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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$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of power systems by managing protection design and coordination analyses for transmission systems, ensuring safety and reliability while guiding a skilled team in...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining architectural design by leading innovative projects from concept to completion. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure client goals and design intent are met while mana...

Chicago, ILRemote

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

$280K - $330K *

Empower a dynamic engineering team by leading technical architecture, enhancing system reliability, and driving scalable solutions that support rapid growth in a fast-paced fintech environment. Foster...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$106K - $198K *

Shape mission-critical systems by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop, integrate, and validate advanced capabilities. Drive technical planning and risk management while enhancing sys...

Lower Peach Tree, ALRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$134K - $158K *

Unlock potential by building and scaling backend features for cloud-based AI services. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance distributed systems and ensure operational readiness, delivering impac...

Massachusetts, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $200K *

Empower mission-critical federal systems by leading the design and automation of secure cloud platforms. Drive reliability, mentor engineers, and set technical direction in a collaborative environment...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career and lead diverse municipal engineering projects. Collaborate in a dynamic team environment to drive innovative design solutions and enhance your leadership skills while managing pr...

Flint, MIRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $222K *

Transform power generation projects by leading development, financing, and execution efforts. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to deliver high-quality consulting services while managing multiple...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $187K *

Transform energy efficiency initiatives by leading a skilled engineering team. Drive project execution, mentor talent, and enhance program delivery across multiple states, ensuring impactful cost savi...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Transform the future of mobile broadcasting by leading technical operations, ensuring show readiness, and delivering exceptional live production experiences while mentoring teams and managing client r...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$85K - $130K *

Drive the design and modification of power plant electrical systems, collaborating with multi-disciplined teams to create detailed diagrams and wiring drawings. Engage in field data gathering and ensu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$131K - $243K *

Join us to lead the Systems Engineering team in delivering high-performance solutions. You'll translate customer needs into system architectures, ensuring technical and cost efficiency throughout the...

Utah, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Empower communities by managing small to mid-sized municipal water projects. Lead from inception to delivery, fostering client relationships and collaborating with a skilled team to ensure high-qualit...

Memphis, TNRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the future of energy by managing software projects in Power Systems, SCADA, and Smart Grids. Oversee planning, execution, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure successful project deliv...

Austin, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovating product design and development. You'll enhance performance and efficiency while collaborating on technical solutions and supporting project documentation to...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Drive compliance and innovation in Electrical Distribution Systems. Collaborate with project teams, utilize design software, and ensure adherence to standards while enhancing your professional growth...

Palm Beach Gardens, FLRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading cloud infrastructure design and automation. As a senior technical leader, you'll mentor engineers, optimize systems, and ensure robust, secure solutions for clients whil...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Optimize building assessments and capital projects while leading teams and managing client relationships. Oversee project scopes, budgets, and timelines to deliver impactful outcomes in a collaborativ...

Victoria, BCRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $137K *

Empower operations by ensuring data integrity for market systems. Partner to verify service reservations and regulatory compliance while providing analytical insights to enhance stakeholder engagement...

Little Rock, ARRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Drive your career with innovative AI-driven automation solutions that enhance IT operations and user experience. Collaborate across teams to minimize manual tasks, improve efficiency, and implement in...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Help us drive engineering coordination across multiple capital projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment with project priorities. This role requires strong organizational skills and the abilit...

Mackenzie, BCRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$206K - $242K *

Shape the future of cloud security by leading GCP attack capabilities. Drive research, design, and implementation of offensive strategies while collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance enterprise...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining nuclear power engineering by designing innovative systems and leading projects that enhance plant operations and safety. Collaborate with clients and drive impactful modi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$118K - $180K *

Lead engineering projects in nuclear power systems design, focusing on modifications, analyses, and vendor evaluations. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$250K - $400K *

Shape the future of AI by partnering with customers to design and deliver innovative data solutions. Collaborate with a senior team to tackle complex challenges and transform vague requests into actio...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.