Explore $100K+ Jobs in California

Discover professional opportunities across California with Ladders. From established business centers to growing regional economies, the state offers senior-level roles in technology, healthcare, finance, entertainment, manufacturing, and more. Browse vetted job listings with salaries of $100,000 or higher and find positions that align with your experience and career goals.

California industries and career opportunities

California’s diverse economy supports leadership and specialized roles at companies of all sizes. Depending on your background, you may find opportunities in software and technology, life sciences, healthcare, financial services, clean energy, media, aerospace, and professional services. Job availability and compensation vary by role, employer, and location.

Find jobs throughout the state

Explore openings in major employment centers such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose, Sacramento, and surrounding communities. Listings may include on-site, hybrid, and remote arrangements; review each posting for its work location and requirements.

Search with Ladders

Use Ladders to focus your search on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review role responsibilities, qualifications, compensation details, and workplace expectations, then apply directly to opportunities that fit your goals. Keep your profile and resume current so employers can better understand your experience.

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Network Architect Jobs in California

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$140K - $150K *

Execute innovative design and implementation of large-scale Zero Trust solutions. Lead systems engineering initiatives, collaborating with diverse teams to align with DoD requirements and enhance secu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate security solutions by conducting assessments, threat modeling, and reviews. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks and provide actionable guidance, ensuring robust security...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $236K *

Transform the future of AI/ML hardware by designing cutting-edge ASIC solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and verify complex digital designs, driving advancements in TPU tec...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate enterprise governance by designing robust backend systems for permissions and access across multiple OpenAI products. Lead technical initiatives, ensuring reliability and security while transl...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Transform internal technology strategy and oversight, leading a remote team in governance, AI adoption, and service management to enhance infrastructure and employee experience while ensuring complian...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to design and operate scalable cloud infrastructure, enhancing reliability and performance for industry-leading observability solutions. Collaborate closely with engineers to suppo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $201K *

Join us to lead the charge in cybersecurity as a Network Engineer Expert, ensuring robust enterprise network security solutions. Collaborate with teams to tackle complex challenges and drive innovatio...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $238K *

Lead a dynamic team of engineers to design and optimize advanced technical sales solutions, ensuring seamless customer integration and delivering exceptional pre/post-sales support while driving team...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$165K - $243K *

Lead the charge in data engineering excellence by mentoring a team, driving pipeline delivery, and translating stakeholder needs into actionable technical plans while ensuring operational accountabili...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $238K *

Shape the future of technical sales solutions by leading a team of engineers to design, implement, and optimize customer integrations, ensuring exceptional support and project management for complex s...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$148K - $238K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing advanced technical sales solutions, managing a team of engineers to ensure successful customer integration and support while driving project management and...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$148K - $238K *

Lead and develop a team of engineers to design and implement advanced technical sales solutions, ensuring seamless customer integration and support while driving project management and system optimiza...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$148K - $238K *

Lead the charge in supervising a team of engineers to design and optimize advanced technical sales solutions, ensuring seamless customer integration and support for company products and services...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$148K - $238K *

Inspire innovation by leading a team of engineers to design and implement advanced technical sales solutions, ensuring seamless customer integration and optimizing product performance for maximum impa...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $250K *

Optimize and deploy lightweight machine learning models for edge AI applications, focusing on audio processing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance model efficiency and provide technica...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $195K *

Drive high-quality data generation by developing models and diagnostics for a cutting-edge sample-to-answer platform. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to resolve complex integration challenge...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$177K - $266K *

Transform strategic technology alliances by defining multi-year plans, influencing product roadmaps, and leading cross-functional execution to drive measurable business outcomes and customer success...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$158K - $253K *

Lead the charge in transforming enterprise technology to enhance operational efficiency and safety across large organizations. Influence product innovation, drive technical solutions, and foster strat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading technical sales engagements in quantum computing, guiding customers through complex challenges, and delivering tailored solutions across diverse industries while collaborat...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $101K *

Transform the ECAD library by collaborating with engineers and PCB designers to create and maintain component representations, ensuring adherence to corporate guidelines and industry standards while s...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$184K - $283K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing cutting-edge AI systems, ensuring scalability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and mentor engineering talent i...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Unlock potential by driving site entitlements, overseeing development processes, and coordinating project teams to ensure timely and efficient execution of data center projects while managing local ta...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $198K *

Lead the design and development of complex systems, translating customer needs into technical specifications. Collaborate with teams to enhance system performance and support national security mission...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$89K - $118K *

Shape the future of network systems by analyzing, designing, and administering robust LAN and WAN infrastructures. Collaborate with users to enhance network capabilities and ensure seamless communicat...

Today

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

$151K - $205K *

Elevate client success by driving technical innovation and transformation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategic solutions, enhance client relationships, and execute multi-year...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What types of $100,000+ jobs can I find in California?question toggle

    California listings may include senior and specialized roles in technology, healthcare, finance, life sciences, entertainment, clean energy, manufacturing, and other fields. Available positions depend on current employer needs.

  • Where in California can I search for jobs?question toggle

    You can explore opportunities across the state, including major employment hubs such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose, and Sacramento. Check each posting for its specific location and work arrangement.

  • Are all jobs on this page guaranteed to pay at least $100,000?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for compensation information and details, since pay can vary by position and employer.

  • Can I find remote or hybrid California jobs?question toggle

    Some listings may offer remote or hybrid work, while others require on-site work. The job posting provides the employer’s location and work arrangement requirements.

  • How can I improve my California job search?question toggle

    Narrow your search by role, location, industry, and work arrangement. Keep your resume and profile updated, and carefully compare each opportunity’s qualifications and compensation details.