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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$90K - $110K *

Pioneer operational excellence by managing sprints, ticket hygiene, and cross-functional initiatives. Enhance team effectiveness through process improvements while ensuring impactful delivery of produ...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $215K *

Champion the evolution of Android features, driving product impact through collaboration and innovation. Own the development process from concept to deployment, ensuring high-quality user experiences...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $173K *

Join us to develop and maintain security tools, investigate risks, and enhance team operations. Collaborate with experienced engineers while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive environment, se...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $110K *

Drive successful project delivery by leading cross-functional teams, managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder engagement. Ensure alignment with business objectives and quality standards throughout...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$108K - $188K *

Manage and lead multi-disciplined real estate projects, ensuring successful delivery through exceptional communication, financial analysis, and strategic problem-solving. Collaborate with clients and...

Washington DC, USRemote

4 days ago

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

$175K - $195K *

Join a team that's redefining observability in cloud infrastructure. Lead the development of a comprehensive observability platform, ensuring seamless telemetry and insights for large-scale environmen...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Take ownership of cost management for a large-scale data center program, ensuring timely project delivery and budget adherence. Engage with stakeholders, lead procurement strategies, and mentor junior...

Frederick, MDRemote

Today

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

$130K - $160K *

Lead the transformation of enterprise business processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with stakeholders to architect solutions that drive operational excellence across the orga...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$164K - $197K *

Advance innovation by designing and operating next-gen storage solutions, driving projects from ideation to customer delivery, and collaborating in a remote-first environment focused on user-centric d...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $145K *

Transform the future of civil engineering in Mission Critical Data Center projects, collaborating with diverse teams to deliver innovative designs that meet dynamic challenges across a variety of comm...

Des Moines, IARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$99K - $120K *

Transform the future of design project management by leading BAS and EPMS projects for mission-critical facilities. Drive project success through effective coordination, risk management, and client en...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to innovate and deliver backend solutions, enhancing our technology's reach. Engage hands-on in coding and architecture while mentoring others, ensuring high-quality so...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by engaging with clients to translate technical challenges into innovative solutions. This role combines presales expertise, solution design, and hands-on engineering to drive custome...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$161K - $299K *

Transform the future of C4I systems as a Systems Engineering Manager, leading design initiatives and managing a team to ensure alignment with customer requirements. Drive modernization efforts through...

Colorado, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $111K *

Optimize infrastructure solutions by leading cross-functional teams to design, implement, and support resilient systems. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and operational...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $195K *

Join a team that's dedicated to reducing food waste by leveraging your technical expertise. You'll tackle complex escalations, drive cross-functional initiatives, and build innovative solutions to enh...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead technical discovery and deliver tailored demos to showcase solutions, partnering with sales teams to drive client success and enhance the buying journey for educational institutions...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$230K - $280K *

Champion analytical development by leading strategy and execution for pipeline products. Drive compliance and quality control while building a high-performing team in a dynamic environment focused on...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $160K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative AI and automation solutions, translating complex business needs into technical designs. Collaborate across teams to enhance productivity and drive continuous i...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Advance your career by defining and enforcing workload safety standards for a growing EKS fleet. Collaborate across teams to enhance Kubernetes operations, ensuring compliance and optimizing performan...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$173K - $255K *

Elevate your career by defining and enforcing workload safety standards for a growing EKS fleet. Collaborate across teams to enhance availability and performance while mentoring engineers and driving...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $132K *

Innovate sustainable engineering solutions by leading structural design projects for hydraulic structures. Collaborate with a diverse team to enhance water treatment facilities and hydropower systems...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$230K - $300K *

Empower cutting-edge AI initiatives as you architect scalable systems, mentor top talents, and enhance operational AI efficiency. Your expertise will shape the future of intelligent workflows in a dyn...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$253K - $298K *

Lead transformative initiatives by leveraging AI and engineering excellence to redefine compliance operations. This role focuses on building high-performing teams and designing scalable solutions that...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $175K *

Elevate energy efficiency solutions by leveraging engineering expertise and sales acumen. Collaborate with teams to design, propose, and execute projects, ensuring technical soundness and commercial v...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.