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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$95K - $115K *

Manage R&D projects from initiation to launch in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely product delivery while supporting strategic initiatives and enhancing o...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Innovate your career with a key role supporting the global launch and technical operations of radiopharmaceuticals, driving compliance, quality initiatives, and collaboration with CDMOs while leading...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$146K - $224K *

Join us to drive transformative solutions for enterprise operations and security. Collaborate with sales teams to engage customers, deliver impactful demos, and translate complex challenges into effec...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $330K *

Join a team that’s dedicated to delivering complex frontend web features, ensuring reliability and performance. Play a key role in shaping user experiences through collaborative development and proact...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Architect innovative solutions as a Senior Solutions Engineer, driving technical excellence in public sector engagements. Collaborate with clients to demonstrate product value, lead RFP responses, and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive quality assurance excellence as a Senior Test Automation Engineer, leading automation strategy and ensuring robust testing practices across product domains to enhance reliability and performance...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Elevate security standards by leading bug bounty programs, conducting audits, and enhancing software supply chain security. Collaborate across teams to build innovative tools that protect users and en...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $178K *

Advance your career by building and operating compute services for satellite imaging. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance reliability, scalability, and availability of our next-gen imaging p...

RemoteRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$157K - $224K *

Champion the evolution of developer tooling and CI/CD pipelines, leading a global team to enhance operational efficiency and drive platform modernization for a multi-tenant SaaS environment, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $138K *

Unlock the potential of ARM architecture by enhancing emulation and analysis capabilities. Collaborate across systems software to diagnose and improve execution support for ARM and AArch64 binaries, e...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead Protection & Controls projects from kickoff to closeout, ensuring high-quality engineering deliverables and effective customer coordination. Collaborate with teams to manage project risks and del...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing marine propulsion systems through innovative engineering solutions. Provide lifecycle support for U.S. Coast Guard vessels, ensuring operational effectiveness...

Curtis Bay, MDRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving strategic initiatives in financial services through effective project management. Oversee renovation projects from planning to completion, ensuring minimal disruption and op...

Charlotte, NCRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$265K - $300K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by leading architectural direction and driving high-impact solutions across teams. Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and design to enhance our AI...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $170K *

Transform enterprise software systems by leading design and development efforts, ensuring scalable, secure applications that meet federal mission needs while mentoring engineers and driving best pract...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $166K *

Join a team that's dedicated to crafting high-quality, scalable web applications. This role emphasizes frontend development while contributing to backend services, ensuring seamless user experiences t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$117K - $166K *

Transform user experiences by developing high-quality, scalable web applications. Engage in full-stack development with a focus on frontend systems while contributing to backend services, ensuring sea...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Champion quality by designing and leading automated testing strategies for diverse products. Collaborate with engineers to enhance test frameworks, mentor teams, and ensure high standards across platf...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $350K *

Transform complex AI research into scalable, reliable systems. Collaborate across teams to architect and enhance backend services, ensuring robust infrastructure for model training and data collection...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Design and implement cutting-edge AI/ML solutions for enterprise systems, integrating multiple technologies to transform unstructured data into actionable insights and ensuring compliance throughout t...

Chantilly, VARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $166K *

Transform critical systems for the US Antarctic Program by designing, deploying, and maintaining Linux-based infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead operations in a unique, mi...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of financial operations by owning and modernizing financial systems, automating processes, and collaborating with engineering to streamline integrations for enhanced efficiency and re...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Drive strategic product transformation by connecting customer needs with engineering insights. Leverage data to design impactful programs, enhance platform adoption, and facilitate cross-functional co...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $100K *

Unlock potential by delivering innovative robotic solutions, ensuring seamless integration and operational success for customers. Collaborate, troubleshoot, and enhance system performance while provid...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Shape the future of public sector renewals by managing complex contracts, ensuring customer retention, and collaborating across teams to drive success and mitigate risks in a dynamic environment...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.