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.

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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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$88K - $105K *

Drive the design and technical execution of PreK-12 projects, leading from early design through construction. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and quality, while mentoring junior staff in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that administers vital developer tools and lab systems, ensuring reliability and security for engineering operations. Support GitHub, Jira, and AWS infrastructure while collaborating with...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Design and govern digital payment systems by applying domain-driven principles, building scalable architectures, and innovating with modern technologies. Collaborate across teams to enhance the reliab...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by supporting managed services infrastructure, ensuring seamless incident response, systems administration, and network troubleshooting while collaborating with internal t...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $176K *

Analyze complex contracts and lead negotiations to ensure compliance and fulfillment. Collaborate with customers and internal teams to manage contract activities, mitigate risks, and support financial...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $176K *

Oversee contract administration and negotiation, ensuring compliance with legal and customer requirements. Collaborate with teams to manage complex contractual matters and support proposal preparation...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $176K *

Lead the charge in managing complex contracts, ensuring compliance and fulfillment while interfacing with customers. Drive proposal preparation, negotiations, and administration to support organizatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading IT infrastructure operations in a dynamic environment. Drive technical excellence and operational continuity while managing critical systems and vendor relationships to...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career by owning data infrastructure systems that transform vast datasets into actionable insights. Collaborate on complex challenges at scale, ensuring data quality and efficiency in a f...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform large datasets into actionable insights by building robust data pipelines and systems. Collaborate on complex challenges in data quality and processing to enhance efficiency and accuracy in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$187K - $228K *

Explore your potential in defining secure, scalable architectures for enterprise Generative AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead innovations that enhance AI capabilities, stre...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $171K *

Shape the future of communications systems engineering by analyzing, designing, and verifying state-of-the-art solutions. Collaborate with teams to support hardware development and ensure compliance w...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $200K *

Lead the charge in ensuring reliable, efficient systems through automation and troubleshooting. Own the processes critical to AI and GPU workloads while collaborating with cross-functional teams to el...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$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...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$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...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.