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.

Find jobs throughout the state

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.

Search with Ladders

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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$123K - $174K *

Champion security excellence by enhancing detection engineering practices, collaborating with teams to identify vulnerabilities, and implementing robust solutions to safeguard enterprise systems again...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $300K *

Empower innovation by designing high-performance analog integrated circuits. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and drive advancements in analog technology while me...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $102K *

Elevate your career by providing hands-on IT support and systems administration in a dynamic, client-facing role. Collaborate with technical teams to enhance user experiences and maintain robust clien...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Advance the field of audio processing by designing algorithms and systems that transform large-scale speech datasets into high-quality insights. Collaborate across teams to enhance model quality and d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $131K *

Elevate customer engagement by driving successful project delivery, fostering collaboration across teams, and ensuring satisfaction through proactive communication and effective management of complex...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $110K *

Advance your career by providing essential maintenance and support for cyclotrons and analytical equipment, ensuring optimal performance in a dynamic oncology environment. Collaborate on quality contr...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $181K *

Create impactful technical solutions in military electrification projects. Collaborate with defense clients and provide expertise throughout the proposal process, ensuring compliance and mission effec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $210K *

Lead the charge in ASIC Physical Design by managing global teams to drive innovative methodologies and optimize performance, power, and area targets for complex designs. Collaborate cross-functionally...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$132K - $198K *

Elevate the future of defense technology by leading the design and production of a soldier-portable, auto-aiming counter-UAS system. Drive innovation in electrical engineering to enhance warfighter ca...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $260K *

Lead the charge in securing global systems as a Cybersecurity Engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement secure architectures while ensuring compliance with critical s...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$200K - $250K *

Pioneer the development of cutting-edge electrical systems for a groundbreaking spacecraft, overseeing everything from design to testing. Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure su...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K *

Innovate within a dynamic team to ensure the safe and reliable operation of high voltage substations. Leverage your expertise in relay protection systems and contribute to critical maintenance and con...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to advance electrical engineering design for innovative building projects, collaborating with clients and architects to deliver exceptional solutions while optimizing project finan...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$176K - $239K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing electromagnetic compatibility design and analysis for satellite programs. Collaborate with diverse technical disciplines to define and verify EMC requirements...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$246K - $308K *

Lead the development of mission-critical hardware by building and guiding a high-performing electrical engineering team. Oversee complex electronics projects from concept to deployment, ensuring techn...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $210K *

Join us to innovate AI solutions that transform businesses. Collaborate with clients to deliver customized, cutting-edge AI systems, leveraging your expertise in LLMs and software development for impa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement cutting-edge physical network infrastructure for large-scale data centers, ensuring optimal performance and reliability across global operations. Drive inno...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Explore your potential by leading innovative battery cell design and qualification efforts. Collaborate across teams to drive development from concept to production, ensuring high-performance and reli...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive quality excellence by leading continuous improvement initiatives, resolving complex challenges, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic aerospace/defense environment while collaborating across mult...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Drive your career with a dynamic team focused on designing and integrating advanced avionics systems. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure compliance and performance, while leading testing and val...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development and execution of test plans for integrated circuits, ensuring performance and reliability through data analysis and continuous improvement. Collaborate with teams to troublesh...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $135K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of image sensor technology by designing and developing advanced analog and mixed-signal circuits, ensuring superior performance through innovative solutions and co...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $140K *

Transform the landscape of image sensor technology by leading analog design initiatives, executing detailed circuit simulations, optimizing layouts, and collaborating across teams to deliver cutting-e...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Develop and optimize validation firmware for AI/ML accelerator ASICs, enhancing functional accuracy, performance, and reliability from pre-silicon through post-silicon stages. Collaborate in a dynamic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $166K *

Transform electric transmission design by leading a dynamic team in delivering innovative solutions for major utilities. Drive project execution, client relations, and staff development in a fast-pace...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.