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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$199K - $235K *

Champion the development of secure backend services and APIs, enhancing user administration capabilities. Collaborate across teams to ensure reliable, high-quality software while mentoring peers and d...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $230K *

Innovate and enhance the machine learning infrastructure to empower rapid model deployment and automation. Collaborate across teams to streamline operations and drive impactful solutions in ML and fin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex tolling systems, overseeing technical execution from bid to operational handoff. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure integrated solutions meet cus...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $150K *

Grow your career with a leading AI inference platform, optimizing GPU performance and collaborating with teams to enhance execution. Drive innovation in low-level coding and hardware integration for c...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $150K *

Pioneer your career by leading nuclear engineering initiatives, ensuring safety and compliance across multidisciplinary teams. Leverage your expertise in Small Modular Reactor designs and criticality...

Oak Ridge, TNRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $105K *

Lead strategic recruitment efforts for engineering and architecture roles, partnering with hiring managers to cultivate talent pipelines and engage passive candidates through innovative sourcing techn...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of power systems engineering. As a key member, you'll design and develop scalable analysis modules, driving innovation in distribution system analysis and optimiz...

Austin, TXRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $220K *

Unlock potential by taking ownership of projects from concept to deployment. Collaborate with leadership and teams to shape architecture, ensuring quality and security in a fast-paced environment whil...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of chip design by leading physical implementation and optimization of complex SoCs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design convergence and drive automation for enhan...

Irvine, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading physical design for advanced SoCs, optimizing performance through innovative methodologies and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring successful tapeout readiness and...

San Jose, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer critical electrical and mechanical systems for data centers, leading field support, troubleshooting, and reliability improvements while developing operational standards and mentoring teams to...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive the development and deployment of a cutting-edge control plane for identity and credential management, ensuring reliability and security in customer-hosted environments while collaborating with...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $252K *

Unlock potential by leading test strategies for hypervisor performance and VM quality. Collaborate with teams to design automated benchmarks and validate deployment safety, ensuring high standards acr...

Ottawa, ONRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Product Engineer, driving innovative designs and technical solutions for mass production. Collaborate across departments to ensure product excellence and mentor junior enginee...

Wayne, NERemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by managing custom automation projects from design to delivery. Lead cross-functional teams, ensure customer satisfaction, and drive financial results while navigating complex pr...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$67K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving the design and implementation of fire alarm and life safety systems. Collaborate with sales and operations teams to ensure compliance with codes while managing project spec...

Irving, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$118K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading solar PV construction projects in the Gulf Coast region. Oversee field operations, ensure safety and quality standards, and coordinate with contractors to deliver projects...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$118K - $180K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on designing innovative HVAC systems. Engage in challenging projects, collaborate with experts, and contribute to the development of cutting-edge solutions...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Build innovative technology solutions for Equity Portfolio Management. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance functionality and maintain high software quality, while leveraging modern practices and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $287K *

Engineer robust policy verification features for AI governance, ensuring accurate policy decisions and reliable integrations. Collaborate with security engineers to deliver production-ready components...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$144K - $189K *

Join a team that's driving complex projects from design to launch, tackling architecture challenges and mentoring engineers. Collaborate across teams to implement scalable solutions while ensuring cod...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $225K *

Champion the development of a GPU-accelerated compute platform, enhancing AI training and research capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design orchestration systems that optimize r...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leading research initiatives, collaborating with business leaders, and developing predictive models to drive strategic decisions and enhance product offering...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $231K *

Lead the charge in architecting a robust data infrastructure that powers AI and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex business challenges into scalable data solutions...

Dallas, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $231K *

Accelerate your career by architecting data solutions that drive AI and analytics at scale. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex business challenges into impactful data product...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks 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.