Skill
Scala
Programming Languages
Scala is a general-purpose programming language that combines object-oriented and functional programming paradigms, and runs on the Java Virtual Machine (JVM), allowing interoperability with Java. It was created by Martin Odersky and is used by software engineers for building scalable, concurrent applications, notably in big data processing frameworks like Apache Spark. Its concise syntax and strong type system make it popular for backend systems requiring high reliability and performance.
Scala in the job market
Last checked September 11, 2026
- Open roles
- 55
- Employers
- 30
- Median pay
- $190,000
- Disclose pay
- 75%
on Career App right now
hiring for it
from 41 roles
of these roles
Open roles requiring Scala (54)
Data Engineering Lead
DXC Technology
Charleston, SC
Lead a global team of data engineers responsible for designing and operating cloud-native data platforms that power business intelligence, AI, and analytics across the insurance sector. This role suits experienced data architects and engineering managers who want to shape enterprise data strategy while mentoring technical talent in a large organization.
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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.
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Software Development Engineer
AeroVironment
Full-time · Herndon, VA · $83,500 – $208,750
A software engineer role building real-world applications for defense systems at AeroVironment, working on mission-critical infrastructure with a team that values substance over process theater. Suited for engineers with 4+ years' experience who want meaningful work in cloud and modern DevOps tooling, with clearance required.
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Staff Data Engineer
Visa Inc.
Full-time · US - Foster City, CA · $146,200 – $233,700
This role leads the design and development of large-scale data pipelines and platforms within Visa's payments technology infrastructure, supporting analytics, reporting, and machine learning across the organization. It suits experienced engineers who can architect distributed systems, mentor junior staff, and drive adoption of big data technologies in a fast-paced environment.
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Senior AI Engineer
Moderna
$145,900 – $234,200
Moderna seeks a senior technical leader to architect and operate AI/ML platforms for supply chain and enterprise systems, combining deep AI/GenAI expertise with cloud infrastructure and regulated industry knowledge. This role suits engineers with 7+ years building production AI systems who can mentor teams, set standards, and bridge data science with enterprise-grade software delivery in a pharmaceutical context.
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S&C Global Network - AI - Resources - Manager Data Science
Accenture
This role leads data science strategy and execution for a global consulting firm, architecting and deploying advanced analytics solutions for enterprise clients in utilities, energy, and natural resources. It suits experienced practitioners who thrive on translating complex business problems into statistical models and mentoring technical teams at an enterprise scale.
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.
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Director, Data Engineering - Business Data
Zillow
Full-time · Remote-USA · $178,100 – $299,500
Lead a growing data engineering team at Zillow building scalable data platforms and pipelines that power the company's real estate products and industry strategy. This role suits an experienced engineering leader with strong technical depth in data systems who wants to shape infrastructure at a critical scale.
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Senior Site Reliability Engineer, Performance Engineering
Mastercard
Full-time · O Fallon, MO · $96,000 – $163,000
A Senior Site Reliability Engineer focused on performance testing and optimization for Mastercard's payment systems, particularly the Automatic Billing Updater service. The role suits engineers with deep expertise in distributed systems, performance bottleneck analysis, and automation who want to apply that knowledge to high-scale financial infrastructure.
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Senior Product Security Engineer, Application Security (Remote)
CrowdStrike
Full-time · USA - Remote · $160,000 – $250,000
A senior security engineer role focused on protecting CrowdStrike's applications from threats by reviewing code, building threat models, and collaborating with product teams to ship secure software. This suits experienced application security specialists comfortable working hands-on with developers across large-scale, complex systems.
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Asked for alongside Scala
Measured from the 55 open roles that name Scala — not from a curated list.
- Java41 roles74.5%
- Python40 roles72.7%
- Kubernetes28 roles50.9%
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)26 roles47.3%
- SQL25 roles45.5%
- Apache Kafka23 roles41.8%
- Go19 roles34.5%
- SPARK16 roles29.1%
What employers state they pay
Median
$190,000
Middle half
$175,000 – $229,000
From 41 of 55 open roles — the 75% 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
- Mid22%
- Senior52%
- Lead / Staff / Principal22%
- Management4%
From 50 roles whose posting states a level.
Where Scala roles are
Among the 32 of 55 open roles we could place on a map.
Roles that use Scala
Employers hiring for Scala
30 in total, most open roles first.
Related skills
Curated neighbors in the taxonomy, whether or not employers ask for them together.