Network Monitoring 3 in 10 postings
- CCNA 2 in 10 postings
- Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) 2 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
Data Engineer
Cloud Data Engineer, AVP
State Street$90k - $157,500/yrstated Boston, MassachusettsApache KafkaDockerCI/CDKubernetesPython +19Data Engineer Principal
FedExPay not stated 7900 Legacy Drive, Plano, TX, USCI/CDApache KafkaCode ReviewDistributed SystemsAzure +27
Network Engineer
Network Engineer
M9 Solutions$75k - $90k/yrstated Quantico, VA - Top Secret clearance requiredVLANFirewallsCCNANetwork EngineeringNetwork+ Certification +3- Pay not stated Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesFirewallsVLANRoot Cause AnalysisAccess ControlQuality of Service (QoS) +9
Data Network Technician
Alaskacommunications$45.31 - $51.03/hr Employer statedEugene, Oregon OnsiteDriver's LicenseRoutersEthernetVoIPCDL
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