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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$59K - $110K *

Engage with patients and caregivers to enhance their treatment journey through education and support. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality service and compliance while driving innovative solutions...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$250K - $250K+*

Pioneer the future of developer AI by architecting scalable backend systems that enhance real-world product experiences through developer-centric cloud infrastructure...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$187K - $220K *

Unlock potential by designing and building AI-powered solutions to enhance enterprise IT operations, collaborating directly with customers and driving impactful product features across backend and aut...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining structural engineering by designing innovative precast concrete solutions for diverse projects, from bridges to commercial facilities, while managing complex designs and...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Champion data innovation by leading a skilled engineering team to enhance our enterprise data platform. Drive architectural excellence and streamline processes across Azure and Microsoft Fabric, ensur...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Empower users by enhancing the mobile experience for a flagship financial product. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive growth, optimize user journeys, and validate innovative solutions in...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$61K - $108K *

Champion customer success by resolving complex satellite communication issues, providing technical support, and ensuring seamless installations. Collaborate with global teams to enhance service delive...

Herndon, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $130K *

Transform data engineering by architecting scalable pipelines and optimizing healthcare data solutions. Lead teams to enhance data quality and compliance while driving innovation and strategic alignme...

Baltimore, MDRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $225K *

Unlock innovation by building scalable, user-centric applications in TypeScript and React. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance AI-driven solutions, ensuring top performance in ML observabili...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $202K *

Lead the charge in architecting and integrating complex systems for a scalable retail platform. Drive multi-quarter projects, collaborate across teams, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring high...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in designing and deploying AI systems that enhance productivity and customer experience across multiple departments, driving innovation and efficiency through advanced AI capabilities...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $210K *

Lead the execution of energy infrastructure investments, managing complex programs from development to delivery. Drive governance, cross-functional coordination, and external partnerships to ensure ti...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Shape the future of data engineering by architecting robust data solutions, improving analytics capabilities, and leading technical strategies across multiple domains to drive impactful business outco...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by evaluating government departments, analyzing workflows, and delivering actionable recommendations to enhance service delivery and efficiency across various functions an...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Transform warehouse operations by leading continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, service levels, and cost performance through data analysis and strategic partnership across teams...

Georgia, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$184K - $287K *

Transform production infrastructure by automating bare-metal provisioning and enhancing GPU capacity management. Collaborate across teams to ensure reliability and efficiency in AI workloads, driving...

Santa Clara, CARemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $90K *

Elevate project management excellence by leading complex initiatives that drive strategic improvements and enhance operational efficiency across the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project outcomes by managing construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and coordinating contractor efforts across multiple sites to meet performance obje...

West Virginia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$240K - $270K *

Transform your career by partnering with Account Executives to deliver tailored cybersecurity solutions, simplifying complex concepts for SLED organizations while driving technical validation and fost...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $125K *

Drive success by managing the full subcontract lifecycle, ensuring compliance and collaboration with project teams to support federal, state, and local contracts in a dynamic environment...

Arlington, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Advance your career by designing electrical systems for industrial chemical facilities. Collaborate with engineering teams, conduct studies, and support plant operations while ensuring compliance with...

Phoenix, AZRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$190K - $215K *

Transform cloud-based engineering strategies as you lead teams in creating innovative AI-powered automation solutions, ensuring quality and scalability while promoting a dynamic and collaborative cult...

Lehi, UTRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $110K *

Drive innovative electrical design for diverse buildings. Collaborate with a team, ensuring compliance with municipal codes while maintaining strong client relations. Elevate projects from concept to...

Bozeman, MTRemote

Reposted yesterday

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

$130K - $214K *

Join us to design and implement cutting-edge agentic AI solutions, enhancing underwriting, claims, and operations. Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver production-ready systems on AWS, shapin...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$189K - $290K *

Join a team that's redefining autonomous sensing systems, providing technical leadership in sensor suite design and integration. Collaborate across functions to tackle engineering challenges and drive...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.