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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$116K - $122K *

Deliver reliable application packaging solutions for a large federal IT environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure seamless deployment across thousands of endpoints...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$75K - $84K *

Design and develop software for U.S. Navy platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance tactical capabilities. Engage in agile methodologies and contribute to innovative solutions fo...

Manassas, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Empower our engineering teams by leading technical recruitment efforts. Dive deep into candidate sourcing, build strong pipelines, and enhance the hiring process while ensuring a positive candidate ex...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role that drives technical pre-sales, mentors teams, and fosters strategic customer relationships, ensuring seamless integration and expansion of innovative solutions a...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI engineering by leading a dynamic group of engineers and Technical Leads. Drive workforce strategy, enhance team capabilities, and ensure sustainable deliver...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Advance leadership capabilities by designing and managing impactful learning programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance participant experiences and drive continuous improvement in organization...

Dallas, TXRemote

Yesterday

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

$164K - $229K *

Elevate infrastructure reliability and performance by architecting scalable solutions, collaborating across teams, and driving end-to-end software delivery to enhance user experience and system resili...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Champion the delivery of complex energy retrofit projects, managing multi-discipline teams and ensuring performance guarantees. Drive technical due diligence, oversee budgets, and build strong client...

Denver, CORemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency and driving strategic initiatives. This role focuses on program coordination, process improvement, and project tracking within a global...

Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$272K - $344K *

Shape your career by leading a dynamic engineering team, driving collaboration across disciplines, and fostering a culture of growth and inclusion while managing critical production services in a full...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$206K - $257K *

Lead the charge in developing and mentoring a high-performing engineering team, driving collaboration across product and design to enhance our software solutions while fostering a culture of inclusion...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$212K - $222K *

Champion client success as you lead Aera solution deployments, building trusted relationships with executives to drive value and Decision Intelligence roadmaps while managing project delivery and fost...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the development of robust blockchain data systems, enhancing performance and reliability. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful solutions that improve data quality and user experience while...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead technical engagements with enterprise clients, ensuring they maximize value from our solutions. Collaborate closely with sales to drive customer acquisition, retention...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of scalable, cloud-native APIs. Drive innovation in a green field project while ensuring system reliability and operational health with a focus o...

Mesa, AZRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$225K - $265K *

Unlock your potential as a technical leader, driving innovative solutions in Web Application Firewall integration. Collaborate across teams to enhance security and deliver impactful customer outcomes...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$272K - $431K *

Drive your career with a Principal Software Engineer role focused on architecting core platform systems for Physical AI, enhancing Autonomous Driving and Robotics through innovative data architecture...

Santa Clara, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology services for federal clients. As an IP Network Engineer II, you will design, implement, and sustain complex network systems, ensuring optimal perfor...

Hawaii, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $334K *

Join a team that's redefining software excellence by leading cross-platform engineering initiatives. Drive strategy, foster collaboration, and enhance customer experiences across desktop, mobile, and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $209K *

Drive innovation by building scalable software solutions in a dynamic environment. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experiences and tackle complex challenges while leveraging cutting-edge tech...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative EMR solutions by managing complex technical projects, ensuring seamless interoperability, and providing expert support to enhance healthcare delivery and patient outcomes...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance user engagement through innovative backend solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ship impactful experiments and improve systems, all while fostering a...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$159K - $254K *

Elevate the future of restaurant technology by building innovative Vision AI solutions. Own key platform components, collaborate across teams, and integrate AI models to enhance customer experiences a...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform data engineering by designing and operating robust data pipelines and APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions, ensuring data reliability and security whil...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of product development by leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with business goals and quality standards...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.