Explore JavaScript Engineer Jobs

JavaScript engineers build the interactive experiences and software systems behind today’s web and digital products. Browse vetted JavaScript Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Whether your expertise is in frontend interfaces, backend services, or full-stack development, discover openings that align with your skills and career goals.

What JavaScript Engineers Do

JavaScript engineers write, test, and maintain software used in websites and applications. Depending on the role, they may develop responsive user interfaces, create APIs and server-side services, connect applications to databases, improve performance, or collaborate with designers, product managers, and other engineers. Many positions also involve code reviews, automated testing, accessibility, and production support.

Skills and Technologies

Employers often look for strong JavaScript fundamentals and experience with modern tools such as TypeScript, React, Angular, Vue, Node.js, and related testing frameworks. Familiarity with HTML, CSS, APIs, version control, cloud platforms, and software development practices can also be valuable. Requirements vary by employer and specialization, so review each listing for the technologies and experience it emphasizes.

JavaScript Engineer Career Paths

JavaScript engineers may specialize in frontend, backend, or full-stack development, or grow into roles such as senior software engineer, technical lead, engineering manager, or software architect. Opportunities span industries including technology, finance, healthcare, ecommerce, and media. Explore Ladders listings to find roles that match your experience, preferred work environment, and compensation goals.

Find Your Next JavaScript Engineering Role

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare job responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation details, then apply to JavaScript Engineer positions that fit your next career move.

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$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team crafting innovative member portals, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to enhance user engagement and support their health experiences through application development and optimiza...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $270K *

Unlock innovative solutions by collaborating cross-functionally to tackle complex challenges and drive impactful results. Participate in team initiatives, leveraging your expertise to enhance product...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$140K - $170K *

Lead the design and development of critical touch interfaces for pharmacy operations, ensuring seamless user experiences and adherence to high-quality standards. Collaborate closely with product desig...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Innovate the operator screen for pharmacy staff, ensuring seamless interaction and design integrity. Lead the development of touch interfaces, setting standards for future screens while collaborating...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Elevate your engineering career by building impactful software for wellness. Lead full-stack development of innovative apps that enhance user experiences while collaborating with top talent in a dynam...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Build scalable cloud-native applications using Java and Microsoft Azure. Engage in designing, developing, and supporting APIs and integration services while leveraging modern technologies and DevOps p...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate the Solutions Architecture team by developing internal tools and automations that enhance workflows, drive efficiency, and support scalable solutions. Collaborate closely with architects to tr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Empower your career by owning the architecture and development of a high-traffic website. Collaborate with marketing and design to enhance performance, implement A/B testing, and integrate analytics f...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in designing and delivering intuitive front-end experiences that enable seamless data exploration and visualization. Collaborate closely with customers and teams to ship high-quality f...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Build innovative product experiences as a Frontend Engineer, owning feature delivery from design to implementation. Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to enhance interfaces and inte...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape innovative product experiences by building intuitive interfaces and APIs. Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to refine features, ensuring smooth integration and delivery, all...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to building customer-centric data visualization experiences by owning frontend features from design to delivery, collaborating with teams, and refining interfaces based on feedback in a hig...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform customer experiences by owning frontend features, collaborating with teams, and leveraging your expertise to build intuitive, integrated solutions that enhance data exploration and visualiza...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$289K *

Drive the engineering vision by leading diverse software projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality delivery through strategic planning and technical excellence in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative video processing solutions by expanding our API capabilities. Collaborate to create seamless live and on-demand video experiences, pushing technological boundaries with cutting-edg...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $143K *

Design and operate traffic management systems to enhance platform reliability, security, and performance. Collaborate with engineering teams to solve complex infrastructure challenges in Kubernetes en...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining developer workflows by building innovative full stack applications. Collaborate to create seamless AI-driven experiences, ensuring top-notch performance and functionality...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Drive the evolution of intuitive interfaces for Kubernetes infrastructure, collaborating with engineers to build responsive UI that simplifies complexity for developers and small teams managing produc...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to build user-focused software solutions, driving quality and velocity in product development. Influence engineering culture and architecture while owning projects from concept to...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$166K - $195K *

Join a team that's redefining finance through innovative web solutions. In this role, you'll helm web development, delivering impactful products while collaborating with design and product teams to so...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of enterprise software by designing and building scalable, secure backend systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance deployment and integration capabilities, ensuring...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Build innovative user experiences for AI-powered communication agents across multiple channels. Collaborate with Product and Design to shape the platform, tackle complex problems, and drive frontend a...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Optimize front-end development practices to enhance user experiences, drive application performance, and guide junior talent while embracing cutting-edge technologies and frameworks in a collaborative...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $150K *

Design and implement systems that enhance AI discoverability of web content. Collaborate with a dynamic team to build production software and run experiments that optimize how AI agents retrieve and c...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and develop user-focused products, while enhancing the experience of developers and users through innovative solutions and direc...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a JavaScript Engineer do?question toggle

    A JavaScript Engineer develops and maintains web applications and software using JavaScript and related technologies. Responsibilities may include building user interfaces, creating backend services, integrating APIs, testing code, and improving application performance.

  • What skills are commonly required for JavaScript Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Common qualifications include JavaScript expertise, experience with frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue, and familiarity with HTML, CSS, testing, APIs, and version control. Some positions also request TypeScript, Node.js, cloud, or database experience.

  • Are JavaScript Engineer jobs available for $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including JavaScript engineering roles. Compensation and requirements vary by position, employer, experience, and location.

  • What career paths can JavaScript Engineers pursue?question toggle

    JavaScript Engineers can specialize in frontend, backend, or full-stack development and may advance to senior engineer, technical lead, engineering manager, or software architect roles.

  • How can I find the right JavaScript Engineer job?question toggle

    Compare listings by responsibilities, required technologies, seniority, location, work arrangement, and compensation. Focus on roles that match your experience and career goals, and tailor your application to the qualifications in each listing.