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 October 27, 2026
- Open roles
- 45
- Employers
- 26
- Median pay
- $195,000
- Disclose pay
- 78%
on Career App
hiring for it
from 35 roles
of these roles
Open roles requiring Scala (45)
Senior Software Engineer, Ontology & Reasoning Systems (819)
Protegrity
New York, NY · $237,600 – $266,700 · Remote
Design and build the ontology and reasoning layer for Protegrity's data security platform, formalizing complex domains into entities and rules that support deterministic machine reasoning with full traceability. This role suits engineers with strong foundations in logic, graph systems, and formal modeling who want to bridge LLM-powered data extraction with auditable, explainable reasoning.
Listed on Protegrity’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Quantitative Developer
MSCI
Full-time · New York, NY · $133,000 – $173,000
Build performance measurement systems for private market funds, implementing return methodologies and NAV reconciliation with exact numerical precision. This role suits developers with deep experience in asset management performance systems who can combine rigorous financial knowledge with modern software engineering.
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Sr. Data Engineer (Remote)
Mode
Full-time · Remote
Mode is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to architect and operate large-scale data systems processing billions of daily events, supporting real-time and batch analytics, AI, and data monetization across their mobile platform. This hands-on role suits engineers with 5+ years building production data infrastructure at scale who want ownership of critical systems in a fast-growing, remote-first company.
Listed on Mode’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Software Engineer, Incentive Offers
Metropolis Technologies
Full-time · Seattle, WA · $177,000 – $216,000
Metropolis is seeking a senior backend engineer to design and build the core infrastructure for their incentive and rewards platform, processing real-time signals to deliver personalized member experiences at scale. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on high-complexity distributed systems work and wants to mentor others while driving large strategic projects in a high-growth environment.
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Senior Actuarial Support Analyst
Cohere Health
Full-time · United States · $105,000 – $115,000
This role involves building financial models and analyzing healthcare data to identify and quantify cost-saving opportunities in prior authorization processes. It suits experienced healthcare analysts who are comfortable with data-driven strategy work and want to influence operational efficiency at a growing health tech company.
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Staff Data Engineer
MyFitnessPal
Full-time · Remote - US · $170,000 – $230,000
This role leads data platform architecture and engineering practices at a health and fitness company, designing high-throughput event-driven pipelines and mentoring engineers across a diverse tech stack. It suits experienced engineers ready to influence organizational standards, manage infrastructure costs, and help teams adopt AI-assisted development safely.
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Principal Active Defense Engineer
Workday
Reston, VA · $167,200 – $300,000
A senior technical leadership role in cybersecurity focused on building and operating threat detection systems at scale. This position suits experienced software or security engineers who want to set technical direction and mentor others without formal management responsibilities.
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Staff Software Engineer, Turbo Tax Data
Intuit
San Diego, CA · $188,500 – $274,000
A technical leadership role building data engineering platforms and pipelines at scale using cloud and big data technologies. This suits experienced data engineers who want to grow into staff-level responsibility while remaining hands-on, mentoring peers and shaping technology direction without people management.
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Senior Data Lakehouse Architect (Databricks), Vice President
State Street Corporation
$120,000 – $202,500
Design and lead the construction of a modern data lakehouse platform for legal operations on Databricks and AWS, handling contracts, documents, and regulatory data at enterprise scale. This role suits experienced data architects with expertise in governance, security, and compliance who want to shape how a major financial institution manages its legal data infrastructure.
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Data Engineer II
Bend Studio
Aliso Viejo, CA · $150,100 – $225,100
Build and maintain high-throughput data platforms for PlayStation's cloud streaming service using JVM languages and stream processing technologies. This role suits backend engineers experienced with Kafka, Flink, and distributed systems who want to work on real-time data infrastructure at scale.
Listed on Bend Studio’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Asked for alongside Scala
Measured from the 45 open roles that name Scala — not from a curated list.
- Python35 roles77.8%
- Java29 roles64.4%
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)21 roles46.7%
- Kubernetes21 roles46.7%
- SQL19 roles42.2%
- Apache Kafka18 roles40.0%
- Docker14 roles31.1%
- Go12 roles26.7%
What employers state they pay
Median
$195,000
Middle half
$177,000 – $232,000
From 35 of 45 open roles — the 78% 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
- Mid12%
- Senior50%
- Lead / Staff / Principal36%
- Management2%
From 42 roles whose posting states a level.
Where Scala roles are
Among the 25 of 45 open roles we could place on a map.
Roles that use Scala
Employers hiring for Scala
26 in total, most open roles first.
Related skills
Curated neighbors in the taxonomy, whether or not employers ask for them together.