--- title: "Lead+ Data Engineer Jobs in Austin, TX | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/data-engineer/locations/austin-tx/lead" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Data Engineer market brief · Austin, TX # Lead+ Data Engineer Jobs in Austin, TX 5 lead+ data engineer openings are live in the Austin, TX area from 4 employers, led by Apple, Delan Associates, Inc, and Deloitte6. Data updated Oct 10, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Lead%2B+Data+Engineer+jobs+in+Austin%2C+TX)[Browse all Data Engineer markets](/jobs/data-engineer) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 5 : Live data engineer openings currently tracked in the Austin market. **Companies hiring** : 4 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : Not published : Not enough employers here disclose pay to publish a local median, so none is shown. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Lead+](/jobs/data-engineer/locations/austin-tx/lead)5 jobs Austin's data engineer market is led by lead+ openings, with 5 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 5 Hiring employers 4 Salary coverage 40% Median experience 10.0 years Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live lead+ data engineer listings in Austin - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Lead%2B+Data+Engineer+jobs+in+Austin%2C+TX)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare data engineer opportunities in Austin, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 5 live roles tracked in this market. - 4 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 10, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Lead%2B+Data+Engineer+jobs+in+Austin%2C+TX)[Compare other markets](/jobs/data-engineer) ## A practical market plan for Data Engineer in Austin Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 5 data engineer openings across 4 employers establish the current Austin opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Lead+ leads the derived level mix with 5 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers Apple is one of the most active visible employers, with 2 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 5 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Austin market view into active employers and representative data engineer openings Employer activity · 4 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Apple logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapple.com%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=1Mml8kDrMwt8Wxx0jzfCZh29FHOJrhYgvTKBfK7Q3M8) AppleTop of market2Open roles](/company/apple)[![Delan Associates, Inc logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.delanhq.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F10%2FDelan_Logo_150x150px.png&sig=29NWqYI3E31-k6Wl9v5RAyy48xqOQ0J3BwRq89_QO0A) Delan Associates, IncStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/delan-associates-inc)[![Deloitte6 logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdeloitte.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fassets-shared%2Ficons%2Fus%2Ffavicon.ico) Deloitte6Startups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/deloitte6)[![Zendesk logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd1eipm3vz40hy0.cloudfront.net%2Fimages%2Flogos%2Ffavicons%2Fzendesk-icon-152.png&sig=akQhwYydZtCt1jTzDmpPU9d4I0ITit6jFpDdYtanOLc) ZendeskEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/zendesk) Live opportunity sample · 5 of 5 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Data Engineer Sr. ConsultantLead+Deloitte6Austin, Texas$127,000Posted Sep 30, 2026](/job/data-engineer-sr-consultant-at-deloitte6-e6899a50-ea6b-538e-9ead-a9f009978acc)[Senior Staff Data EngineerLead+ZendeskAustin, Texas$200,000Posted Sep 14, 2026](/job/senior-staff-data-engineer-at-zendesk-f10cac15-6467-5088-ae5c-a5f3a4735a5c)[Staff Data EngineerLead+AppleAustin, TexasPosted Aug 14, 2026](/job/staff-data-engineer-at-apple-bd4a9f6f-4d64-5299-8da5-95374bfdb8bc)[Senior Databricks Data EngineerLead+Delan Associates, IncAustin, TexasPosted Jul 29, 2026](/job/senior-databricks-data-engineer-at-delan-associates-inc-94485d22-8284-57b9-b200-487fdd555f31)[Operations Data EngineerLead+AppleAustin, TexasPosted Apr 15, 2026](/job/operations-data-engineer-at-apple-4986c1fb-c031-5556-b7bb-46445bd5c8d5) [Explore all 5 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Lead%2B+Data+Engineer+jobs+in+Austin%2C+TX) ## Lead+ Data Engineer jobs in Austin: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many lead+ data engineer jobs are open in Austin? Metaintro tracks 5 live lead+ data engineer openings from 4 employers in the Austin, TX area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### Which companies are hiring for lead+ data engineer jobs in Austin? Apple, Delan Associates, Inc, Deloitte6, and Zendesk have the most open lead+ data engineer roles here right now, out of 4 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Data Engineer demand around Austin. [San Antonio, TX](/jobs/data-engineer/locations/san-antonio-tx)[Houston, TX](/jobs/data-engineer/locations/houston-tx)[Fort Worth, TX](/jobs/data-engineer/locations/fort-worth-tx)[Arlington, TX](/jobs/data-engineer/locations/arlington-tx)[Dallas, TX](/jobs/data-engineer/locations/dallas-tx)[Plano, TX](/jobs/data-engineer/locations/plano-tx) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Austin market. 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