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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$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing infrared technology through hands-on fabrication of cutting-edge focal plane arrays, working in cleanroom environments to ensure quality and precision in semi...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Manage the electrical design standards for medium-voltage systems in large-scale AI data centers. Lead from utility interconnection to power distribution, ensuring reliability and efficiency through i...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$153K - $215K *

Champion innovative RFIC designs spanning transceivers to front-ends. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize performance while ensuring seamless system integration in a dynamic environment...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$145K - $222K *

Elevate your career by managing diverse transmission and distribution projects. Oversee project lifecycle, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and effective resource management while fostering team acc...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of software innovation, designing and implementing robust distributed systems. Leverage your expertise in Go, Kubernetes, and API design to create scalable solution...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Elevate research capabilities by engineering robust systems that ensure accurate, reproducible experiments at scale, enabling scientists to focus on innovative study designs and measurements while mai...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $400K *

Lead transformative projects by embedding with hardware teams to develop innovative agentic systems. Drive end-to-end solutions in a fast-paced environment, tackling critical challenges that shape the...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in RF/Analog Mixed Signal Design, focusing on transistor-level IC design for advanced technology nodes. Collaborate on architecture, verification, and validation to deliver high-qualit...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of RF/Analog Mixed Signal Design by leading transistor-level IC design for advanced technology nodes, ensuring high-quality silicon IP delivery through comprehensive architecture...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to support large-scale heavy civil infrastructure projects. Engage in daily site monitoring, documentation, and quality assurance to ensure compliance with approved plans and speci...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $150K *

Shape the future of heavy civil infrastructure by ensuring project compliance, documenting site conditions, and supporting construction oversight for large-scale projects. Collaborate with teams to ma...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $155K *

Hedra is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to assist in the development and implementation of machine learning models, particularly focusing on data processing and model testing. This role is ideal...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $170K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining electrical engineering standards for correctional facilities. Oversee design reviews, ensure compliance, and provide technical expertise to enhance system...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $250K *

Pioneer the design of cutting-edge high-speed PHY architectures. Own the DSP architecture from modeling to silicon validation, driving performance and efficiency in next-gen transceivers while collabo...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to design and improve electrical systems for advanced manufacturing facilities, enhancing power distribution and collaboration while ensuring safe and efficient operations across d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to design, implement, and sustain complex IP networks for Naval operations, ensuring secure and scalable solutions while collaborating with engineers and stakeholders throughout th...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Support pre-sales efforts by delivering technical training and customer support for photovoltaic systems. Leverage your expertise in system design and regulatory codes to facilitate successful solar a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $200K *

The Lead Electrical Engineer at Heron Power will be responsible for architecting, designing, and integrating low voltage electrical systems within high-performance power converters. This role involves...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $155K *

Take ownership of the complete design lifecycle for complex electrical subsystems in an innovative autonomous robotic pharmacy system, ensuring high standards in a regulated environment while collabor...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $210K *

Pioneer the future of communication technology by developing cutting-edge FPGA designs for high-speed data transmission and precision tracking systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to implement inn...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Transform large-scale project design by leading ILA/A&E engineering initiatives. Own technical solutions from site evaluation to construction support, fostering ADB's growth through effective collabor...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $214K *

Innovate cutting-edge solutions in high-speed data transmission. Collaborate with teams to develop and support customer systems from concept to production, ensuring excellence in signal integrity and...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $150K *

Shape the future of spacecraft power systems by leading the design and development of high-voltage electronics for innovative orbital projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to prototype, test, and...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $280K *

Join a dynamic team to develop cutting-edge electro-optical ICs for next-gen satellite communications. Collaborate with experts to enhance connectivity solutions, driving innovation in high-speed opti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining analog hardware design, driving innovative mixed-signal technology from concept to silicon. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance performance and efficiency in cuttin...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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