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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$82K - $172K *

Advance your career as an Embedded Linux Software Developer, contributing to the evolution of mission-critical devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance networking capabilities and d...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Optimize the Palo Alto Networks practice by leading solution delivery, mentoring engineers, and developing standards. Drive project ownership and enhance customer engagement while achieving partner ce...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$71K - $107K *

Champion advanced technical support and service for semiconductor systems, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve complex issues and drive co...

Arizona, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $125K *

Unlock your potential as a Field Service Engineer, providing expert support for advanced metrology and inspection systems. Engage with customers, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive innovation in s...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Take ownership of designing, developing, and maintaining applications in both cloud and on-premises environments, while providing architectural guidance and mentoring junior engineers to enhance team...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $190K *

Join a team that's dedicated to solving complex RF and Microwave challenges. Collaborate with engineers and scientists to deliver innovative solutions, provide technical support, and enhance customer...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Optimize design processes and lead a team of Design Leads to ensure high-quality project deliverables. Collaborate with project managers to balance resources, enforce design standards, and drive conti...

Dallas, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$226K - $271K *

Transform the future of autonomous driving by leading the TorcOS engineering team. Drive the development of foundational embedded software platforms, ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions through...

Ann Arbor, MIRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare solutions by leading technical demos and driving enterprise sales. Collaborate with executives to translate needs into impactful presentations, ensuring succes...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $145K *

Drive AI integration development by designing and building robust solutions using the Model Context Protocol. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready features while ensurin...

Toronto, ONRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Engage clients by leading the technical onboarding of a digital banking platform. Collaborate with internal teams to customize features, support data conversion, and ensure timely, high-quality deploy...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of diverse Investor Center projects, managing all phases from concept to closeout. Ensure timely delivery within budget and scope while coordinating with stakeholders, contractors, and...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Innovate and lead full-stack application development across diverse sectors, ensuring secure, scalable solutions. Collaborate with teams to transform concepts into market-ready products while establis...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$157K - $192K *

Develop and enhance a cloud-native agent harness, ensuring secure, reliable, and efficient operations. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver features, fix bugs, and innovate using AI throughout t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $162K *

Join a dynamic team to lead construction administration projects, ensuring seamless execution from design to closeout. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage client relations, and drive project success...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $110K *

Shape the financial landscape by driving month-end close processes, ensuring general ledger accuracy, and enhancing accounting practices in a dynamic, multi-revenue stream environment. Collaborate to...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's building and scaling a data and analytics platform to enhance clinical AI performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create actionable insights and drive improvements i...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$176K - $264K *

Join a dynamic team to develop next-gen remote sensing systems, focusing on missile warning and tracking applications. Leverage your expertise in modeling, simulation, and algorithm development to enh...

El Segundo, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer success by leveraging your expertise in Property & Casualty (P&C) and Policy Administration Systems (PAS). Build strong relationships, drive strategic initiatives, and deliver impac...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$69K - $101K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing expert technical support for power and connectivity solutions. Engage with customers to troubleshoot and resolve issues, ensuring satisfaction and enhancing p...

Woodridge, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$286K - $401K *

Engage with a dynamic team to enhance Reddit's multi-cloud compute infrastructure. Contribute to software design, implementation, and operations, ensuring high performance and reliability for one of t...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in establishing a new Water/Wastewater practice across California, driving strategic growth, client relationships, and project oversight while mentoring a multidisciplinary team to del...

San Jose, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$170K - $200K *

Transform the future of water/wastewater engineering by leading practice growth, client development, and strategic initiatives across California. Leverage your expertise to establish a trusted enginee...

Sacramento, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$170K - $200K *

Grow your career with a leadership role in expanding a Water/Wastewater practice. Drive strategic development, client relationships, and project oversight while leveraging your expertise to establish...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading complex multi-disciplinary projects to achieve client goals, overseeing contracting, risk management, and deliverable production, while supporting program growth and commun...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.