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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$130K - $155K *

Elevate your career by designing and training advanced machine learning models. Collaborate with experts to analyze data, create reinforcement learning environments, and communicate findings effective...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $188K *

Transform BIM services by leading a skilled team, ensuring technical excellence and operational efficiency while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning to enhance project delivery a...

Lenexa, KSRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$181K - $232K *

Lead product innovation and streamline customer migration to flagship platform, leveraging advanced technical skills to design scalable, secure applications and enhance user experiences through effect...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$187K - $234K *

Empower the Integrations team to scale impact by leading third-party integrations, creating reusable capabilities, and fostering a collaborative culture that drives effective delivery and continuous i...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$102K - $136K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare by developing essential tooling and AI capabilities for engineers. This role spans software development, architecture, and collaboration in an Agile environm...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$192K - $266K *

Drive best-in-class travel support through strategic leadership and operational excellence. Oversee lodging, flights, and customer advocacy, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and exception...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate quality assurance by collaborating with developers to enhance test processes, automate testing, and ensure robust coverage in a fast-paced, agile environment. Become a trusted authority in QA...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Develop robust software systems for connected devices, ensuring reliability and performance at the edge. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize communication protocols and manage device u...

Austin, TXRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $252K *

Unlock potential by driving the design and implementation of scalable DNS & Kubernetes architectures. Collaborate with teams to automate processes, ensuring performance and security in mission-critica...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $155K *

Champion the integration of AI and automation solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and user experiences. Drive projects from discovery to deployment...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform the sourcing landscape by leading cost reduction initiatives, developing strategic supplier partnerships, and driving value engineering efforts to optimize material costs and enhance product...

Oregon, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $210K *

Join a dynamic EOS team to deliver high-quality software solutions for data center networks, driving innovation in Linux-based systems while collaborating with engineers and support teams to enhance p...

Vancouver, BCRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$74K - $95K *

Elevate project delivery by leveraging VDC expertise in design analysis, coordination, and BIM technologies. Collaborate with teams to optimize processes throughout the design-build cycle, ensuring su...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$92K - $154K *

Drive your career by developing integrated power conversion solutions for diverse industries. Leverage your technical expertise to create innovative applications and enhance business opportunities in...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Explore a pivotal role in shaping cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices. Lead initiatives to enhance software delivery, optimize processes, and mentor teams while ensuring compliance and security...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $300K *

Take ownership of architecting and developing AI-driven backend solutions for Access Security, enhancing identity intelligence and risk detection while collaborating with cross-functional teams to del...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive your career with a Senior Software Engineer role, owning end-to-end delivery of cloud SaaS features. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality, mentor peers, and implement moder...

Appleton, WIRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $175K *

Engineer and optimize enterprise platforms for diverse environments, ensuring seamless deployment and support. Collaborate with clients to enhance cybersecurity, compliance, and observability solution...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate incident response capabilities by developing dashboards and alerts, optimizing cloud performance, and ensuring security compliance. Collaborate with product teams to enhance IAM needs while dr...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $180K *

Drive innovation as a Sr. Software Engineer, developing and refining applications while mentoring junior engineers. Collaborate in a dynamic team to enhance software performance and user experience, e...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$200K - $400K *

Innovate solutions as a Forward Deployed Engineer, collaborating directly with enterprise clients to identify key business pain points, build tailored AI solutions, and shape product roadmaps for succ...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead engineers in delivering high-quality technology. Drive performance, resource planning, and best practices across the SDLC while fostering a culture of collaboration and...

Livonia, MIRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K *

Drive the future of project controls by providing expert EVM, cost, and schedule analysis for federal programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and ensure program co...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of energy by optimizing power systems. Leverage your expertise in mathematical optimization and transmission planning to develop innovative solutions for grid cha...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$180K - $240K *

Build innovative software solutions for federal partners, focusing on full-stack development, user experience, and secure integrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful app...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.