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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$137K - $231K *

Help us build a robust data foundation for AI and analytics at scale. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect data pipelines and models, transforming complex business challenges into impa...

New York, NYRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage and lead complex infrastructure projects for financial services clients, ensuring strategic objectives are met through effective planning, execution, and collaboration. Elevate your career in a...

San Antonio, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the execution of complex infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives while managing client relationships and project teams. Drive innovation in project delivery and enha...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead critical infrastructure projects for financial services clients, managing all phases from planning to completion. Collaborate with teams to ensure project success while mentoring junior managers...

Tempe, AZRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive strategic growth by developing key customer relationships and expanding market presence through effective technical sales strategies and solutions in the automation industry...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $145K *

Elevate your career by designing and executing overhead transmission line projects. Collaborate across disciplines, mentor junior engineers, and ensure project quality and safety while engaging with c...

Pasadena, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $165K *

Transform data landscapes by leading the design and migration of enterprise-grade data platforms using Databricks. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance, reliability, and scalability while add...

Mclean, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $165K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of scalable data platforms using Databricks. Collaborate with teams to enhance data workflows and drive innovative solutions in a dynamic, Agi...

Mclean, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $350K *

Transform the landscape of reinforcement learning by designing evaluations and environments that enhance model training and performance. Collaborate with researchers to identify and address model fail...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Optimize project execution for large-scale infrastructure and data center programs. Lead individual projects from kickoff to closeout, ensuring alignment with program objectives and stakeholder expect...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower innovation by leading the development of cutting-edge automotive diagnostic and ADAS calibration hardware, integrating electrical and mechanical engineering to drive product excellence and ope...

Port Washington, NYRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Innovate the future of automotive diagnostics by leading hardware engineering efforts. This hands-on role combines electrical and mechanical design, embedded controls, and manufacturing to create cutt...

Dexter, MIRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the future of automotive technology by leading hardware development for ADAS calibration equipment. This hands-on role combines electrical and mechanical engineering to drive innovation and en...

Plymouth, MIRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $260K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with account teams to design tailored infrastructure solutions, manage client relationships, and identify technology opportunities across Data Center, Cloud, and Secu...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $180K *

Empower innovation by leading mechanical design for large-scale tailings delivery systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on world-class mining projects, ensuring technical excellence and cl...

Vancouver, BCRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$111K - $211K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Full Stack Engineer, owning complex features from architecture to deployment. Collaborate with a dynamic team to shape a secure PaaS for federal clients, ensuring reliabil...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$166K - $230K *

Champion seamless loan management and customer relations as you lead initiatives that optimize collections and enhance user experience. Contribute to automation and process improvements to empower our...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Elevate organizational performance by analyzing and optimizing business processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop future-state models and support transformation initiatives, ensuring alignme...

Atlanta, GARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $225K *

Transform the future of cloud commerce by leading the design and evolution of scalable, resilient systems that enhance platform reliability and drive innovation across teams and products...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $101K *

Champion the reliability of automated systems by providing expert technical support, troubleshooting complex issues, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure operational excellence and seamless...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$137K - $254K *

Elevate program scheduling expertise by developing and implementing process improvements, managing complex integrations, and mentoring planners to enhance project delivery across multiple programs in...

Three Mile Bay, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $165K *

Lead the charge in managing complex construction schedules, ensuring timely delivery across diverse sectors. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement best practices and maintain project i...

Seattle, WARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in building robust training infrastructure for AI systems, enabling seamless evaluation and deployment of models. Collaborate with research teams to enhance long-horizon agent workflow...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Develop and optimize scalable web applications using TypeScript, Java, and Node.js. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative AI-powered solutions while ensuring code quality and performance in a d...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $125K *

Champion the design and delivery of enterprise-scale AI/ML solutions, leading a team to drive innovation and collaboration across business units while establishing best practices and governance standa...

New York, NYRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.