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.
Principal Wireless/RF Engineer
$194K - $242K *
Engineer advanced RF systems for Radar and Missile applications. Lead a skilled team in design, validation, and production support while ensuring compliance with technical requirements and project tim...
4 days ago
Sr. C2 Terminal RF & Antenna System Engineer
$166K - $249K *
Shape the future of national security space missions by leading RF engineering efforts for critical C2 terminal systems. Engage with senior leaders, evaluate architectures, and drive procurement decis...
Yesterday
$110K - $130K *
Explore the technical landscape of grid interconnection for utility-scale energy projects. Lead engineering efforts, manage applications, and interface with utilities to ensure successful project exec...
2 weeks ago
Engineering Manager, Electronics
$135K - $160K *
Lead and manage a talented Electronics team to design advanced reactor control systems. Ensure robust electronic architecture in both terrestrial and future space applications while collaborating cros...
Reposted 2 days ago
Optical Engineer - Guided Wave Fiber
$110K - $130K *
Develop innovative guided-wave optical systems for communications and sensing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, integrate, and validate photonic hardware, ensuring reliable outdoor a...
1 week ago
$63K - $111K *
Elevate project execution by supporting engineering and construction teams in delivering complex industrial infrastructure projects through technical coordination and quality assurance activities...
Yesterday
Principal Physical Verification Engineer
$150K - $180K *
Champion full-chip physical verification efforts, driving quality and accountability while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure successful tapeout readiness and clean IP delivery...
2 days ago
Principal Physical Verification Engineer
$150K - $180K *
Drive full-chip physical verification efforts, ensuring quality and readiness for tapeout. Collaborate cross-functionally to influence design strategies and deliver clean IP, while leading execution p...
2 days ago
Principal Physical Verification Engineer
$150K - $180K *
Elevate your career by leading full-chip physical verification efforts, driving quality and accountability while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure successful tapeout readiness and clean IP de...
2 days ago
Principal Physical Verification Engineer
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in full-chip physical verification, ensuring quality and readiness through effective project management and cross-functional collaboration with design teams...
2 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and release manufacturable mechanical designs for high-performance metal components, ensuring quality and efficiency from concept through production...
1 week ago
$104K - $156K *
Join a dynamic engineering team to provide technical expertise and support to key customers, enhance product applications, and drive innovative solutions in a collaborative environment, while ensuring...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Electrical Design Engineer, Avionics
$100K - $165K *
Join a team that's redefining aerospace technology by designing high-speed embedded electronics for space hardware. Collaborate across disciplines to innovate and ensure reliability in extreme environ...
1 week ago
$200K - $350K *
Optimize thermal design and validation for liquid-cooled rack systems, ensuring seamless deployment and integration in datacenters. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and r...
4 days ago
$81K - $152K *
Drive excellence in manufacturing engineering by leading NPI processes and collaborating with design teams to launch high-quality, reliable products in a dynamic, global environment. Join us to optimi...
4 weeks ago
RF Test Engineer I, Testbeds & EGSE
$143K - $162K *
Empower the future of satellite technology by building and testing innovative RF hardware systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design and enhance testbeds that support critical missions, ensuri...
1 week ago
RF Electrophysics Engineer - Associate or Mid-Level
$98K - $162K *
Lead the charge in developing RF systems and components, ensuring performance meets requirements while collaborating with engineers across various disciplines...
Reposted 6 days ago
$234K - $292K *
Lead the architecture and integration of advanced 5G modem solutions, driving full connectivity stack development while collaborating with global teams and influencing technical strategies for carrier...
Reposted 1 week ago
Principal High-Speed Analog Circuit Design Engineer
$200K - $300K *
Drive the future of high-speed analog circuit design, focusing on innovative solutions for broadband amplification, clock generation, and custom components, while leading verification and layout proce...
5 days ago
Principal High-Speed Analog Circuit Design Engineer
$200K - $300K *
Lead high-speed analog circuit design initiatives, focusing on broadband amplifiers, clock generation, and custom components. Collaborate on next-gen optical transceiver development while ensuring sys...
5 days ago
$140K - $160K *
Join a dynamic team to lead antenna design and integration for advanced UAV systems, ensuring optimal RF performance and compliance across platforms. Contribute to innovative solutions in a fast-paced...
3 weeks ago
$118K - $157K *
Engineer secure, scalable network solutions in complex hybrid environments. Manage enterprise network architectures while collaborating across teams to enhance performance and security. Your expertise...
3 weeks ago
$81K - $152K *
Transform optical coating design and production readiness by collaborating with customers and engineering teams. Drive continuous improvement and ensure successful product realization in a dynamic man...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Principal Antenna Test Engineer
$118K - $224K *
Join a team that's redefining antenna testing and integration. Lead a skilled group of engineers in validating AESA hardware, troubleshooting RF issues, and enhancing test capabilities while collabora...
Reposted 4 days ago
Principal mmWave IC Design Engineer - TeraWave
$269K - $376K *
Lead the design of advanced RF/mmWave integrated chips, driving innovation in front-end circuits for next-gen satellite communications. Collaborate with engineers to optimize system architectures and...
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.