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’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.
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.
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.
Chief Engineer, Electronic Warfare Payload
$220K - $300K *
Transform the future of electronic warfare by leading a multidisciplinary team in developing cutting-edge EW payloads. Oversee all technical aspects from design to field testing, ensuring robust integ...
2 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Shape reliability by design across power electronics products, defining corporate strategies that align engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams to maximize product longevity and minimize life...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$77K - $103K *
Transform customer experiences by integrating high-performance thermal cameras into systems. Engage in hands-on problem-solving, technical support, and collaboration with engineering teams to drive su...
6 days ago
$150K - $190K *
Join a team that drives innovative infrastructure projects, leading technical designs, fostering client relations, and ensuring quality across complex transportation and civil engineering projects, wh...
3 weeks ago
$150K - $190K *
Lead technical design and project management in infrastructure, optimizing complex engineering solutions for transportation markets. Drive quality and foster collaboration with teams and clients, ensu...
3 weeks ago
$206K - $271K *
Drive innovation in wireless systems by collaborating across teams to enhance RF performance. Lead the development of cellular hardware solutions, ensuring compliance and optimizing system integration...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Principal Hardware Engineer - Santa Clara, CA - Hybrid
$208K - $260K *
Shape innovative networking product architectures by leading design and development efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance and manufacturable solutions that meet...
3 weeks ago
$118K - $142K *
Join our innovative team to develop cutting-edge power electronics for spacecraft. Contribute to the entire lifecycle, from architecture definition to circuit design and testing, ensuring reliable pow...
5 days ago
Senior Specialist, RF/Wireless Engineer
$111K - $207K *
Lead the design and development of advanced RF hardware solutions for military communications, ensuring high-performance and reliability in complex environments. Collaborate across disciplines to deli...
1 week ago
Forward Deployment Engineer - Senior - 5G/6G/NTN
$148K - $246K *
Join a team that's at the forefront of technology deployment, leading complex software solutions and driving impactful customer engagements while developing and integrating cutting-edge systems in rea...
2 weeks ago
Sr. Electromagnetic Design Engineer
$135K - $168K *
Advance your career by driving electromagnetic design and analysis for cutting-edge electric motors and power electronics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance, reliable...
2 weeks ago
Sr. Electromagnetic Design Engineer
$135K - $168K *
Transform the future of automotive technology by leading electromagnetic design and analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate magnetic components and ensure reliability for next-ge...
2 weeks ago
Principal SerDes Design Engineer
$200K - $300K *
Engineer cutting-edge SerDes designs to accelerate next-gen AI interconnect technology. Lead architecture, circuit design, and validation efforts while collaborating across teams to ensure seamless in...
5 days ago
Principal SerDes Design Engineer
$200K - $300K *
Transform high-speed interconnect technology by architecting and designing next-gen SerDes for AI applications, overseeing development, validation, and optimization to ensure seamless integration and...
5 days ago
$130K - $155K *
Partner with us to provide expert guidance and support on FPGA solutions, ensuring successful design implementations while fostering strong customer relationships and identifying new opportunities for...
Reposted today
$205K - $381K *
Optimize interdisciplinary design and integration of complex aerospace systems. Serve as a key technical advisor, ensuring sound solutions and schedules while balancing technical needs with business c...
1 week ago
Senior Communications Systems Design Engineer
$108K - $130K *
Drive the design and implementation of advanced communications systems for transportation projects, ensuring seamless integration and compliance with industry standards while collaborating with multid...
1 week ago
Regulatory Compliance Engineer
$121K - $148K *
Lead regulatory compliance initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure product certification meets global standards throughout the lifecycle. Drive execution of compli...
5 days ago
$125K - $150K *
Shape the future of wireless communication by optimizing LTE systems, leading architecture development, and ensuring seamless integration with back-end services. Leverage your expertise in coding and...
1 month ago
Cryo RFIC Design Engineer, Quantum
$98K - $202K *
Help us transform the future of RFIC development, driving innovative designs through simulation, layout, and validation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create advanced circuits for cutting...
3 weeks ago
$129K - $207K *
Join us as a Physical IC Design Engineer to drive advancements in AI/ML technology and enhance mega datacenters. Collaborate in a dynamic team environment and lead world-class performance initiatives...
3 weeks ago
$121K - $195K *
Lead the design execution from RTL to silicon tape-out, optimizing AI/ML product performance for mega datacenters. Collaborate with engineers in a hands-on environment to develop innovative methodolog...
3 weeks ago
$129K - $207K *
Execute the physical design process from RTL to silicon tape-out, ensuring top-level performance through synthesis, verification, and collaboration. Drive advancements in AI/ML ecosystems within a dyn...
3 weeks ago
$121K - $195K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in AI/ML by executing physical design processes, from RTL to silicon tape-out, in a collaborative environment focused on cutting-edge datacenter solutions and ent...
3 weeks ago
Electrical Engineer (Senior-Staff), Power Systems
$135K - $250K *
Design and lead spacecraft electrical power systems, ensuring reliability and performance across missions. Drive architecture decisions, conduct reviews, and mentor engineers while collaborating with...
1 week ago
What types of $100,000+ jobs can I find in California?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.