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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$70K - $95K *

Contribute to the design and optimization of cold-formed steel trusses, ensuring structural integrity and compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance design accuracy and provide technical guidance t...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Transform the energy experience by building AI tools that enhance productivity across teams. Own the development of consumer features and multi-agent systems, ensuring reliable AI solutions from conce...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $300K *

Transform enterprise operations by developing AI solutions tailored to customer needs. Engage directly with clients, manage the full technical lifecycle, and drive measurable improvements in AI perfor...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $145K *

Shape the future of project management as a Senior Cost Manager, driving cost efficiency and strategic decision-making. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance client value and foster strong relatio...

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4 weeks ago

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

$91K - $148K *

Transform your career by leading complex projects, managing resources, and ensuring quality deliverables. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive strategic initiatives and maintain client relationship...

Ann Arbor, MIRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$152K - $202K *

Drive operational transformation and cloud readiness by leading database modernization initiatives, improving reliability and engineering excellence through automation and best practices while mentori...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Transform project delivery by managing construction activities, ensuring compliance with scope, schedule, and budget. Collaborate with teams to drive successful outcomes for major and minor constructi...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $160K *

Empower your career by leading strategic capture efforts to secure significant business opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop winning strategies and drive successful bid su...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$101K - $174K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team to design, deploy, and optimize a secure cloud-native platform. Collaborate across functions to enhance delivery pipelines and ensure reliability in a fas...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$104K - $130K *

Engage with our engineering team to enhance your expertise in fire protection and plumbing design for commercial projects. Collaborate closely with project management, produce construction documents...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive quality assurance for modern healthcare applications, ensuring reliability and maintainability through automated testing, API validation, and collaboration in an Agile environment. Contribute to...

Georgia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $112K *

Transform engineering systems by optimizing CATIA and related tools, ensuring effective deployment and governance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity and drive continuous...

Huntington Beach, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Optimize HVAC system designs for data centers, ensuring energy efficiency, redundancy, and compliance. Collaborate globally on high-profile projects while leveraging advanced technologies and methodol...

Columbus, OHRemote

3 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data centers through innovative HVAC design. Leverage your expertise in mechanical engineering to deliver efficient, sustainable solutions while collaborating...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing innovative HVAC systems for data centers. Collaborate with global teams to optimize energy efficiency and ensure operational excellence in mission-critical environment...

Atlanta, GARemote

3 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data centers through innovative HVAC design. Leverage your expertise in mechanical engineering to deliver high-impact solutions for global clients while enjoyi...

Phoenix, AZRemote

3 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Advance your career by collaborating with cross-functional teams to create innovative application experiences, architect scalable systems, and lead technical efforts that drive efficiency and performa...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $222K *

Engage in architecting high-volume autonomous agent pipelines, ensuring safety, performance, and compliance. Own the generator-verifier architecture and CI/CD processes while setting engineering stand...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $165K *

Help us drive customer success by guiding enterprise clients in deploying IoT solutions. You'll manage relationships, ensure smooth implementations, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance custo...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$159K - $254K *

Transform the digital dining experience by leading full-stack development efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance guest interactions through cutting-edge web solutio...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$89K - $148K *

Drive technical solutions by collaborating with sales teams and customers to enhance industrial communications products. Develop sales strategies, manage customer relationships, and ensure compliance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Transform the future of tax preparation by designing and building innovative software solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality products that prioritize user needs and data se...

Sacramento, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of project management by leading complex initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while leveraging your expertise in Material Handling Systems and team leadership to...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at managing complex projects with $30M+ budgets, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. Leverage your expertise in project governance and material handling systems...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$190K - $267K *

Empower user engagement by developing innovative Android applications that enhance content discovery and community interaction. Collaborate across teams to drive impactful user experiences and improve...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

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.