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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$99K - $115K *

Lead the charge in designing and coordinating mechanical systems for diverse projects. Ensure compliance, constructability, and alignment with client goals while managing documentation and client comm...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$181K - $213K *

Take ownership of a customer-facing product area, driving strategy and execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user experience, leverage AI, and achieve key performance metrics while deli...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $205K *

Join a team that's leading the charge in utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects. As the electrical engineering lead, you'll drive technical excellence and support key project phases f...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $163K *

Develop and maintain integrated system solutions by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to translate customer requirements into mission-critical capabilities, ensuring quality and efficiency th...

Lower Peach Tree, ALRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Drive the development of real-time automation solutions across industries, leveraging your expertise in programming, design, and system integration to enhance operational efficiency and mentor team me...

Philadelphia, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $154K *

Advance your career by leading process engineering for semiconductor projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards while mentoring...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

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

$171K - $300K *

Champion complex enterprise deployments by leading technical solutions, driving customer success, and influencing product strategy. Leverage your expertise to architect innovative automations and ment...

San Diego, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of design systems by creating intuitive, AI-friendly interfaces. Collaborate with a dynamic team to build reusable components and streamline production processes, enhancing user exper...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at client engagements by building tailored Airtable systems, integrating custom workflows, and ensuring seamless go-live delivery. Collaborate with teams to translate complex proce...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing reliability and performance of retail tech platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate operations, improve service stability, and drive continuous impro...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$99K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining innovation in software engineering for critical facilities. You'll design and deliver cutting-edge applications and data solutions, driving projects from concept to deplo...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $125K *

Lead the charge in diverse control system projects, overseeing tasks and teams while ensuring successful project completion. Collaborate with stakeholders and provide engineering support, driving qual...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining energy solutions. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you'll lead design and execution of cutting-edge Solar and Battery Storage projects while mentoring peers and driving t...

Bedminster, NJRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$82K - $105K *

Transform complex network infrastructures by designing, deploying, and managing solutions for diverse clients. Leverage your expertise to troubleshoot issues, enhance security, and ensure high availab...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Champion the development of innovative healthcare data solutions by delivering high-quality full-stack applications, driving architectural decisions, and mentoring junior engineers to enhance team per...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform customer operations by designing integrated material flow solutions. Analyze data, map processes, and create layouts that enhance efficiency across functional areas, ensuring seamless order...

Louisville, KYRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $200K *

Advance backend solutions and frontend features, collaborating across teams to build scalable systems and AI integrations, driving product growth from conception to execution...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $174K *

Lead structural design for complex projects, focusing on data centers and industrial facilities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring junior engine...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $190K *

Engage with a dynamic team to represent technical positions in standards communities, author specifications, and build credibility through implementation. This role offers growth opportunities, aiming...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $129K *

Champion innovative solutions in instrumentation and control systems for power plants. Collaborate with engineers to design, troubleshoot, and enhance digital systems, ensuring project success and cli...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $180K *

Lead innovative geotechnical engineering projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions for transportation, hydroelectric, and civil infrastructure. Drive design, analysis...

Vancouver, BCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $175K *

Lead innovative cloud solutions by architecting and managing robust platforms. Collaborate with a dynamic team to tackle complex challenges in AWS and Azure, enhancing your skills while driving impact...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$121K - $218K *

Transform complex challenges into innovative solutions by developing robust security products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance threat detection and protect customers from online ris...

Cambridge, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of rail vehicles by designing innovative structures and components. Leverage your expertise in 3D CAD and materials to create efficient, compliant designs that en...

Montreal, QCRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $152K *

Accelerate your career by leading high voltage substation projects, collaborating with engineers to solve complex electrical issues, and enhancing your skills through peer learning and client interact...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.