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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$110K - $130K *

Innovate robust SaaS platforms by collaborating with cross-functional teams, building and enhancing features, and delivering customer-centric solutions throughout the development lifecycle...

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Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$238K - $280K *

Lead the charge in developing autonomous attack workflows for external surfaces, leveraging your expertise to enhance reconnaissance capabilities and mentor engineers while driving strategic technical...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Transform your career by leading innovative software solutions, guiding AI-driven development, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the technical la...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $152K *

Engineer innovative solutions in nuclear power plant systems design. Collaborate on modification packages, technical specifications, and vendor evaluations while leading project teams to enhance opera...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $210K *

Drive innovation in AI-driven advertising technology by designing scalable APIs and agent interfaces. Collaborate in a dynamic team to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of autonomous medi...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$175K - $240K *

Lead the charge in building innovative software that transforms healthcare delivery, empowering physicians and care teams to enhance patient outcomes through seamless technology and real-time data int...

New York, NYRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing hybrid networks across AWS, OCI, and on-premises environments, ensuring secure connectivity and compliance while troubleshooting complex issues in a f...

Baltimore, MDRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Contribute to innovative cloud-native applications in the Access Domain, leading agile teams to enhance access to global learning resources while collaborating on modern architectures and ensuring cod...

Hoboken, NJRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex software systems for DoD operations by designing, developing, and maintaining secure solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead small projects to ensure timely deliv...

Johnstown, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $122K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative municipal engineering solutions. You'll manage complex projects, oversee data analysis, and provide technical support while collaborating with int...

Durham, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$99K - $120K *

Lead the charge in designing and executing advanced Building Automation Systems for mission-critical environments. Collaborate with engineers and vendors to ensure optimal system integration and perfo...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $202K *

Unlock your potential by leading complex marine and waterfront engineering projects, guiding teams through design phases, and ensuring technical excellence for public and private sector clients across...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

Explore a pivotal role in shaping scalable systems that enhance customer experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design resilient architectures and drive impactful solutions in a dynami...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $250K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in tunnel engineering, overseeing a major $2B project. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure successful delivery, applying your extensive expertise in construc...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$114K - $195K *

Transform infrastructure reliability by leading innovative projects, architecting scalable solutions, and collaborating cross-functionally. Drive technical excellence and mentor teams while ensuring o...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $144K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of scalable generative AI services, ensuring architectural integrity and mentoring teams. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$200K *

Join a dynamic team to lead major tunnel and trenchless projects, overseeing design and construction management while fostering client relationships and enhancing industry visibility. Bring your exper...

Englewood, CORemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in tunnel and trenchless design. Leverage your 15+ years of expertise to manage projects, lead teams, and enhance client relationships while ensuring compliance w...

Frederick, MDRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $150K *

Champion innovative mechatronic solutions as a Subject Matter Expert, bridging client needs with engineering teams. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-performance designs in semiconductor...

New Hampshire, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $125K *

Champion innovative solutions as a Full Stack Engineer, delivering impactful features and enhancing systems across projects. Collaborate, design, and optimize applications with a focus on performance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$144K - $165K *

Unlock potential by owning data architecture and reliability across domains. Collaborate with an AI-first team to design robust data pipelines, enhance analytics, and drive impactful solutions in a dy...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $191K *

Empower innovation in safety technology by developing AI-driven solutions that enhance customer experiences and operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable, impactful products...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in transforming engineering processes for Jama, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and technical excellence. Drive integration, training, and support while managing a divers...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career with a Lead Engineer role focused on delivering client engagements, designing security architectures, and leading enterprise security platform migrations while ensuring alignment w...

King Of Prussia, PARemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Shape large-scale system integration projects by managing technical aspects, leading workshops, and ensuring successful implementation of ADMS/OMS systems while collaborating with clients and project...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.