Data Engineer
Snapchat
Salinas, CA · $124k–$197k a year · Posted November 4, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $160,500 a year. Across 143 open data engineer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $112,500 to $162,500 and the median is $137,500. That is inside the middle half of those listings, 17% above the median.
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Among database architects, AI is already used for a large share of the tasks. Measured exposure for database architects: 58% (high).
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About the job
...Snapchat pays $124,000 - $197,000 for a Data Engineer in Salinas, CA who can hold a Continuous Learning design in their head and still see the gaps. This client-focused role offers $124,000 - $197,000, full ownership of dbt projects, and the support of a team that ships...