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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$155K - $190K *

Lead the charge in shaping customer data architecture, ensuring seamless integration and governance across platforms. Drive data strategy, identity resolution, and audience segmentation to enhance mar...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to securing both Operational and Information Technology environments. This role combines enterprise security administration with manufacturing security to ensure complianc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $110K *

Unlock the potential of cybersecurity in manufacturing by safeguarding operational and information technology environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security measures, drive...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic SOC team, driving proactive threat detection and incident response. Leverage your technical expertise and strategic vision to enhance cybersecurity resilience...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Transform your career by leading complex design change projects from inception to execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage substantial budgets, and drive innovation in a fast-paced e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$183K - $306K *

Drive the architectural vision for a cutting-edge platform, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency. Collaborate across teams to modernize systems while maintaining client trust and operational...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $135K *

Drive exceptional service delivery by managing a global IT support team, ensuring high-quality technical guidance and client satisfaction while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improve...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$189K - $222K *

Champion the evolution of testing infrastructure by designing and building a scalable environment for validation and experimentation across the engineering teams, all while mentoring junior engineers...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $260K *

Advance data architecture by owning enterprise modeling standards and integration strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design data solutions that enhance business intelligence and en...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Lead engineering efforts by writing production code and mentoring a team. Drive modernization initiatives through Java microservices while managing performance and growth of engineers. Collaborate wit...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $283K *

Transform transit operations by leading complex Automatic Train Supervision initiatives. Drive collaboration across technical and operational teams, ensuring system performance and reliability for maj...

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6 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Optimize our internal IT systems and security posture while managing user access, supporting AWS operations, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with the COO to enhance efficiency and maintain a secu...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$285K - $335K *

Help us define and innovate networking infrastructure, setting strategic vision and managing vendor partnerships while ensuring performance targets are met across all operations...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$285K - $335K *

Elevate the future of networking infrastructure by defining a 2-4 year vision, managing vendor strategies, and setting performance targets. Collaboration with engineering and clear communication with...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $228K *

Join an innovative team as a Solution Engineer, designing customer-facing technology solutions in networking and AI infrastructure while gaining hands-on experience and mentorship in a dynamic lab and...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$224K - $431K *

Join a team that's essential in driving OEM technical initiatives, leading cross-functional teams, and executing innovative solutions for product integration and customer deployments while fostering s...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$224K - $431K *

Shape the future of technology by managing OEM technical teams and leading NPI efforts. Collaborate across functions to drive complete hardware and software solutions while fostering strong relationsh...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join our dynamic Delivery team to design and develop robust data pipelines, leveraging cloud technologies and distributed systems while ensuring optimal performance and scalability for our clients' da...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $251K *

Unlock potential by leading technical design for resilient architectures that enhance classified system capabilities, aligning IT solutions with business objectives while collaborating with senior eng...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $176K *

Champion operational excellence by optimizing facilities processes and tools. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance training, manage change, and ensure smooth transitions across multiple locations...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $176K *

Lead the charge in optimizing facilities processes and tools, driving operational excellence through strategic planning, training, and stakeholder engagement across multiple locations to enhance effic...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $185K *

Elevate your career as you architect innovative solutions that integrate enterprise systems, driving digital transformation across engineering and manufacturing sectors while ensuring alignment with b...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $150K *

Develop and optimize low-level systems for ARM architecture, focusing on kernel engineering, virtualization, and security. Collaborate on complex hardware-software integrations to enhance performance...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $157K *

Transform space operations by leveraging Kubernetes to deliver resilient solutions. Collaborate within an Agile framework to enhance software deployment, ensuring optimal performance and security for...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $180K *

Lead the design and deployment of mission-critical hardware systems for U.S. defense operations. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure high-reliability solutions are effectively delivered in real-w...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.

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    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.