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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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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RF Engineer Jobs in California

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$500K+*

Advance cutting-edge silicon design by leveraging your chip expertise to create RL environments, optimize physical design, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance model capabilities and...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $194K *

Join a team that's leading the development and certification of avionics for the Next Generation Interceptor program, ensuring mission success through cross-functional collaboration and technical expe...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's pioneering innovative chemical refining processes, leading cutting-edge technology implementation, and optimizing mineral supply chains through advanced engineering practices and cr...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join us to lead product design efforts across platforms, crafting high-quality visuals and interactions that enhance user experiences and drive product growth. Collaborate on innovative projects while...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by driving innovation in wet etch processes for advanced photonic devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing efficiency and yield while ensuring high-qu...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by developing and optimizing wet etch processes for advanced photonic devices. Collaborate hands-on with equipment and systems to enhance yield, dimensional control, and manufacturabi...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$220K - $300K *

Transform complex customer needs into innovative networking solutions by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing product adoption, and driving enterprise success through collaboration with multiple t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $165K *

Lead the evaluation and onboarding of engineering software tools, ensuring effective integration and management of systems. Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to streamline tool lifecycle pro...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$77K - $108K *

Innovate high-performance AI network fabrics for accelerated computing. Engage with clients to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring optimal configurations for GPU clusters and data-center infrastructu...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team of Optical Design Engineers to innovate and implement cutting-edge DWDM network solutions, ensuring project success and exceeding performance targets while collaborating across dep...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $165K *

Shape your career by leading the onboarding and management of engineering tools, ensuring effective integration and sustainability across teams in a dynamic startup environment, fostering innovation a...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $200K *

Empower the future of 5G technology by architecting and implementing advanced MAC-side software. Lead design, integration, and testing efforts for high-performance wireless communication systems acros...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $137K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and analyze electrical systems for spacecraft, focusing on design integration and harnessing. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure optimal performance and reliabilit...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Drive innovation by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to design and develop cutting-edge fiber optic transceivers, ensuring high performance and reliability from concept to production...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $230K *

Innovate cutting-edge software solutions for high-performance datacenter systems. Lead design and development in a dynamic team, ensuring product lifecycle success from inception to deployment and bey...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$171K - $245K *

Shape the future of technology as you lead in interconnect engineering, optimizing advanced high-speed designs from concept to production. Collaborate with diverse teams and suppliers to enhance produ...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$200K - $265K *

Join a team that's redefining advanced packaging solutions for next-gen Ethernet technologies. Lead the design and execution of innovative IC package architectures, ensuring optimal performance and co...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer the design and release of complex avionics PCBs for hypersonic systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure flight-worthy hardware delivery while driving continuous improvement i...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Transform the audio experience in next-gen wearables by designing high-performance audio electronics. Lead the electrical architecture and circuit design for innovative devices, ensuring exceptional s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Explore innovative audio electronics design for next-gen wearables, driving the electrical architecture and circuit design of audio subsystems from concept to production, ensuring high-performance aud...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $280K *

Support the development and integration of camera systems for space missions, collaborating with subcontractors and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and qualification of optical systems for...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $280K *

Shape the future of space exploration as you lead integration and testing of advanced electro-optical systems. Collaborate with a talented team to tackle complex engineering challenges and contribute...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $147K *

Shape the future of radar technology by leading signal processing and software development for advanced radar systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish innovative solutions from co...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$126K - $167K *

Shape the future of mission-critical facilities by leading electrical design projects. Collaborate with design and project management teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring compliance with co...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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    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.

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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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    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.