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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$148K - $201K *

Empower the development of our open source software solutions while collaborating with engineers and community contributors. Leverage your cloud native expertise to enhance mission outcomes through in...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by deploying and maintaining advanced Terraform and Azure DevOps solutions. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders and architecture teams to optimize platform activities and ensure ali...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $242K *

Deliver secure, reliable backend systems that enhance user experiences across products. Own projects from design to deployment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to balance security and usabil...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $175K *

Develop exceptional engineering teams by leading technical direction, fostering ownership, and driving customer-focused outcomes. Empower talent to tackle complex challenges while ensuring high standa...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $140K *

Elevate your career by designing and managing AWS environments, automating CI/CD, and ensuring robust application delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams for end-to-end ownership and enhance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $154K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative Ultra Pure Water treatment solutions. As a key technical contact, you'll manage bids, collaborate with engineering teams, and drive project success in a dynam...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$109K - $154K *

Transform the future of water treatment by leading innovative Ultra Pure Water solutions. Leverage your engineering expertise and customer relations skills to drive project success and deliver tailore...

Houston, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$109K - $154K *

Empower your career by leading innovative Ultra Pure Water treatment solutions. As a key technical contact, you'll manage bids and collaborate with global teams to deliver tailored engineering solutio...

Boise, IDRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$109K - $154K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative Ultra Pure Water treatment solutions. Leverage your engineering expertise and customer relationship skills to manage the bid lifecycle and deliver tailored solu...

Phoenix, AZRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$109K - $154K *

Lead the design and implementation of innovative Ultra Pure Water solutions, managing client relationships and project lifecycles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored engineeri...

Feasterville Trevose, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$109K - $154K *

Shape the future of water treatment by leading innovative solutions in ultrapure water systems. Collaborate with global teams to manage proposals and engage clients, ensuring technical excellence and...

Feasterville Trevose, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Innovate and lead the development of cloud-based software solutions, leveraging your expertise in Azure and agile methodologies. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance business processes and delive...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Optimize energy solutions by leading technical projects, conducting site surveys, and collaborating with teams to deliver innovative, cost-effective strategies that enhance facility performance and su...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

Engineer innovative mechanical solutions by translating architectural concepts into practical designs. Collaborate across engineering disciplines while leading HVAC standards and ensuring effective ex...

Fort Worth, TXRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion the development of a cutting-edge routing engine for enterprise contact centers, ensuring real-time distribution of interactions across various channels. Collaborate with cross-functional tea...

Los Angeles, CARemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Deliver innovative routing solutions by designing and developing a scalable, enterprise-level interaction routing platform that optimizes real-time distribution of voice and digital interactions acros...

Calgary, ABRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Architect the future of contact center technology by designing and developing a robust routing engine that intelligently manages voice and digital interactions across diverse channels, ensuring high p...

Montreal, QCRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing a cutting-edge routing engine for enterprise-scale contact centers, ensuring real-time distribution of interactions across various channels while collabora...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop a cutting-edge routing engine for enterprise-scale contact centers, ensuring real-time distribution of interactions across various channels while optimizing p...

San Diego, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Develop enterprise-scale routing engines for real-time distribution of voice and digital interactions, ensuring high availability and performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to opt...

Philadelphia, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing a cutting-edge routing engine for enterprise-scale contact centers, ensuring real-time distribution of interactions across various channels while collabora...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining contact center technology by designing and building a cutting-edge routing engine. You'll develop scalable backend services for real-time interaction distribution, collab...

Ottawa, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engineer the future of contact center technology by developing a cutting-edge routing engine. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable, resilient systems that intelligently manage vo...

Phoenix, AZRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by designing and developing cutting-edge routing engines for enterprise-scale contact centers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize real-time interaction distributio...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in accurate cost estimation for construction projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence. Collaborate with teams to analyze specifications and maintain high-quality stand...

Quanah, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.