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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$125K *

Elevate your career by owning the end-to-end product marketing strategy for the EMS market. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive growth, enhance messaging, and empower sales, while leveraging your...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $170K *

Deliver exceptional project management for complex HVAC installations, ensuring timely execution and high-quality standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive project success and resolve technica...

New York, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $175K *

Advance application security initiatives by leading manual code reviews, penetration tests, and threat modeling. Work closely with clients to strengthen their secure development processes, delivering...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Transform your career with impactful auditing and training roles in risk adjustment. Collaborate with management to enhance coding compliance, drive performance improvement, and foster a culture of ex...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$131K - $165K *

Elevate AI capabilities by designing, developing, and deploying innovative AI solutions that enhance products and processes. Collaborate across teams to ensure scalable, secure, and responsible applic...

Cedar Rapids, IARemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative civil engineering solutions for diverse land development projects. Collaborate with teams, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality design while promoting efficie...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$238K - $280K *

Lead the charge in developing autonomous attack workflows for external surfaces, leveraging your expertise to enhance reconnaissance capabilities and mentor engineers while driving strategic technical...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform your career by driving new business growth in enterprise accounts. Leverage your expertise in IT sales to identify key opportunities, build trusted relationships, and deliver strategic solut...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering successful large-scale projects. Oversee all phases from planning to execution, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence while fostering strong custom...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $120K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop user-centric web applications, integrating AI-driven insights for high-stakes decision-making workflows while ensuring performance and sec...

Virginia, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join our dynamic team to design and develop cutting-edge AI platforms, enhancing decision-making workflows through innovative web applications and robust backend services. Collaborate across the full...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Develop and manage scalable AI infrastructure solutions, ensuring secure access to foundation models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance platform capabilities and drive AI adoption whi...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $167K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of federal access by leveraging your DevOps expertise to manage cloud infrastructure, automate deployments, and ensure security compliance while collaborating with...

Reston, VARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$138K - $182K *

Join a dynamic team as you leverage your pre-sales expertise to empower SMB/Commercial customers in cloud security. Deliver impactful demonstrations and training while collaborating with account execu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $160K *

Optimize data integration and analysis for supply chain decisions, focusing on parts, procurement, and risk data. Collaborate with experts to identify constraints and enhance workflows, ensuring trace...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform product strategy in Chemical & Workplace Safety by leading initiatives from discovery to delivery. Collaborate across teams to balance customer needs and business goals, driving measurable o...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform the future of AI by building a cloud-native platform that streamlines agent development, enhances CI/CD processes, and ensures robust security and governance across deployments, enabling tea...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $204K *

Champion innovative software solutions by leading engineering teams, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering a culture of collaboration and growth. Oversee technical execution and ensure alignmen...

Portland, MERemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Champion enterprise IT solutions by collaborating with customers to design tailored integrations of our edge AI platform, ensuring seamless compliance and security while driving technical discussions...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $285K *

Lead the development of Test & Code Coverage capabilities, transforming complex challenges into actionable strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality and streamlin...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Unlock potential by driving enterprise agent solutions with Microsoft technologies. Collaborate on agent governance, lifecycle management, and secure operations, while translating designs into product...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $151K *

Transform customer experiences by guiding enterprise clients through successful IoT deployments. Collaborate cross-functionally to maximize value and drive advocacy, all while embodying cultural princ...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by owning the GTM strategy on the US east coast. Drive pipeline generation, build channel relationships, and shape product direction while collaborating cross-functionally to deliv...

New York, NYRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $175K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing competitive compensation programs. Collaborate with management and stakeholders to ensure equitable pay structures while analyzing market trends and s...

New York, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $160K *

Transform data operations by leading our Snowflake platform migration, ensuring security, reliability, and cost efficiency while collaborating across teams to standardize practices and enhance data ma...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.