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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$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

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading pre-sales technical strategies that align solutions with client needs, driving revenue growth and retention through collaboration with sales teams and delivering tailored p...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering advanced application support and development for the ServiceNow platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance functionality, resolve complex issues, and en...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform the client experience by building data platforms, AI apps, and workflows. Collaborate closely on real-world projects, making key decisions and enhancing your engineering skills in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $287K *

Join a team that's redefining data processing by designing and operating a hosted Spark service on Kubernetes, enhancing GPU acceleration for enterprise applications, and driving production excellence...

Champaign, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $280K *

Elevate your career by leading ASIC package design for high-performance solutions. Drive architecture and execution of FC-BGA and MCM packages, ensuring first-pass success through collaboration and in...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining data architecture by leading innovative modeling and integration initiatives. Collaborate with AI Engineers to create scalable datasets and optimize performance in a mult...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $143K *

Empower small businesses by developing AI solutions that streamline workflows. Collaborate closely with customers to identify challenges and create impactful software that enhances efficiency and driv...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $185K *

Elevate your career by managing a dynamic data engineering team, shaping scalable data pipelines, and driving innovative data solutions to enhance enterprise data strategies and execution efficiency a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving financial excellence in manufacturing operations. As a strategic partner, you'll enhance profitability through insightful analysis, budgeting, and capital management while f...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading our platform engineering efforts, enhancing infrastructure, security, and CI/CD processes. Drive innovation and reliability as you build scalable solutions that empower pro...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $128K *

Develop engaging web-based training content and tools, ensuring accessibility and compliance. Collaborate on UI enhancements and create metrics dashboards to track user adoption for a federal data int...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $145K *

Drive product strategy and modernization for merchant onboarding solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance risk management capabilities and ensure market-leading standards in a d...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver innovative design engineering solutions for power projects. Leverage your expertise in mechanical engineering to create impactful designs and ensure project success thro...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$118K - $219K *

Unlock your potential as a Site Reliability Engineer, guiding observability and reliability initiatives. Collaborate with teams to enhance SLO-based practices, mentor junior engineers, and drive data...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

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

$270K *

Shape a secure future for research technologies. Lead in defining security for multi-cloud environments that enable high-compute research, ensuring safety in CI/CD practices and automated systems for...

Berkeley, CARemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $170K *

Elevate employee experiences by leading the design and implementation of integrated HR Service Delivery solutions leveraging ServiceNow and Microsoft technologies...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $112K *

Drive project success by supporting the Project Manager with scheduling, cost management, and compliance while maintaining client relations throughout the project lifecycle. Leverage your estimation e...

Wyoming, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead structural design for large-scale data center projects, ensuring technical excellence and compliance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams globally while mentoring junior engineers and suppor...

Arlington, VARemote

2 days ago

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

$113K - $191K *

Unlock your potential as a Firmware Engineer, developing innovative software for millions of devices. Collaborate across teams to enhance hardware and firmware, ensuring impactful solutions for divers...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing our AWS-based SaaS platform. You'll collaborate across functions to ensure security, reliability, and automation in software delivery while driving continuous...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate quality standards in electrical construction services by ensuring compliance with regulations, building strategic relationships, and implementing efficient project management practices while l...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Innovate the future of AI-driven billing solutions by leading the design and implementation of advanced AI agents, enhancing revenue-cycle processes with cutting-edge technology and strategic influenc...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $145K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as you lead Civic & Justice projects, driving design solutions and overseeing construction documentation. Collaborate with clients and consultants to deliver impac...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic design team to provide expert structural engineering support for advanced manufacturing facilities, collaborating with fellow engineers and clients to deliver innovative design solution...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.