Senior Engineer Jobs

Explore Senior Engineer jobs on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Senior engineers bring deep technical expertise to complex projects, guide implementation, and help teams build reliable, scalable products and systems.

What Senior Engineers Do

Senior engineers design and deliver technical solutions, review code or engineering work, troubleshoot challenging issues, and make decisions that support performance, security, and maintainability. Depending on the field, they may specialize in software development, cloud infrastructure, systems engineering, hardware, or other disciplines. Many roles also involve mentoring colleagues and collaborating across product, design, operations, and business teams.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Requirements vary by specialty, but employers commonly look for substantial hands-on experience, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency with relevant tools, technologies, and engineering practices. Clear communication, sound technical judgment, and the ability to lead projects or influence without formal authority can also be important. Highlight measurable results, such as improving system reliability, speeding delivery, or reducing costs, when presenting your experience.

Find Senior Engineer Roles on Ladders

Browse senior engineering opportunities and use Ladders to focus your search on vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, industries, and responsibilities to find openings that match your expertise, leadership strengths, and career goals.

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$75K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise network transformations with SASE and SD-WAN solutions. Mentor engineers, manage complex projects, and deliver exceptional managed services while ensuring client...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $175K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative solar and energy storage projects. Drive technical excellence, mentor teams, and collaborate with stakeholders to shape sustainable energy solutions across No...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$206K - $242K *

Lead the charge in offensive security research for Kubernetes, developing attack capabilities and strategies. Own complex projects from design to integration, influencing security practices across clo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $230K *

Join a team that's redefining product engineering by owning high-impact areas from concept to launch. Collaborate closely with leadership to enhance user experiences and drive innovation in a fast-pac...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the storage architecture for a cutting-edge AI supercomputer, ensuring efficient data flow and reliability across global pods. Drive performance improvements and collaborate with cross-functi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $207K *

Lead a diverse engineering team to develop impactful products combating online child abuse. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive technical decisions, enhance user experiences, and foste...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Empower innovation by architecting next-gen AI-driven CRM solutions. Lead a dynamic team to optimize data processing, enhance automation, and deliver exceptional user experiences while driving market...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$300K *

Innovate and enhance AI evaluation infrastructure by designing and shipping features across the stack. Collaborate with a team to ensure reliability and efficiency while owning the development process...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Applied AI Engineer, leading teams to design and deliver impactful AI solutions. Drive technical excellence and mentor engineers while shaping the future of AI system...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $200K *

Shape the future of technology as a senior technical leader, driving complex initiatives and mentoring engineers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure cloud-native solut...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing process engineering in Life Sciences. Lead complex design projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers while enhancing your...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$94K - $175K *

Transform engineering projects by integrating multi-disciplinary teams, enhancing depot support, and driving strategic improvements. Collaborate with leadership and product teams to ensure compliance...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$103K - $138K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality assurance for Field Engineering projects, acting as the key liaison among internal teams and customers. Oversee inspections, audits, and corrective actions to meet...

Virginia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Sales Engineer, where you'll lead technical discussions, map customer architectures, and drive enterprise integrations. Collaborate with engineering to deliver tailored soluti...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $200K *

Champion innovative electrical design for mission-critical facilities. Lead complex projects, mentor teams, and enhance efficiency through technology. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Transform the design landscape by building essential components that empower product teams. Collaborate closely with designers to enforce design principles and enhance user experience while navigating...

San Francisco, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to elevate software quality through innovative testing strategies, ensuring robust performance and scalability. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive testing initiatives and enha...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $200K *

Transform data into actionable insights by designing scalable pipelines and ML infrastructure. Collaborate with engineers to enhance product features and ensure data quality while leveraging AI tools...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $177K *

Join a team that's driving digital transformation for the National Security Space Launch program. This role focuses on enhancing mission-critical systems through advanced Jira/Confluence solutions and...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $148K *

Empower defense innovation by leading digital engineering efforts, integrating AI and ML into mission-critical systems, and enhancing data strategies for the National Security Space Launch program...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Champion innovative energy solutions by developing Energy Conservation Measures and Facility Improvement Measures. Collaborate with teams to analyze utility consumption, create project timelines, and...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$157K - $184K *

Transform the future of container technology by designing and shipping innovative features for Chainguard Containers. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance security and performance while directly...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $231K *

Transform the design landscape by developing core components and systems that enhance AI-driven design and code generation, ensuring quality and performance across web and mobile applications while co...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$151K - $195K *

Champion the development of innovative design systems that enhance user experience across web and mobile platforms. Collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality, accessible, and maintainable code whi...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $195K *

Lead the design and implementation of innovative civil systems for scalable, sustainable data centers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal civil engineering solutions that suppor...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Engineer do?question toggle

    A Senior Engineer applies advanced technical expertise to design, build, improve, and maintain products or systems. The role may also include reviewing work, solving complex problems, mentoring teammates, and guiding technical decisions.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Senior Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the engineering specialty. Employers often seek several years of relevant experience, strong technical skills, a record of delivering projects, and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively.

  • Do Senior Engineer jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Many senior engineering roles offer salaries of $100,000 or more, though compensation varies by specialty, location, employer, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs at this salary level.

  • How can I stand out when applying for Senior Engineer positions?question toggle

    Tailor your resume to the role, emphasize relevant technologies and accomplishments, and quantify your impact where possible. Examples include improving reliability, increasing performance, reducing costs, or delivering projects successfully.