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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$80K - $100K *

Join us to support the hands-on development of satellite avionics hardware by assembling, testing, and debugging prototypes, ensuring robust engineering practices and a smooth hardware qualification c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $170K *

Unlock potential by building robust test infrastructure for defense robotics, collaborating across teams to ensure seamless product advancement from prototype to production through comprehensive testi...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$115K - $200K *

Partner with us to drive systems engineering for innovative tactical radio products. Oversee requirements definition, design, integration, and validation while collaborating with cross-functional team...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $234K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud infrastructure by designing and building scalable software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to deliver reliable, data-intensive servi...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading technical initiatives in power management, focusing on DC/DC buck converters. Collaborate with R&D and customers to ensure successful product adoption through expert design...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$169K - $200K *

Join a team that's pioneering the future of space avionics by designing and testing cutting-edge electronics subsystems. Collaborate with experts to drive innovation from concept to delivery in a dyna...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $129K *

Contribute to the efficiency and safety of production by designing and enhancing processes, leveraging Lean methodologies, and improving documentation to optimize performance in a high-stakes manufact...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$163K - $236K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI/ML hardware acceleration. Drive cutting-edge TPU technology, ensuring optimal signal and power integrity from concept to production while collaborating with...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Drive application-specific testing of solid state transformers, ensuring optimal performance across AI data centers, utility-scale BESS, and PV plants. Collaborate with Systems Integration to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$122K - $227K *

Pioneer innovative mechanical solutions for high-pressure propulsion systems. Drive design and integration efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and ensure p...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$122K - $227K *

Join a dynamic team to drive innovative mechanical solutions for high-pressure propulsion systems, integrating cutting-edge designs and collaborating across functions to meet complex engineering chall...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in battery energy storage engineering, providing technical expertise for system design, supplier evaluation, and performance analysis. Collaborate across teams to ensure optimal integr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Engineer innovative aerospace components by translating requirements into qualified designs. Collaborate with teams to create detailed CAD models and documentation, ensuring compliance with industry s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$195K - $235K *

Innovate cutting-edge FPGA designs for advanced wireless systems. Lead the development of signal processing algorithms from concept to deployment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to tackle r...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$151K - $176K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance and optimization for next-gen satellite communications by translating complex regulations and providing technical guidance across multidisciplinary teams, drivin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $170K *

Transform the future of correctional facility design by managing electrical engineering standards and ensuring compliance with federal guidelines. Lead technical reviews, oversee construction, and pro...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $230K *

Innovate with us to develop next-gen products focusing on parallel interfaces. Collaborate across R&D, customers, and manufacturing to design leading-edge ASIC technologies in MCM, 2.5D, and 3D spaces...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $116K *

Unlock your potential by ensuring compliance and enhancing safety through the inspection and evaluation of Emergency Responder Radio Coverage Systems. Collaborate with teams to improve communication s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$83K - $116K *

Elevate your career by ensuring compliance and enhancing safety through the inspection and evaluation of Emergency Responder Radio Coverage Systems. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving first re...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at test operations by developing solutions, managing technician performance, and ensuring compliance. Maintain equipment and collaborate cross-functionally to meet customer satisfa...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $220K *

Innovate architectural standards and lead design for large-scale data centers. Collaborate with teams to ensure resilient, cost-effective facilities while resolving complex challenges and driving cons...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to execute complex physical electrical designs for medium- and high-voltage substations and utility-scale projects, ensuring quality and compliance from concept through constructio...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $149K *

Unlock potential by characterizing and optimizing next-gen 4D LiDAR sensors. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug, calibrate, and analyze sensor performance in lab and field settings, enha...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$173K - $234K *

Champion compliance by leading a team to ensure hardware meets regulatory standards. Drive proactive safety integration and strategic guidance throughout product development, balancing technical exper...

1 week ago

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

$126K - $174K *

Unlock new opportunities by engaging with key accounts in optical communications, driving product adoption through training and support, while collaborating with internal teams to enhance customer exp...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What types of $100,000+ jobs can I find in California?question toggle

    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.

  • Can I find remote or hybrid California jobs?question toggle

    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.