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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$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading technical implementations for merchant solutions, combining hands-on engineering with collaboration across teams to enhance platform integration and operational workflows...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$84K - $165K *

Advance your career by leading software development projects, collaborating with teams to design and implement innovative solutions using Microsoft technologies, while mentoring the next generation of...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$197K - $273K *

Help us transform enterprise sales by delivering technical expertise and data solutions to meet complex customer needs. Collaborate cross-functionally to manage accounts and ensure technical alignment...

Arizona, USRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$218K - $303K *

Elevate your career by collaborating with Enterprise clients to address complex data needs. Leverage your technical expertise to drive successful sales cycles and deliver impactful solutions that enha...

California, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$197K - $246K *

Engage with Enterprise customers to understand their data needs and demonstrate how the Fivetran + dbt platform delivers reliable data pipelines. Own technical evaluations and guide clients through pr...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate our software engineering capabilities by designing and building modern, cloud-native data pipelines. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure seamless project delivery and advocate for best pr...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $220K *

Champion the evolution of scalable infrastructure in a multi-cloud environment, collaborating with engineering teams to enhance reliability and performance for AI-driven healthcare solutions...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $285K *

Elevate innovation by verifying custom silicon designs, defining methodologies, and collaborating across teams to ensure robust performance and functionality in ASIC development. Drive advancements in...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Empower your software engineering skills by driving the development of essential features within a collaborative, agile team environment while maintaining the integrity of a diverse codebase...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Join us to lead a dynamic backend engineering team, driving architecture evolution and fostering collaboration across departments. You'll mentor engineers, manage processes, and ensure system reliabil...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing fire protection systems for nuclear facilities while collaborating with engineering teams, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting modifications that safeguar...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise endpoint capabilities by designing, securing, and automating solutions for diverse users. Collaborate with cybersecurity and support teams to ensure effective deployment and lifec...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $110K *

Discover a dynamic role where you'll enhance customer search experiences and backend systems. Collaborate across teams to deliver intuitive, AI-powered solutions while ensuring performance and reliabi...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI products by leading a talented engineering group. Drive delivery, foster growth, and ensure quality while collaborating closely with product experts to exec...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$144K - $210K *

Champion engineering excellence by designing and evolving shared software tools and platforms. Collaborate across teams to enhance developer experience, improve software quality, and drive sustainable...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of energy by leading major onsite generation projects. Manage cross-functional teams and EPC contractors to ensure timely, budget-friendly, and safe project delivery while exceeding c...

Texas, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage project costs, drive strategic initiatives, and foster relationships. Leverage your expertise in cost management to deliver value and support growth while mentoring o...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in advanced security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities and enhancing security posture through hands-on penetration testing and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Mentor...

California, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading the start-up and commissioning of critical power systems for large-scale data centers. Drive project success through effective planning, execution, and stakeholder manag...

Arizona, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$191K *

Deliver innovative backend solutions for tax reporting and compliance, ensuring accuracy and scalability across all Coinbase products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive system design an...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$199K - $235K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining integrations that connect NodeZero with key security platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance reliability and observability, ensuring seamless user ex...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $265K *

Lead the charge in developing a high-performing engineering team focused on firewall validation and security. Drive collaboration across technical and product teams while fostering an inclusive enviro...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $234K *

Join us to design and implement robust server-side solutions, leveraging AI tools and deep engineering expertise. Collaborate across teams to enhance system reliability and performance while driving i...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$115K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clean energy by developing and owning plant process simulation models. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance design, operations, and plant dynamics for in...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$99K - $150K *

Optimize our recruiting engine by leading full-cycle hiring for technology and leadership roles. Collaborate with executives to build talent pipelines, enhance candidate experience, and strengthen our...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   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.