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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$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential by architecting scalable conversational AI agents that drive growth across industries. Own the entire lifecycle from pilot to launch, collaborating with top enterprises to solve...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to solving complex technical issues for customers. As a Senior Technical Support Engineer, you'll collaborate with Engineering to enhance support for Chainguard Images, en...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Take ownership of automating workflows across teams by building AI agents using Claude and Microsoft Copilot. Collaborate with various departments to identify automation opportunities, ensuring securi...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $222K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of structural engineering through innovative design and mentorship. Lead multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring technical excellence while advancing your career in...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$103K - $129K *

Transform enterprise virtualization by leading improvements and modernization efforts. Drive operational effectiveness and compliance while mentoring teams and establishing industry standards in a hyb...

Hopkins, SCRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing analytical support for project budgeting, change management, and cost forecasting. Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure accurate financial tracking and...

Reno, NVRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Advance project success by providing analytical support for budgeting, change management, and cost forecasting. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting, drivi...

Las Vegas, NVRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $222K *

Drive structural engineering excellence by leading a talented team, guiding complex projects in nuclear facility design and analysis, and collaborating with clients to innovate sustainable energy solu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$101K - $125K *

Drive the execution of immersive projects by providing technical oversight and support, ensuring seamless integration and coordination with partners globally while maintaining high standards of qualit...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$140K - $185K *

Unlock potential by leading the architecture and development of scalable core platform systems that process transactions and integrate with financial institutions globally. Drive innovation and mentor...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$157K - $184K *

Engineer and elevate our core product by developing innovative features, tools, and infrastructure while collaborating closely with a dedicated team to maintain high-quality standards and drive techni...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$199K - $235K *

Innovate backend solutions by designing, building, and maintaining scalable services for external pentesting. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experience and ensure system performance, reliabi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful solutions by maintaining and developing Finance and Procurement systems. Collaborate with teams to analyze requirements, debug SQL queries, and enhance application performance for a se...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join our data team to build robust systems that transform transport data into actionable insights, driving innovative solutions in freight intelligence. Utilize your engineering and analytical skills...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$111K - $153K *

Unlock potential by leading transmission line engineering projects, designing systems from 69kV to 500kV, and mentoring teams. Collaborate with clients and vendors while ensuring adherence to budget a...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Empower customer success by delivering expert remote technical support and optimizing building energy management systems. Collaborate with teams to resolve complex issues and enhance operational perfo...

Independence, OHRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $125K *

Empower your career by securing cloud environments and automating security workflows. Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to deploy tools, troubleshoot issues, and enhance security posture a...

Austin, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$96K - $115K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing aerospace wire harnesses, ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $176K *

Engineer innovative solutions as a Tech Lead, driving architectural evolution and technical excellence for a global web platform while enhancing digital customer experiences through advanced AI integr...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$179K - $234K *

Advance your career by leading innovative cloud communication solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our CCaaS and CCI offerings, driving customer value through cutting-edge tec...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$160K - $175K *

Empower your career by designing and automating scalable security infrastructure across diverse platforms. Join a team that enhances cybersecurity maturity through innovative engineering practices and...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$201K - $263K *

Lead a globally distributed engineering team to architect and scale enterprise-level Go-To-Market systems, ensuring seamless integration across Salesforce and other platforms while fostering a culture...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the successful delivery of construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and profitability while leading diverse teams in a dynamic environment. Drive innovati...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $230K *

Champion innovative electrical design for mission-critical facilities, leading complex projects and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure resilient systems and high-quality outcomes in hyperscale...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Support manufacturers by implementing solutions that enhance operational performance. Collaborate with teams to drive adoption and deliver measurable improvements, ensuring lasting value from the plat...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.