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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$160K - $216K *

Transform the Water & Environment sector by leading complex projects, driving strategic growth, and enhancing client relationships. Leverage your expertise to expand market presence and ensure excepti...

San Diego, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$162K - $203K *

Empower a dynamic engineering team to innovate and deliver a next-gen compliance platform. Drive technical excellence, mentor talent, and ensure reliable systems while collaborating across teams to ac...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform healthcare data solutions by designing scalable architectures, optimizing data pipelines, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-qu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $140K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of infrastructure through advanced 3D modeling and BIM practices. Collaborate with engineers and project managers to deliver high-quality, data-rich projects whil...

Boston, MARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join our cloud engineering team to ensure the health and security of our production environment. You'll oversee AWS administration, database management, and proactive monitoring, driving continuous im...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $164K *

Pioneer innovative solar designs for utility-scale projects, leading teams to optimize high-level concepts into actionable plans. Engage with clients and ensure quality standards while contributing to...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career forward as a Senior Business Analyst, collaborating with cross-functional teams to consolidate payment gateways and enhance the US Payments landscape through innovative solutions and...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$212K - $265K *

Lead the charge in transforming a communications platform by guiding two teams to enhance messaging systems, ensuring reliable delivery and operational excellence while fostering a culture of AI-nativ...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Join our team to deliver innovative waste management solutions. Collaborate with clients to optimize operations through tailored technology integrations and enhance sustainability efforts while drivin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $160K *

Empower your career by designing and building automated solutions for software integration and deployment. Collaborate across teams to create a structured knowledge base and enhance software managemen...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$122K - $165K *

Champion user-centered design by leading frontend engineering initiatives, enhancing web accessibility, and driving technical excellence across applications to deliver impactful solutions for governme...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading complex implementations across provider and payor organizations. Drive project success through collaboration, strategic planning, and innovative solutions whi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Empower cross-functional teams to consolidate payment gateways, leveraging deep USA Payments expertise. Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze requirements, drive migrations, and ensure seamless int...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$253K - $298K *

Transform AI infrastructure by leading engineering efforts, driving innovation, and ensuring operational excellence across shared services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $263K *

Help us drive our Global Vulnerability Management forward by leading complex workstreams, enhancing threat exposure techniques, and collaborating across teams to ensure robust security solutions and r...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of field engineering by leading technical support, training, and quality assurance efforts. Drive continuous improvement while ensuring top-tier service and communication with clients...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$160K - $500K+*

Transform your career by leading the design and validation of cutting-edge AI compute systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance power efficiency and performance in a dynamic, innovative environment...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Software Engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop scalable web applications that enhance user workflows and improve healthcare solutions...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Empower your career by building secure delivery capabilities for engineers. You'll transform security requirements into reliable integrations and workflows, enhancing our delivery pipeline while colla...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $204K *

Engage in leading technical strategy for embedded software, driving innovation and collaboration across teams to enhance complex systems. Shape development processes and ensure high-quality documentat...

Michigan, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $160K *

Lead our initiatives in designing and constructing innovative water and carbon capture facilities globally. Collaborate across teams to ensure project success within budget and timeline while promotin...

California, USRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $125K *

Innovate power systems engineering by leading studies, enhancing models, and training teams. Collaborate on projects involving renewable resources and grid modernization, ensuring quality and efficien...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$114K - $191K *

Lead the charge in shaping high-impact SaaS solutions by driving technical strategy and empowering a high-performing engineering team. Collaborate across disciplines to foster innovation in a fast-pac...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Elevate audio ML research by designing workflows that automate experiments, enhance reproducibility, and optimize GPU resources. Collaborate with researchers to streamline processes and deliver impact...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$272K - $431K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud-native technologies by managing innovative engineering efforts in container orchestration and GPU acceleration, ensuring seamless integration across platforms while...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 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.