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.

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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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RF Engineer Jobs in California

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$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by designing cutting-edge optical components for communication systems. Collaborate with suppliers, lead qualification activities, and stay ahead of industry trends while enhancing...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering expert engineering solutions while managing projects safely and efficiently. Leverage your technical expertise to mentor others and drive innovation in gener...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$65K - $100K *

Engage in project management by supporting the Project Manager and Superintendent in overseeing subcontractors and ensuring compliance with safety and documentation standards on-site...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$65K - $100K *

Join us to support project management by overseeing subcontractors, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining accurate documentation. Collaborate with teams to enhance project efficie...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$65K - $100K *

Advance your career by supporting project management and subcontractor oversight on-site. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, maintain documentation, and facilitate communication for successf...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$190K - $275K *

Lead the charge in developing advanced DSP capabilities for space-based RF payloads. Oversee the full lifecycle from algorithm development to real-time implementation, collaborating with cross-functio...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $130K *

Join us to lead research on electric and magnetic fields, developing solutions and guidance for utilities. Collaborate with experts to address EMF/RF challenges in emerging energy technologies and enh...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading research on electric and magnetic fields (EMF) and RF exposure. Collaborate with utilities and stakeholders to develop solutions and technical guidance for emerging en...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform your career by leading innovative electrical solutions for space systems. Engage with top engineers to develop, test, and implement cutting-edge technology ensuring mission success and optim...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$117K - $118K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing electronic maintenance solutions. Leverage your expertise in troubleshooting, circuit repair, and system management to support critical operations in a dynami...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $140K *

Unlock potential by driving the integration of cloud-native software with global satellite network operations, ensuring seamless collaboration between software, hardware, and external partners for rel...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $135K *

Unlock excellence in PCB design and manufacturing by leading DFM initiatives, developing complex multilayer layouts, and shaping best practices across engineering teams to enhance product performance...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $104K *

Unlock potential by assembling and testing innovative energy storage prototypes, collaborating with engineers to optimize performance and ensure compliance with design specifications in a dynamic manu...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$216K - $220K *

Innovate and develop advanced simulation frameworks for wireless systems, focusing on signal processing, micro-architecture, and design optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $183K *

Lead the charge in innovative electrical engineering projects for electric aircraft and eVTOL systems. Oversee design, development, and implementation while collaborating with cross-functional teams t...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $160K *

Elevate your career by owning electrical application engineering for prefabricated platforms. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver scalable solutions, ensuring design integrity and execution read...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $230K *

Lead the charge in advancing AI/ML ecosystems through innovative Digital IC design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize RTL implementations and ensure high-performance solutions for ne...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $230K *

Drive innovation in digital IC design, focusing on high-performance RTL implementation for AI/ML ecosystems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize designs and ensure timing closure, cont...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $230K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI/ML ecosystems through cutting-edge digital IC design. Drive innovation in PCIe Switch Products and Enterprise Storage, ensuring high-performance RTL impleme...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$121K - $195K *

Innovate cutting-edge digital IC designs for AI/ML ecosystems, focusing on PCIe Switch Products and enterprise storage. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance RTL implement...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $230K *

Transform the future of AI/ML ecosystems by designing high-performance digital ICs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize RTL designs and ensure timing closure, driving innovation in dat...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team to drive next-gen AI/ML ecosystems through advanced Physical IC Design. Collaborate on PCIe Switch Products and Enterprise Storage, ensuring top performance from RTL to silicon tap...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $165K *

Champion innovative physical design solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely ASIC chip implementation, while addressing challenges in synthesis, PNR, and verification proc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $185K *

Partner with us to enhance power ICs by leading product engineering efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop, characterize, and qualify products in a dynamic environment, optimizi...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$181K - $251K *

Lead the charge in designing cutting-edge circuits for serial communications, collaborating with a dynamic team to drive product development from concept to qualification, ensuring high performance an...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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    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.

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    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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