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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$170K - $234K *

Drive the architecture and development of audio signal processing technology, leading complex engineering efforts and ensuring high-quality, reusable DSP components across multiple product lines...

Framingham, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$153K - $213K *

Lead a dynamic team to innovate capacity modeling solutions, ensuring optimal resource allocation during peak traffic events. Collaborate across functions to enhance system performance and drive quali...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $105K *

Support the R&D organization by driving financial analysis and reporting. Collaborate with engineering leaders to optimize costs, enhance forecasting models, and ensure accurate financial governance i...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $140K *

Innovate financial strategies by partnering with R&D leaders to optimize costs, enhance reporting frameworks, and drive accurate forecasting in a dynamic environment. Your analytical skills will shape...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower enterprise network solutions by providing engineering and operational support for LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VoIP environments. Collaborate on upgrades, troubleshooting, and documentation to enhance...

South Dakota, USRemote

1 week ago

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

$143K - $170K *

Drive exceptional customer support by proactively resolving technical issues, enhancing user experience, and collaborating across teams to ensure satisfaction and continuous improvement for designated...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $210K *

Join a team that's redefining the digital workplace by leading the design and implementation of next-gen platforms, enhancing collaboration and AI capabilities to drive employee engagement and innovat...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $155K *

Elevate your career by leading technical direction for critical enterprise systems. Drive architectural decisions, collaborate across teams, and ensure reliability and scalability while actively contr...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$126K - $221K *

Pioneer impactful technology enablement by bridging engineering and sales. Drive hands-on lab environments, coach teams on demo excellence, and develop frameworks that accelerate customer value and te...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Join us to transform operational data into actionable insights through meticulous data modeling, clear metric definitions, and impactful visualizations. Collaborate across teams to ensure accuracy and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Reimagine engineering collaboration by integrating real-world expertise into product development. Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance workflows, tackle complex challenges, and drive innovat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $100K *

Unlock your potential as you support project management efforts, ensuring client satisfaction and effective execution of construction projects. Collaborate with teams to maintain schedules, budgets, a...

Fresno, CARemote

1 month ago

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

$112K - $179K *

Shape the future of data engineering by building and enhancing a cutting-edge AI platform. Collaborate with a skilled team to develop robust data pipelines and ensure data quality in a secure, high-tr...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team where you'll engage customers, translate their needs into effective proposals, and collaborate on innovative solutions to drive success in the broadband service industry, enhancing...

Philadelphia, PARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$85K - $100K *

Contribute to the development and testing of the EVA Remote Observation Camera, ensuring project success through design support, verification processes, and collaborative teamwork in a dynamic environ...

Houston, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $105K *

Transform mission-critical communication projects by coordinating operations, managing circuit lifecycles, and ensuring seamless collaboration among stakeholders to deliver exceptional service and sup...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$118K - $216K *

Transform premium user experiences by owning the development and maintenance of features that drive revenue growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, AI-enhanced solutio...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $270K *

Drive your career forward by designing robust server architectures for AI solutions, ensuring high performance and scalability in fast-paced environments. Collaborate with top talent to architect syst...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by managing impactful customer engagements, driving project success, and optimizing processes through innovative solutions. Collaborate with teams to deliver exceptional results an...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$63K - $111K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security systems globally. As a Senior Security Technician, you'll install, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced security solutions while mentoring junior staf...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Advance endpoint capabilities by developing, deploying, and supporting secure, standardized solutions for physical and virtual environments, ensuring operational readiness and compliance across divers...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive excellence by leading public-infrastructure construction projects, managing field teams, and fostering client relationships. Shape a high-performing construction-services team while ensuring qua...

Massachusetts, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative solutions in technical sales for power transformers, collaborating with key stakeholders to secure new business and enhance customer relationships while leveraging engineering experti...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to optimize and scale our Ruby on Rails applications, ensuring high availability and performance. Leverage your expertise in cloud infrastructure and Site Reliability Engineering to dr...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $214K *

Empower cross-functional teams to deliver complex technical programs, ensuring alignment with business goals. Lead planning, execution, and stakeholder communication while fostering a collaborative en...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.