Skill
MySQL
Databases
MySQL is a widely used open-source relational database management system that stores and manages data using structured query language (SQL). Owned by Oracle Corporation, it powers countless web applications and is a core component of the LAMP stack, used by developers and database administrators for everything from small websites to large-scale enterprise systems.
MySQL in the job market
Last checked September 12, 2026
- Open roles
- 84
- Employers
- 48
- Median pay
- $188,000
- Disclose pay
- 76%
on Career App right now
hiring for it
from 64 roles
of these roles
Open roles requiring MySQL (84)
Staff Software Engineer, Backend Platform
Patreon
Full-time · San Francisco, CA · $257,500 – $386,000 · Remote
Patreon seeks a backend platform leader to define technical strategy and drive architecture decisions across their creator economy infrastructure, mentoring senior engineers while building systems that scale to millions of users. This role suits someone with deep distributed systems expertise who thrives in cross-functional leadership and wants to shape platform modernization at organizational scale.
Listed on Patreon’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Sr. Software Engineer, Platform
Help Scout
Full-time · United States · $156,000 – $182,000 · Remote
Help Scout is looking for an experienced backend engineer to join their Search and Data Services team, building scalable infrastructure for search and data processing that handles thousands of transactions per second. This role suits someone who enjoys owning the full development lifecycle, from design through production monitoring, and thrives in a remote-first collaborative environment.
Listed on Help Scout’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Software Engineering Advisors- Hybrid
Cigna
Full-time · Plano, TX
This role involves designing and maintaining data pipelines in Databricks to process large-scale healthcare data for analytics and reporting. It suits experienced data engineers who are comfortable with cloud platforms, big data tools, and healthcare compliance requirements.
Listed on Cigna’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Database Security Engineer
American International Group
This role involves designing and managing database security systems to protect AIG's data assets, working across teams to implement security controls and compliance measures. It suits experienced security engineers who understand database platforms deeply and can balance technical expertise with stakeholder collaboration in a regulated financial environment.
Listed on American International Group’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Systems Engineer Technical Expert
AeroVironment
Full-time · Jessup, MD · $190,000 – $250,000
This role leads the technical implementation of Zero Trust security architecture for defense and intelligence systems, requiring deep expertise in identity management, cloud platforms, and DoD compliance standards. It suits experienced systems engineers who can bridge security policy with practical architecture design and have worked in mission-critical government environments.
Listed on AeroVironment’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Software Engineer - AI Agents
Visa Inc.
Full-time · $123,000 – $190,900
This role involves building secure, production-grade AI agent systems and generative AI capabilities for enterprise use across Visa's business units. It suits engineers with hands-on experience developing AI applications who want to work on infrastructure and tools that scale across a large financial organization.
Listed on Visa Inc.’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Development Engineer II (Python, SQL, Ignition, .NET)
Tyson Foods
Full-time · Waverly, NE
This role develops and maintains industrial software applications, databases, and integrations that support plant operations, requiring hands-on expertise in Python, SQL databases, and Ignition platforms alongside IT troubleshooting skills. It suits mid-level engineers who balance coding work with production system support and can collaborate across development, operations, and IT teams to solve complex infrastructure problems.
Listed on Tyson Foods’s careers site · Apply there ↗
MES Implementation Engineer
Accenture
This role involves designing, configuring, and deploying Manufacturing Execution Systems for industrial clients across multiple industries, working with partners' MES solutions to integrate with ERP and other factory systems. It suits engineers with hands-on experience in both software development and manufacturing automation who want to help factories optimize their operations through digital solutions.
Listed on Accenture’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Software Engineer Integration Platform (US Federal)
Workday
Full-time · Reston, VA · $151,500 – $227,300
This role involves designing and maintaining observability and integration solutions for a federal government platform, working on critical infrastructure that connects thousands of integrations. It suits experienced Java engineers who excel at building scalable, secure systems and want to contribute to high-impact government modernization work.
Listed on Workday’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Software Engineer - Java Full Stack Engineer
Mastercard
Full-time · O Fallon, MO · $115,000 – $184,000
This role involves building enterprise applications using Java and modern front-end frameworks within Mastercard's payments technology division. It suits experienced full-stack developers comfortable with cloud architectures, database design, and cross-functional collaboration on complex financial systems.
Listed on Mastercard’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Asked for alongside MySQL
Measured from the 84 open roles that name MySQL — not from a curated list.
- Java46 roles54.8%
- PostgreSQL46 roles54.8%
- Python46 roles54.8%
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)43 roles51.2%
- Kubernetes39 roles46.4%
- Apache Kafka32 roles38.1%
- Docker28 roles33.3%
- Go23 roles27.4%
What employers state they pay
Median
$188,000
Middle half
$160,000 – $208,000
From 64 of 84 open roles — the 76% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Who employers are hiring
- Entry4%
- Mid19%
- Senior58%
- Lead / Staff / Principal17%
- Management1%
From 77 roles whose posting states a level.
Where MySQL roles are
Among the 54 of 84 open roles we could place on a map.
Roles that use MySQL
Employers hiring for MySQL
48 in total, most open roles first.
- Intuit5 roles
- Comcast4 roles
- HSHelp Scout4 roles
- WWorkday4 roles
- AAccenture3 roles
- AeroVironment3 roles
Related skills
Curated neighbors in the taxonomy, whether or not employers ask for them together.