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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$215K - $315K *

Lead the charge in building secure, compliant infrastructure for our DaaS platform. Drive engineering excellence while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet the needs of regulated customer...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's enhancing data integration for the U.S. Coast Guard. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you'll lead the implementation and maintenance of the Cloud Data Pipeline, ensuring robust data sh...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $165K *

Empower data center development by leading complex projects from site acquisition to construction. Drive client relationships, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure successful project delivery wh...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$180K - $225K *

Transform the future of auto claims by designing AI agents that enhance decision-making and streamline processes. Join a dynamic team to build innovative solutions that improve efficiency and accuracy...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$155K - $190K *

Empower your career by leading presales technical efforts in AI Agent Security. Collaborate with Account Executives to drive evaluations, influence strategies, and articulate value to diverse stakehol...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $245K *

Champion innovation by leading a dynamic engineering team to automate financial data extraction, enhancing model accuracy and efficiency for clients. Drive impactful solutions that empower analysts to...

Toronto, ONRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $290K *

Join a dynamic team to lead AI-native delivery, ensuring quality and safety through innovative strategies and hands-on solutions. Drive technical excellence while mentoring engineers and enhancing sys...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$170K - $205K *

Join a dynamic team to lead AI agent deployments in healthcare. Leverage your software engineering expertise and client-facing skills to drive technical delivery, influence product development, and en...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $190K *

Join a team that's redefining cybersecurity by securing AI agents at scale. You'll lead presales technical efforts, collaborating with Account Executives to drive evaluations and articulate the value...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $190K *

Empower growth by leading presales technical efforts, collaborating with sales teams to drive evaluations and articulate the value of AI Agent Security to diverse stakeholders in complex environments...

Washington DC, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Innovate and enhance financial solutions as a Senior Software Engineer, leading team projects, developing UI features and scalable APIs, while mentoring peers to create impactful tools for families' f...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$281K - $374K *

Shape the future of monetization platforms by defining technical strategies and building scalable systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions in an AI-first environ...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower innovation by designing and scaling backend services for an AI platform. Lead initiatives in automation, reliability, and performance while mentoring a talented team to enhance system architec...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of cloud security solutions by leading technical sales pursuits, collaborating with clients and internal teams to deliver tailored compliance strategies and drive successful implement...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $145K *

Champion customer success by resolving complex technical issues as a Principal Engineer. Drive personalized support and enhance service processes in a fast-paced environment, ensuring optimal performa...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $110K *

Shape the future of electric power generation by designing innovative instrumentation and control systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver advanced solutions and lead projects that enhance e...

Warrenville, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Advance enterprise threat detection capabilities by developing high-fidelity detections across security platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance defensive posture and mentor junio...

Tennessee, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform airport infrastructure by leading design projects, preparing engineering reports, and collaborating on innovative solutions in a dynamic aviation environment. Drive your career forward with...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $155K *

Advance your career by designing and optimizing AI-driven CI/CD pipelines, integrating automation tools, and mentoring engineers in a dynamic DevOps environment focused on RPA/BPM platforms and intell...

Georgia, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $190K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative electrical solutions. Leverage your expertise to support sales and operations, ensuring compliance and reliability in complex projects while mento...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

Innovate within a dynamic team to develop and enhance a robust platform for agents and workflows, driving productivity and collaboration across engineering and business functions while ensuring qualit...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $170K *

Transform site development through expert geotechnical engineering, ensuring compliance with codes and standards while guiding projects from planning to construction for federal facilities...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in cloud governance, ensuring compliance and security across platforms. Collaborate with teams to optimize cloud usage, automate processes, and implement best practices for effective r...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of our manufacturing operations by leading the design and enhancement of advanced production systems, driving project execution, and ensuring effective cross-functional collaboration...

Greenfield, INRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$113K - $170K *

Lead the charge in transforming customer integrations by driving technical discovery, scoping complex implementations, and ensuring successful onboarding for high-stakes accounts. Collaborate closely...

United StatesRemote

1 month 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.