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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$145K - $222K *

Join a dynamic team to lead electrical engineering projects for nuclear systems, ensuring compliance and innovation in design. Collaborate with engineers and designers to tackle complex challenges in...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $225K *

Drive innovation and strategic leadership in wastewater treatment and reuse projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable, cutting-edge engineering solutions while fostering client...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$145K - $160K *

Drive innovation by building scalable data integration solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance healthcare technology. Ensure data quality and security while optimizing performa...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $165K *

Lead the design and integration of marine electrical systems for commercial and governmental vessels. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards while managing technical responsibilities for shipboar...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $140K *

Shape the future of project estimating by leading comprehensive cost analyses, collaborating with diverse teams, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance project success and client relationships i...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$83K - $155K *

Explore a dynamic role combining application engineering with hands-on field support. Collaborate with customers and teams to troubleshoot and optimize solutions, ensuring successful installations and...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing complex systems and enhancing security protocols. Utilize your extensive experience in Linux, PostgreSQL, and AWS to drive innovative solutions and ensure seamless operat...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$208K - $429K *

Inspire innovation as you lead a high-performing team to enhance large-scale platforms, driving automation and operational excellence while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement across th...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$83K - $203K *

Drive the design and implementation of AI solutions, leveraging advanced software engineering and machine learning to deliver scalable applications and intelligent automation across business functions...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $235K *

Transform AI/ML systems by leading end-to-end development of innovative solutions. Tackle complex challenges in medical synthesis and help define and deploy advanced features that enhance user experie...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower healthcare innovation by designing scalable backend systems and data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workflows, ensuring seamless interactions for patients and pr...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by leading mechanical building system projects. Collaborate with clients, mentor junior engineers, and enhance your expertise while driving innovative solutions from design to comp...

Ottawa, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic Support team as a Systems Engineer, providing hands-on IT support and systems administration. Collaborate with technical teams to enhance client environments and ensure a seamless user...

San Francisco, CARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on validating and optimizing Azure developer desktops. You'll design automated tests, ensure security compliance, and enhance performance metrics...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate our IT capabilities by managing network infrastructure, database administration, and technical support. Collaborate with teams to enhance application performance and reliability while ensuring...

Texas, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $165K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing a web-based logistics application. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll ensure uptime, implement user requests, and develop features while collaborating with...

East Hartford, CTRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead and enhance engineering projects, guiding technical direction and collaborating with stakeholders to optimize e-commerce and learning management systems while fostering a culture of ac...

St. Louis, MORemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and optimization of complex data systems. Drive data projects, ensure quality, and mentor junior engineers while aligning solutions with business goals to enhanc...

Missouri, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$388K - $500K+*

Lead the charge in innovating cloud infrastructure at scale, driving excellence in managed compute services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences while optimizing cloud...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's transforming established businesses by leading software engineering efforts. Drive modernization, coach teams, and implement innovative solutions while delivering high-quality softw...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Take ownership of software engineering initiatives within established companies. Lead teams, modernize development processes, and enhance code quality while delivering impactful software solutions. Co...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform the claims process by owning backend services in Python and TypeScript. Design event-driven systems that enhance reliability and efficiency, ensuring seamless integration of AI agents while...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in optimizing high-performance storage systems for GPU clusters. You'll design, deploy, and maintain robust storage infrastructure to ensure seamless AI workloads, while swiftly troubl...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Build innovative back-end solutions in a multi-tenant SaaS environment. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, develop, and maintain efficient systems while leveraging AI and best practices for so...

Oregon, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $185K *

Champion the development of high-trust engineering teams while managing intake, capacity planning, and operational excellence. Drive delivery and foster collaboration across functions to meet evolving...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.