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.
Sr. Structural Analysis Engineer
$104K - $173K *
Lead the charge in spacecraft structural analysis. Collaborate with engineers to ensure design integrity through advanced simulations, testing, and documentation in a fast-paced environment focused on...
3 weeks ago
Engineer - Thermal-Hydraulic Methods Development
$79K - $137K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of reactor physics through innovative computational methods and thermal-hydraulic modeling. Contribute to technical development, regulatory compliance, and custom...
Yesterday
$90K - $110K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of solar energy by providing technical support during project engineering and construction phases. Collaborate with utilities, vendors, and clients while ensuring...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Innovate electrical designs for groundbreaking medical products. Lead cross-functional teams in developing and enhancing devices that improve women's health, ensuring impactful contributions from conc...
1 week ago
Senior Underground Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid
$100K - $152K *
Transform underground transmission line engineering by designing systems up to 500kV. Lead project teams, conduct cost analyses, and ensure compliance with industry standards while collaborating with...
4 days ago
$84K - $112K *
Lead the charge in optimizing network capacity and implementing innovative solutions. Collaborate across teams to ensure best-in-class service delivery while managing projects and driving strategic in...
6 days ago
Senior Software Engineer, Field Software
$190K - $220K *
Design and optimize backend services and data pipelines to enhance field operations, ensuring reliable systems for asset management used by field crews and utilities while collaborating across teams t...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in aerospace by developing cutting-edge composite products for space applications. Collaborate with experts to manage projects from design to testing, ensuring te...
3 weeks ago
$86K - $183K *
Analyze and enhance software tools for AI-driven applications, ensuring strong integration between software and hardware. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation across our product...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Join our team as a Security Engineer, safeguarding applications and data through secure coding, vulnerability assessments, and proactive risk strategies while collaborating across development and DevO...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Signal and Power Integrity Engineer
$196K - $242K *
Lead SIPI project planning and development, establishing guidelines, auditing layouts, and optimizing designs through simulation and research to enhance performance across products and subsystems...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$70K - $105K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring accuracy and efficiency while managing resources and timelines effectively...
3 weeks ago
$70K - $95K *
Engineer innovative solutions by managing equipment design and project execution, ensuring quality and accuracy from start to finish. Collaborate effectively with teams and customers to meet project o...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Pioneer operational excellence in Mechanical Assembly and Service Center functions. Lead strategies to optimize production, quality, and delivery, while fostering a culture focused on safety, efficien...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Sr. Staff Failure Analysis Engineer
$134K - $193K *
Lead the charge in failure analysis for cutting-edge technologies, driving root cause investigations and cross-functional collaboration to enhance product reliability and performance. Your expertise w...
1 week ago
$89K - $125K *
Partner with us to integrate new firms into our IT environment, managing Microsoft 365 migrations and Active Directory consolidations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless...
5 days ago
Regulatory Compliance Engineer
$121K - $148K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring regulatory compliance across product lifecycles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to drive certification processes and maintain product stan...
4 days ago
$82K - $102K *
Develop innovative environmental control systems for diverse aircraft, ensuring performance and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable solutions that enhance customer...
2 weeks ago
$138K - $190K *
Optimize and integrate advanced systems in the semiconductor field, collaborating with teams to solve complex challenges. Utilize your expertise in optical design to drive innovation and ensure the hi...
3 weeks ago
$103K - $138K *
Lead the charge in deploying and managing complex network installations, ensuring quality control and effective project execution while collaborating with internal teams and subcontractors to meet ope...
3 days ago
$103K - $138K *
Engineer and oversee site implementations, ensuring quality control and effective project management for network installations. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and maintain operational standard...
4 days ago
$175K - $215K *
Shape the future of electrical prototyping by developing and validating innovative solutions. Collaborate with engineers to transform designs into reliable hardware, ensuring seamless integration and...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's redefining product innovation by integrating electromechanical systems. Leverage your expertise to collaborate with engineers and designers, ensuring seamless functionality while ba...
1 month ago
Principal / Sr. Principal Signal / Image Processing Engineer
$125K - $187K *
Shape the future of signal/image processing by developing innovative algorithms and collaborating with engineers to enhance software solutions. Drive advancements in AI/ML applications while ensuring...
1 week ago
Lead Hardware Architect for Optical Transceivers
$130K - $155K *
Engineer cutting-edge PAM4 optical transceivers for data centers and AI/ML applications. Lead cross-functional teams from design to production, ensuring compliance and performance through innovative s...
2 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.