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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$160K - $186K *

Champion the optimization of performance and memory for a AAA title, ensuring console systems meet certification standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance foundational systems while driving quality...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $160K *

Transform data landscapes by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines using Azure services, Python, and Spark. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable data solutions that...

Jersey City, NJRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of marketing by designing and deploying AI-driven growth systems. This hands-on role merges engineering and marketing to enhance customer engagement and streamline operations thro...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Empower creativity by transforming ambitious concepts into innovative digital experiences. Collaborate with designers and engineers to prototype and build interactive projects, leveraging your technic...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading diverse civil engineering projects, collaborating with clients and teams to deliver innovative solutions while ensuring compliance with regulations and high-quality stan...

Austin, TXRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $180K *

Engage in a hands-on role to enhance security across products and infrastructure, collaborating with leadership to prioritize and execute critical security initiatives while ensuring compliance and ri...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Empower energy efficiency initiatives across multiple sites, driving resource reduction goals and enhancing environmental performance through strategic engagement and innovative solutions in energy ma...

Greenlawn, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing innovative web and cloud applications. In this role, you'll lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver hi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$163K - $245K *

Lead the charge in building a groundbreaking consumer marketplace, taking ownership of core features from backend to user experience. Collaborate closely with a lean team to innovate and iterate rapid...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $145K *

Elevate your career by designing and optimizing data pipelines that empower analytics and AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and governance while mentoring...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $147K *

Join our dynamic MEP/FP team to lead plumbing design for diverse projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables and technical consistency while mentoring engineers and coordinating with multidisciplinar...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $170K *

Shape the future of enterprise infrastructure by leading design, implementation, and optimization of systems. Drive automation, enhance security, and mentor junior staff while collaborating on strateg...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$208K - $315K *

Lead the development of large-scale AI systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance AI datasets and optimize production workflows for advanced applications across various domains...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $235K *

Join a team that's building cutting-edge platforms for autonomous defense systems. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll tackle complex distributed systems challenges, ensuring robust execution and obs...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by building and configuring advanced customer contact center solutions on Google CCAI. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement technical specifications, ensuring seamless integrati...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's transforming customer experiences by building and configuring innovative contact center solutions on Google CCAI. Leverage your expertise to implement and optimize IVR systems, ensu...

Markham, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $185K *

Transform the technology landscape by leading cross-functional teams to enhance Medicaid Enterprise Systems, driving system architecture improvements and mentoring engineers towards high-quality, secu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $225K *

Transform training environments by designing and developing realistic simulated internet services. Collaborate across teams to create reliable, reusable software that enhances cybersecurity training a...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Elevate your career by providing advanced technical expertise and leadership in marine consulting. Drive project success through assessments, audits, and investigations while fostering client relation...

Spring, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $170K *

Join a team that's transforming digital services for Veterans by leading a skilled engineering group. You'll balance hands-on technical leadership with mentoring, driving the development of scalable J...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead innovative product development in power connectors and cable assemblies, driving technical excellence and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality solutions that meet market demands...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Transform safety-critical airborne systems by leading embedded software development, ensuring compliance with DO-178C objectives, and guiding technical teams through the entire development lifecycle w...

East Hartford, CTRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $167K *

Shape the future of mission-critical facilities by leading electrical design projects. Collaborate with design and project management teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring compliance with co...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$132K - $220K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in cloud technology and engineering excellence. Lead and mentor engineers while shaping strategic direction for Fan and Club products, ensuring high performance a...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$116K - $165K *

Transform your career with a leading role in marine mechanical engineering, overseeing design and integration for commercial and governmental vessels. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure complian...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.