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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$95K - $115K *

Explore a dynamic role supporting electrical engineering across renewable and thermal assets. Collaborate on system protection, safety, compliance, and operational reliability while driving innovative...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$106K - $159K *

Innovate cutting-edge AI solutions by developing scalable applications and APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the sales technology landscape, driving efficiency and effectiveness...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$189K - $323K *

Champion security excellence by leading offensive assessments and embedding security in the SDLC. Drive risk management and cloud security initiatives while mentoring teams to enhance fraud defenses a...

Coppell, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $135K *

Drive analytics excellence by designing and maintaining data models in dbt and Snowflake, collaborating with business leaders to translate questions into actionable insights across multiple functions...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of accounting technology. As a senior engineer, you'll collaborate with experts, build robust systems for project management, and ensure the accuracy and scalabil...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional network support. As a Network Engineer, you'll tackle technical challenges, enhance client systems, and collaborate with teammates to drive innov...

Charlotte, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$99K - $123K *

Unlock potential by transforming design priorities into actionable AI solutions, enhancing workflows and tools for MEP engineering teams. Collaborate closely with design leaders to drive efficiency an...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Empower the reliability of AI workloads by defining SLOs, managing AWS infrastructure, and ensuring safe operations for a multi-tenant platform. Collaborate on incident response and build observabilit...

Myrtle Point, ORRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in electric utility distribution. As a key contributor, you'll lead engineering projects, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with industry standards while...

Palm Beach Gardens, FLRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$84K - $112K *

Drive the stability and efficiency of critical billing processes by providing expert support for Kenan Billing applications across Linux and Windows platforms. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot i...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$134K - $181K *

Help us design and integrate advanced electrical control systems, ensuring project success through collaboration and mentorship. Lead complex projects while enhancing team capabilities and maintaining...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$225K - $265K *

Shape the future of secure administration by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on backend services, user access, and account management. Drive innovation while ensuring operational excellence...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate mechanical engineering projects by managing design and execution from concept to completion. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure quality, compliance, and client satisfaction wh...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $160K *

Lead the development of a robust web application by designing, coding, and testing software while mentoring junior engineers. Collaborate on process improvements and ensure compliance with industry re...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $115K *

Transform urban infrastructure by managing street and sidewalk maintenance projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance, oversee contracts, and deliver timely results that enhance com...

Raleigh, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $150K *

Lead and manage design-build projects, ensuring timely completion within budget while meeting client objectives and contractual obligations. Oversee scope development, financial performance, and compl...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Transportation

$77K - $118K *

Unlock potential by collaborating in a project team to design and upgrade power plant electrical systems, producing detailed diagrams and drawings while ensuring effective communication across enginee...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$103K - $140K *

Shape the future of finance data by collaborating with stakeholders to build reliable data models that enhance reporting and decision-making. Drive analytics projects from inception to delivery, ensur...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$287K - $320K *

Join a team that's redefining financial insights through AI. As a senior technical leader, you'll shape the multi-year strategy for Reporting & Insights, guiding engineering teams to innovate and scal...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Innovate and lead the technical vision for large-scale product systems, driving cross-functional initiatives and engineering excellence while mentoring teams to enhance growth and impact across multip...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team enhancing nuclear power plants through advanced engineering. Leverage your expertise in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics to drive power uprate projects, mentor junior staff, and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform transportation infrastructure by designing GIS solutions and advanced web applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance decision-making and streamline workflows, ensuring data accur...

Montreal, QCRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$140K - $203K *

Innovate energy management solutions by evaluating building performance, leveraging analytics, and engaging with stakeholders to drive operational efficiency in diverse facility portfolios. Elevate yo...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

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

$130K - $155K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and development of scalable software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive architectural decisions and mentor engineers, ensuring high-q...

Washington, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Shape telecommunications solutions by leading network design and implementation. Utilize your expertise in LAN services and wireless technologies to drive projects from conception to execution while m...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days 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.