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 *

Join a team that’s dedicated to innovation and quality in software by leading automation testing efforts. As a pivotal Senior QA Engineer, you’ll enhance user experience through rigorous testing and c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare technology by developing and maintaining our Electronic Health Record platform using Ruby. Collaborate in an agile environment to deliver impactful...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $189K *

Engineer innovative electrical designs, ensuring compliance and safety for mission-critical power and cooling products. Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate systems, manage changes, and execute...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$88K - $154K *

Explore a dynamic role in cyber network operations, developing tools that support national security missions. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance software capabilities and contribute to critica...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$82K - $110K *

Drive your career with a strategic role advising on compensation practices, leading initiatives, and enhancing organizational frameworks. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver data-driven insights...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining compensation strategies by providing expert guidance on complex decisions, leading initiatives, and leveraging data insights to enhance organizational effectiveness and t...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$218K - $365K *

Lead the charge in shaping Slack's client infrastructure, driving technical strategy and excellence across web, desktop, and mobile platforms while fostering a high-performing engineering culture...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $195K *

Shape the future of space exploration by developing innovative power architectures for spacecraft. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and optimize designs for various missi...

San Jose, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the enhancement of security measures for cloud-based healthcare solutions, focusing on vulnerability management, incident response, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensu...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K *

Deliver innovative engineering solutions for the EVA Remote Observation Camera project. Collaborate with teams to design, test, and validate hardware while ensuring compliance with established guideli...

Houston, TXRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $230K *

Champion advanced Digital Signal Processing solutions, leading complex engineering initiatives and providing strategic direction. Drive innovation and best practices while mentoring teams and influenc...

Centennial, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Technical Project Manager, driving software delivery timelines and ensuring seamless project execution with engineering and product teams. Foster strong stakeholder relation...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

The Test Engineer will implement automation for increased efficiency and provide hands-on testing and QA expertise in mission-critical work across our client base. This role involves delivering qualit...

Mclean, VARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize enterprise monitoring solutions by administering Dynatrace, enhancing application performance, and ensuring operational observability across diverse environments. Collaborate with teams to im...

Columbus, OHRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Transform customer specifications into precise, competitive quotes. Collaborate across engineering, operations, and sales to enhance pricing strategies and improve win rates while ensuring profitabili...

Wauseon, OHRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$195K - $225K *

Architect and lead the development of innovative applications for the VA Data Modernization initiative, driving collaboration across teams and ensuring high-quality software delivery in a fully remote...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $124K *

Join a team that's committed to resolving complex technical issues for customers. You'll drive personalized support, streamline problem resolution, and improve service processes, all in a fast-paced...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Architect AI-driven solutions that automate workflows across teams, enhancing efficiency and productivity. Collaborate with diverse departments to design, deploy, and iterate on intelligent agents, sh...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$161K - $299K *

Transform financial decision-making by designing automated analytics solutions. Collaborate across teams to integrate data, build models, and enhance processes, driving efficiency and informed busines...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Innovate scalable data solutions using Databricks and Python. Engage in high-impact data modernization projects, redesign legacy architectures, and influence analytics platforms for enterprise organiz...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $186K *

Champion the design and implementation of scalable order management systems, driving technical excellence and collaboration across teams to enhance client trust and operational efficiency in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $155K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive enterprise modernization through AI solutions. Oversee complex implementations, ensuring alignment across technical and business stakeholders while delivering meas...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Lead the design and operation of cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring reliability and performance for a high-throughput trading platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhan...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$279K - $333K *

Shape the future of customer engagement by leading a dynamic Solutions Engineering team. Drive strategic initiatives, foster collaboration across departments, and deliver innovative AI-driven solution...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $214K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing enterprise Finance solutions, optimizing processes, and driving global transformation initiatives through innovative technology and collaboration with sta...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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.