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.
Lead Substation Engineer - Physical
$120K - $140K *
Lead a design team in delivering physical design solutions for substation projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and managing project schedules while coordinating with engineers and cli...
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Lead Substation Engineer - Physical
$120K - $145K *
Join a dynamic team to lead substation physical design projects, ensuring quality deliverables and compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with engineers and clients to drive project success f...
2 days ago
Lead Metallic Materials Application Engineer
$112K - $149K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing aerospace materials technology. In this role, you'll lead the definition and qualification of materials for engine hardware, collaborating with cross-function...
3 days ago
$120K - $180K *
Manage quality assurance for electrical and electronic assemblies, ensuring compliance with standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, drive continuous improvement, and...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Empower the evolution of advanced marine electrical systems, driving innovation from concept to deployment across power, propulsion, energy management, and more, ensuring performance and compliance in...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Principal Photonics Design Engineer
$138K - $165K *
Advance your career by developing cutting-edge photonic devices for high-speed communication systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and optimize integrated photonics solutions th...
2 days ago
$76K - $143K *
Transform electrical design processes by utilizing your expertise in engineering principles and innovative problem-solving. Collaborate closely with project managers and field teams to achieve seamles...
Reposted 2 days ago
$76K - $143K *
Champion innovative design and engineering solutions in electrical projects. Collaborate with teams to streamline construction for high-impact data centers. Drive project success through expert leader...
Reposted 2 days ago
$76K - $143K *
Manage and execute electrical engineering projects with a focus on quality and compliance. Collaborate across teams, providing expertise in design, problem-solving, and mentoring while ensuring adhere...
Reposted 2 days ago
Staff/Senior Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer
$160K - $220K *
The Supplier Industrialization Engineer at Heron Power will oversee supplier development and quality management within the supplier network, ensuring technical success and performance. This role invol...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$110K - $132K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing storage and backup solutions for a DoD customer. This role involves engineering, administration, and innovation across on-premises and cloud environments, ens...
Yesterday
$95K - $178K *
Lead the charge in managing production operations, ensuring quality, cost, and schedule performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, support program launches, and driv...
1 week ago
Network & Store Technology Engineer
$84K - $126K *
Deliver exceptional IT support and network solutions for retail operations, ensuring seamless technology integration and reliability across North America. Collaborate with teams to enhance store techn...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in maintaining critical facilities by overseeing engineering operations, ensuring compliance, and managing staff. Drive excellence in preventive maintenance and emergency response to o...
1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Unlock potential by collaborating on cutting-edge CPU subsystems for high-performance, low-power wireless SoCs. Engage with architects and developers to meet power, performance, and area goals, drivin...
1 week ago
$130K - $155K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to design CPU-based subsystems for high-performance, low-power wireless SoCs, collaborating closely with architects and engineers to achieve optimal power, p...
1 week ago
$104K - $231K *
Lead the charge in developing innovative electrical systems to advance cutting-edge applications. Collaborate with multifaceted engineering teams, overseeing design, testing, and analysis to deliver r...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$104K - $231K *
Join a dynamic team to design and develop advanced electrical systems, conducting tests and analyses to create innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers...
3 weeks ago
$75K - $97K *
Join a dynamic R&D team to support medical device product design and testing. Utilize your technical skills to ensure compliance, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to innovative solutions that enhan...
2 weeks ago
$88K - $110K *
Join a forward-thinking team to design cutting-edge high-speed digital systems. Drive electrical design and collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and optimize products that enhance globa...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Senior Electronics Test Development Engineer
$120K - $145K *
Join the charge in developing automated test systems and leading FCT and EOL testing initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturability and drive continuous improvements...
Reposted today
EE digital/Analog Design Engineer
$100K - $180K *
Optimize analog and digital circuit designs, ensuring high-speed performance and manufacturability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to validate prototypes and meet system requirements...
2 weeks ago
$220K - $250K *
Lead the design and development of advanced military electrical systems. Collaborate across teams to create innovative solutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards while driving high-impact...
2 weeks ago
Staff Engineer, PCBA DFM, Hardware
$171K - $247K *
Transform the future of consumer hardware by leading high-density PCBA design and SMT integration. Drive innovation and efficiency across product lines, ensuring reliability and performance at scale w...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Engage with our dynamic engineering team as you design and model innovative refrigerant and water piping systems using Solidworks, ensuring precision in product documentation and lifecycle management...
4 weeks 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.