Data Engineer market brief · Portland, OR
Data Engineer Jobs in Portland, OR
15 data engineer openings are live in the Portland, OR area from 13 employers, led by Deloitte6, eVAC, and Ampcus Inc.. That is up 67% from 9 in the prior 30 days. The middle half of posted salaries runs $100,311–$120,473 a year (median $111,644), from the 67% of listings that disclose pay. Mid-level roles are the largest group, at 33% of openings. 20% 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
- 15
- Live data engineer openings currently tracked in the Portland market.
Companies hiring
- 13
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
30-day momentum
- Up 67%
- 9 openings were tracked in the prior comparison window.
Median compensation
- $111,644
- 67% 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
Portland is mid-level-heavy for data engineer roles: 38% of currently tracked openings with a derived level sit at mid-level. Entry-level openings exist, but they are a smaller slice of the market.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
15
Prior window
9
Salary coverage
67%
Median experience
5.0 years
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$100,311
P50
$111,644
P75
$120,473
P90
$137,490
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
The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare data engineer opportunities in Portland, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 15 live roles tracked in this market.
- 13 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Oct 3, 2026.
A practical market plan for Data Engineer in Portland
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
15 data engineer openings across 13 employers establish the current Portland opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Mid-level leads the derived level mix with 5 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
Deloitte6 is one of the most active visible employers, with 2 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 13 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 15 matches
Representative openings
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Data Engineer jobs in Portland: 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 data engineer jobs are open in Portland?
Metaintro tracks 15 live data engineer openings from 13 employers in the Portland, OR area over the last 30 days.
- 02
Is demand for data engineer jobs changing in Portland?
Openings rose 67%, from 9 in the prior 30 days to 15 in the latest 30.
- 03
What do data engineer jobs in Portland pay?
The median posted salary is $111,644 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $100,311 to $120,473. Based on the 67% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 04
Which experience level has the most data engineer openings in Portland?
Mid-level roles lead with 5 openings. Experience level is known for 87% of this market's listings.
- 05
Which companies are hiring for data engineer jobs in Portland?
Deloitte6, eVAC, Ampcus Inc., and BSC have the most open data engineer roles here right now, out of 13 hiring employers.
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