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’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.
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.
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.
Application Platform Architect, Application Platform Integrity
$160K - $190K *
Empower the future of software development by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance our application platform. Drive best practices, evaluate developer feedback, and ensure compliance wi...
Yesterday
$120K - $145K *
Optimize cloud infrastructure by architecting, deploying, and automating solutions across AWS GovCloud and Azure. Collaborate with teams to enhance cloud standards, governance, and operational efficie...
3 days ago
$170K - $200K *
Champion customer success by leading cross-functional technical engagements, solving complex challenges, and implementing tailored solutions in a high-growth startup environment focused on innovative...
4 weeks ago
$135K - $160K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in Oracle E-Business Suite solutions. Leverage your expertise to enhance customer engagements and support pre-sales initiatives while collaborating with cross-fun...
1 week ago
$127K - $236K *
Drive systems engineering excellence by leading teams, managing complex projects, and ensuring successful execution of technical processes. Leverage your expertise to mentor engineers and enhance coll...
Yesterday
$151K - $239K *
Join us to lead a dynamic team in managing strategic subcontracts, ensuring compliance and fostering supplier relationships. Drive efficiency and risk management while supporting critical aerospace mi...
2 days ago
Software Engineer, Cisco Cloud Control / Catalyst Center
$155K - $222K *
Unlock potential by developing intuitive UI software for AI products. Collaborate on designing user experiences that enhance trust and usability, while applying best practices in secure coding and res...
2 weeks ago
CyberArk SME / DevOps Engineer
$70K - $110K *
Elevate your career as a CyberArk SME/DevOps Engineer, implementing secure solutions for federal modernization. Leverage your expertise in privileged access management to drive best practices and enha...
3 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Oversee the development of integrated supply chain and manufacturing workflows, building systems that enhance visibility, streamline operations, and facilitate collaboration across departments, while...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$130K - $155K *
Drive the development of robust billing systems, ensuring accurate, scalable, and transparent pricing and payment processes. Collaborate across teams to enhance customer experiences and support innova...
1 week ago
Project Director - Rail Transit
$250K - $300K *
Drive transformative rail transit projects, managing multimillion-dollar initiatives from concept to completion. Collaborate with clients and teams to enhance mobility and sustainability, ensuring pro...
3 weeks ago
SOC Micro-Architect and RTL Designer
$160K - $500K+*
Empower innovation by leading subsystem silicon design, from architecture to production. Drive deliverables, collaborate across teams, and ensure excellence in performance, power, and area for groundb...
4 weeks ago
SOC Micro-Architect and RTL Designer
$160K - $500K+*
Transform silicon design through scalable methodologies, owning subsystem performance and leading cross-functional teams to drive micro-architecture and design specifications from concept to productio...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Software Engineering Architect
$218K - $401K *
Lead the architectural strategy for a transformative AI-driven platform, enhancing developer productivity and agent capabilities across the software development lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-funct...
Reposted 4 days ago
$150K - $180K *
Join us to lead innovative AI projects, driving enterprise-scale solutions centered on Generative AI and the Google Cloud ecosystem. Your expertise will shape complex deployments and foster client par...
3 weeks ago
Low Power SoC Hardware Architect
$150K - $180K *
Elevate your career by designing low power SoC architecture for AI engines. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance and drive innovative solutions for cutting-edge data center and edge technolo...
4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by engaging customers to develop tailored solutions using open-source technologies and cloud-native architecture. Drive success through collaboration and innovation, bridging engineer...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive field engineering excellence by installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting cutting-edge hardware systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance product design and ensure reliable operations in dyn...
2 weeks ago
Director of Construction Delivery
$220K - $340K *
Champion construction delivery excellence across global data center sites, managing GC performance and budgets of $25M+. Lead strategy, negotiate contracts, and represent construction risks to executi...
2 weeks ago
Senior Core Infrastructure Engineer
$79K - $209K *
Engineer scalable, resilient distributed systems. Optimize performance, implement fault tolerance, and ensure compliance while collaborating across teams to enhance operational efficiency and security...
2 days ago
Security Engineer - GRC Federal Frameworks
$100K - $198K *
Join us to enhance our Governance, Risk, and Compliance program, ensuring operational integrity and resilience. Leverage your expertise in NIST RMF and FedRAMP to drive compliance and foster collabora...
Yesterday
Architect, Software Engineering (Adobe AEP Architect)
$138K - $175K *
Lead the charge in driving digital marketing solutions by leveraging your expertise as a Solution Architect. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize customer engagements and ensure success...
3 weeks ago
$140K - $150K *
Engage with us to enhance cybersecurity measures, ensuring robust A&A processes, incident response, and vulnerability management. This role demands expertise in risk management and a commitment to mai...
2 weeks ago
Electrical Engineer – Integrated Analog/Digital Design Level 3 /4
$114K - $171K *
Shape the future of naval technology by designing and testing advanced electrical systems for launch control. Collaborate with a dynamic team to innovate and support critical defense projects, ensurin...
1 week ago
Senior Consulting Engineer Physical Security
$107K - $150K *
Engage with clients to design and implement advanced Physical Security Systems. Collaborate with top engineers on complex projects, ensuring high-quality solutions and customer satisfaction while mana...
1 week ago
What types of $100,000+ jobs can I find in California?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.