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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$150K - $184K *

Lead the charge in enhancing platform security and infrastructure as a Senior Software Engineer. Utilize your Python expertise and SRE mindset to drive critical improvements, mentor teammates, and ens...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $179K *

Elevate security practices by leading vulnerability remediation efforts, designing automation, and enhancing team expertise. Collaborate across functions to ensure robust package management and risk m...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by partnering with leaders to develop innovative solutions, guide engineering best practices, and ensure high-quality infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to achieve technical...

Mclean, VARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform supply chain operations by designing and developing Java-based applications, enhancing integrations, and supporting production systems to ensure seamless logistics and fulfillment processes...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex project management initiatives for financial services, overseeing all phases from planning to completion. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure successful execution of retail bank...

Charlotte, NCRemote

1 week ago

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

$130K - $170K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud infrastructure. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll design and maintain resilient systems, enhancing user experiences while collaborating in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

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

$89K - $115K *

Lead cross-functional teams to analyze infrastructure, optimize IT solutions, and ensure alignment with business goals. Drive innovation through design alternatives and risk management while enhancing...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $145K *

Elevate public health data interoperability by designing and implementing secure, scalable data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize legacy systems and ensure compliance, dr...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $265K *

Engineer cutting-edge mixed-signal designs, driving innovation in high-speed interfaces and analog circuits. Collaborate with a diverse team to impact next-gen technologies across various industries...

Toronto, ONRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to design and implement engaging front-end experiences for leading eCommerce brands. Leverage your skills in Figma and Shopify to create custom loyalty solutions, collaborating closely...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $230K *

Lead the charge in mission-critical data center projects, overseeing field operations, ensuring safety and quality, and driving fast-track delivery across multiple regions. Collaborate with diverse te...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Grow enterprise SAP relationships by managing key accounts and driving new business. Leverage your expertise to expand client portfolios, develop strategic plans, and ensure client satisfaction while...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $500K+*

Drive innovation by collaborating with hardware teams to enhance tools, evolve compilers, and improve developer experiences, ensuring efficient and effective hardware design processes...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K - $290K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on production and infrastructure. Drive performance, foster collaboration, and deliver innovative solutions while managing diverse tec...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing system reliability and performance for critical defense projects. Leverage your engineering expertise to implement best practices and drive data-driven improv...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$240K - $330K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of machine learning by leading a high-performing group dedicated to optimizing data pipelines and enhancing perception modeling. Drive innovation and collaboratio...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$127K - $213K *

Transform integration solutions by designing and developing robust MuleSoft applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality delivery and optimize performance while mentori...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage your expertise to lead bridge and structural projects from planning to completion. Manage multidisciplinary teams, maintain client relationships, and drive practice growth across Massachusetts...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $235K *

Lead advanced R&D initiatives for Solid Rocket Motor technologies, driving feasibility studies, design, and testing. Provide technical leadership across programs and serve as the primary interface for...

Huntsville, ALRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Drive the design and deployment of secure AI applications in cloud environments, integrating advanced technologies like machine learning and ServiceNow solutions to enhance operational efficiency and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Recruiter, driving talent acquisition for creative roles. Collaborate with hiring managers to enhance processes and build relationships, ensuring a seamless recruitme...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $195K *

Join a team that's transforming the legal experience by developing innovative web applications. Collaborate with diverse teams, mentor junior engineers, and tackle complex challenges in a dynamic, agi...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$104K - $173K *

Innovate spacecraft design as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, leading the mechanical configuration team to create optimized layouts and ensure subsystem integration for mission success. Drive imp...

Mountain View, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$123K - $157K *

Advance your career by leading strategic sourcing for metals, driving cost savings and supplier performance. Engage with cross-functional teams to influence decisions and ensure supply continuity whil...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$164K - $262K *

Empower your career by designing and building self-service cloud platforms. Lead the development of APIs and backend services, ensuring reliability and a seamless developer experience while transformi...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

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

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.