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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$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in transforming internal processes by building AI-driven solutions that enhance efficiency and streamline workflows across functions, ensuring measurable improvements and robust platfo...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $128K *

Empower your career by supporting a vital contact center platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize integrations and enhance customer experiences across voice, SMS, and email channe...

RemoteRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $225K *

Launch innovative full-stack solutions, owning features from backend to UI. Collaborate with a remote team to enhance agent workflows and ensure secure, reliable experiences in a regulated financial e...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$145K - $175K *

Architect the next-gen translation pipeline, ensuring precise C++ code generation from Python. Lead design, analysis, and integration of AI tools while collaborating with specialists to enhance verifi...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate enterprise AI infrastructure by designing and building LLM serving on Kubernetes. Join a senior team to manage deployment, scaling, and integration, ensuring robust observability and contribut...

Raleigh, NCRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $95K *

Lead the charge in guiding industrial energy teams to enhance efficiency through coaching, workshops, and continuous improvement strategies. Mentor new coaches and develop impactful training content w...

Burnaby, BCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-impact engineering team focused on observability. Drive technical roadmaps, enhance platform reliability, and ensure operational excellence while collaborating with...

Seattle, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $210K *

Transform the customer-facing application layer for AI solutions by leading fullstack development, ensuring scalability and reliability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovat...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform the future of automation by leading innovative robotic solutions. Drive design, compliance, and manufacturing processes while mentoring a high-performing team in a dynamic, growth-stage envi...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $132K *

Join us to provide analytical support, troubleshoot systems, and enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate with maintenance teams, manage spare parts, and ensure compliance with safety standards whi...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$93K - $150K *

Optimize infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines to empower engineering teams in delivering AI-powered products efficiently. Collaborate closely with product and data engineers, leading projects from incep...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by applying your expertise in optimization and algorithm design to enhance workforce planning and scheduling in a large-scale contact center environment. Collaborate with cross-functi...

Toronto, ONRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $201K *

Join us to shape the future of secure software delivery by developing AI-driven workflows and orchestrating complex systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive solutions that...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $104K *

Empower your career by collaborating on innovative electrical designs for mission-critical facilities. Engage with senior engineers, enhance your skills, and contribute to impactful projects while wor...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$64K - $147K *

Join a dynamic team to design, develop, and support innovative applications and systems. Leverage your coding expertise in various languages to enhance software solutions while ensuring adherence to i...

Lansing, MIRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $265K *

Unlock potential by leading a transformative data engineering team focused on building robust, high-performance data platforms. Drive innovation, foster a culture of learning, and ensure impactful out...

Nashville, TNRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$180K - $220K *

Help us optimize healthcare data processes by designing and managing robust data pipelines. You'll integrate legacy systems into a unified platform, ensuring data quality and operational efficiency in...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate software solutions by designing and developing applications that enhance genetic testing workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and efficiency in clinical dia...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive the design and development of innovative software solutions while mentoring junior engineers. Leverage extensive technical expertise to enhance system architecture and ensure high-quality delive...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $205K *

Drive civil and structural construction excellence by managing on-site activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and collaborating with diverse teams to meet project milestone...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate enterprise AI initiatives by partnering with clients to drive strategic solutions. Leverage your expertise to engage senior leaders, design impactful demos, and accelerate deal cycles, ensurin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Design and develop high-performing, accessible user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with accessibility standards while mentoring junior devel...

Tennessee, USRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $185K *

Champion complex heavy civil construction projects from planning to execution, collaborating with field leadership, clients, and subcontractors to ensure safety, quality, and successful project delive...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$140K - $197K *

Lead the charge in managing strategic client relationships and projects, leveraging your extensive cost management expertise in the data centre sector. Empower teams through mentorship while driving b...

Birmingham, ALRemote

1 month ago

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

$120K - $160K *

Champion the design and implementation of scalable data pipelines, ensuring data integrity and availability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data workflows and enhance infrastructu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.