Chief Engineer Jobs at Ladders

Looking for high paying Chief Engineer jobs? You've come to the right place. At Ladders, we specialize in providing access to the most lucrative positions available today, all vetted and from top companies.

Why Choose a Career as a Chief Engineer?

Chief Engineers are paramount in the design and development process in many industries. They steer the technical direction of projects, making significant contributions to the companies they work for.

Preparation for Chief Engineer Jobs

As you can expect, these jobs require a high level of technical skill and experience. Most advertised positions look for candidates with a strong background in engineering, team management, and strategic planning.

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$90K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing multidisciplinary IT and AI teams, optimizing Agile delivery while ensuring compliance with federal acquisition guidelines and cloud computing standards. Your expertise wil...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cybersecurity measures and governance to protect digital assets, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to mitigate risks and respond effectively to incidents, e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Transform public safety operations by providing expert technical support, implementing efficiencies, and fostering strong customer relationships. Drive process improvements and problem-solving initiat...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $150K *

Elevate client success by partnering with credit unions to optimize technology adoption and operational efficiency. Drive value realization through tailored engagement, ensuring the voice of the custo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Transform the management of a multi-site federal contract by leading a skilled program team to ensure audit-ready Real Property data for U.S. Army installations across the country, enhancing operation...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$83K - $120K *

Join our team to provide expert maintenance and support for advanced analytical instruments, enhancing research across various sectors through technology-driven solutions and excellent customer relati...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$270K - $300K *

Drive the future of live-service gaming by leading engineering teams to develop innovative tools and solutions, ensuring top-notch player experiences and robust gameplay. Guide technical vision and em...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $180K *

Unlock your potential as you design and evolve a robust global cloud networking platform, driving innovative solutions and enhancing security and scalability within a collaborative team environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive the data engineering strategy, leading a team to enhance manufacturing and supply chain goals. Design scalable data architectures, ensuring compliance and quality, while cultivating a collaborat...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Shape impactful curriculum development for federal programs. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance adult learning initiatives and ensure exceptional educational content delivery. Lead project mana...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$118K - $184K *

Engineer robust automation script frameworks to enhance network testing workflows. Collaborate with DevTestOps teams to integrate AI solutions, optimizing verification phases and ensuring reliable sof...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $188K *

Lead the charge in driving technical excellence for HVDC substation projects, ensuring seamless integration, design optimization, and stakeholder engagement while mentoring and guiding engineering tea...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $135K *

Transform cloud strategies as a leader in enterprise architecture, guiding the shift to a robust cloud environment while ensuring scalability, governance, and cost-efficiency across the organization t...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of customer solutions by leading the development of innovative commercial strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational feasibility, cost accuracy, and com...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$70K - $117K *

Innovate cutting-edge shipboard electronic systems to enhance maritime operations. Collaborate with teams to support Military Sealift Command through design, engineering, and technical analysis on spe...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $117K *

Help us manage and enhance shipboard electronic systems to support safe and reliable maritime operations. Leverage technical expertise in navigation, communications, and system integration to ensure o...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as a senior data engineer, leading the design and implementation of scalable data solutions that drive enterprise decision-making and enhance analytical capabilities in dynamic c...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Transform financial strategy as a key partner to Technology and Product leaders, driving comprehensive planning and insights that align engineering investments with long-term business objectives in a...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$218K - $321K *

Contribute to innovative security solutions by leading product and AI security initiatives while shaping security architecture across enterprise environments, ensuring robust protection and coherence...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$218K - $321K *

Champion innovative security solutions as the technical lead for product and AI security, overseeing architecture and integration across payment systems while mentoring teams to elevate security matur...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Manage successful website and app launches for schools, balancing multiple projects with precision, while building relationships and providing consultative guidance to ensure client satisfaction and p...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$117K - $129K *

Unlock potential by overseeing daily operations for performance-related projects, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in reporting and analytics, while collaborating with field and internal teams to driv...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in overseeing complex federal programs with a focus on healthcare, technology, and mission support initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to achieve strategic goals, ensuring comp...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Help us design and deploy innovative machine learning solutions for satellite imagery analytics, focusing on computer vision and predictive modeling. Collaborate with experts to enhance ML processes a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K *

Partner with us to drive relationships in the PK-12 education sector. Utilize your leadership experience to engage stakeholders, generate opportunities, and promote solutions that enhance educational...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is the role of a Chief Engineer?question toggle

    A Chief Engineer is in charge of an organization's research and development department. They work to develop new products, ensure equipment and processes comply with safety regulations, and oversee staff.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Chief Engineer?question toggle

    Most Chief Engineers have a college degree in an engineering field. Some employers might also require a postgraduate degree. Furthermore, a considerable number of years of experience working on engineering projects and managing teams is usually necessary.

  • What industries employ Chief Engineers?question toggle

    Chief Engineers are employed in a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, construction, aerospace, defense, and electronics, among others.

  • How much do Chief Engineers make?question toggle

    The salary for a Chief Engineer can vary widely, but at Ladders, we focus on roles that pay $100k or more annually.