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.

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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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RF Engineer Jobs in California

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$114K - $171K *

Drive innovation as a Principal FPGA Design Engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and verify cutting-edge avionics solutions, ensuring safety and efficiency in embe...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and evolution of high-speed Infiniband and RDMA networks to enhance AI infrastructure reliability and performance while mentoring teams and driving cross-functio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive innovation across high-performance AI infrastructure networks. Lead the design and evolution of large-scale Ethernet architectures, tackling complex challenges and ensuring network reliability w...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $240K *

Innovate the electrical architecture of next-gen smart cable modules, driving design direction and engineering standards. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-reliability products for advanced...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$190K - $200K *

Lead the charge in electrical engineering excellence across multiple campuses, ensuring robust design, validation, and energization of critical infrastructure while integrating onsite generation solut...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $300K *

Pioneer innovative SerDes designs for next-gen AI transceivers, defining architecture and specifications while leading validation and optimization efforts to enhance performance and integration in adv...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $225K *

Engage in shaping advanced design automation infrastructure for analog and mixed-signal IC development. Lead technical initiatives that enhance methodologies and tools, collaborating with global teams...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $225K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of semiconductor design automation. In this pivotal role, you'll lead the development of advanced CAD infrastructure for analog and mixed-signal ICs, collaboratin...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$153K - $284K *

Elevate your career by driving innovative FPGA and ASIC solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements, and overseeing project management within budget and schedule...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$153K - $284K *

Transform the future of electrical engineering by designing innovative FPGA and ASIC solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and ensure project success within...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Transform reliability engineering by leading innovative test development and design for critical electro-mechanical subsystems. Drive product goals into actionable reliability requirements while mento...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$161K - $241K *

Champion technical leadership in RF/digital hardware, driving sustainment strategies and design improvements while optimizing test processes across complex hardware portfolios in a dynamic engineering...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $142K *

Elevate innovation by leading the electrical design of critical spacecraft systems. You will own the end-to-end process, from architecture to fabrication, ensuring robustness in harsh space environmen...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Build the future of RFIC technology by evaluating prototypes, automating labs, and supporting product development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and deliver exceptional t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Transform client environments by leading end-to-end implementations across diverse projects, ensuring timely execution and robust documentation. Leverage strong technical acumen to build trust, manage...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $285K *

Elevate the design and development of complex networking systems, leading mechanical architecture from concept to production. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovation and ensure product reli...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $220K *

Elevate electrical system design and integration for advanced semiconductor equipment. Lead cross-functional teams in developing reliable, high-performance systems while mentoring engineers and drivin...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $145K *

Drive innovation in cross-functional product design, aligning hardware, firmware, and cloud teams to deliver cutting-edge traffic management solutions. Champion system architecture and ensure discipli...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $110K *

Transform the future of mobile broadcasting by leading technical operations, ensuring show readiness, and delivering exceptional live production experiences while mentoring teams and managing client r...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$250K - $300K *

Empower innovation by porting and optimizing numerical algorithms for Snapdragon platforms. Lead embedded software development, ensuring high-performance solutions while collaborating with a skilled e...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $200K *

Pioneer innovative electrical solutions by designing, integrating, and validating systems for cutting-edge products, working with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve high-performance results in a dyn...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $149K *

Join us to design and optimize advanced digital circuits for custom blocks, focusing on schematic entry, simulation, and verification. Your work will enhance high-performance solutions in data center...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$156K - $195K *

Lead engineering efforts on complex development programs, ensuring alignment with project goals, budget, and schedule. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions while man...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$126K - $210K *

Lead the design and development of advanced optoelectronic systems, collaborating across disciplines to create innovative products. Drive technical excellence and support technology roadmaps while ens...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join us to lead the design of electrical and control systems for semiconductor equipment. You'll develop schematics, ensure compliance with safety standards, and drive engineering projects with a focu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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