Data Engineer market brief · Charlotte, NC
Lead+ Data Engineer Jobs in Charlotte, NC
18 lead+ data engineer openings are live in the Charlotte, NC area from 8 employers, led by SMBC, SMBC US, and Mitchell Martin. That is up 64% from 11 in the prior 30 days. The middle half of posted salaries runs $133,141–$169,956 a year (median $144,381), from the 83% of listings that disclose pay. 11% of listings accept remote work.
Data updated Oct 3, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 18
- Live data engineer openings currently tracked in the Charlotte market.
Companies hiring
- 8
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
30-day momentum
- Up 64%
- 11 openings were tracked in the prior comparison window.
Median compensation
- $144,381
- 83% of listings provide usable compensation data.
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
Charlotte's data engineer market is led by lead+ openings, with 18 tracked roles at that rung.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
18
Prior window
11
Salary coverage
83%
Median experience
10.0 years
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$133,141
P50
$144,381
P75
$169,956
P90
$169,969
Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation and render only after the market clears Metaintro's coverage gate.
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Use the signal
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- 18 live roles tracked in this market.
- 8 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Oct 3, 2026.
A practical market plan for Data Engineer in Charlotte
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
18 data engineer openings across 8 employers establish the current Charlotte opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Lead+ leads the derived level mix with 18 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
SMBC is one of the most active visible employers, with 6 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 8 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 8 of 18 matches
Representative openings
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Lead+ Data Engineer jobs in Charlotte: 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.
- 01
How many lead+ data engineer jobs are open in Charlotte?
Metaintro tracks 18 live lead+ data engineer openings from 8 employers in the Charlotte, NC area over the last 30 days.
- 02
Is demand for lead+ data engineer jobs changing in Charlotte?
Openings rose 64%, from 11 in the prior 30 days to 18 in the latest 30.
- 03
What do lead+ data engineer jobs in Charlotte pay?
The median posted salary is $144,381 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $133,141 to $169,956. Based on the 83% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 04
Which companies are hiring for lead+ data engineer jobs in Charlotte?
SMBC, SMBC US, Mitchell Martin, and AvidXchange have the most open lead+ data engineer roles here right now, out of 8 hiring employers.
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