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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$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Project Engineer, guiding technical design, mentoring staff, and ensuring quality throughout projects. Collaborate across disciplines to meet client needs while leading...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$124K - $151K *

Shape the future of automotive technology by providing expert application support and innovative solutions to OEMs and Tier suppliers across the Western and Southwest United States, driving customer e...

Texas, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join our dynamic Civil Engineering team to provide innovative design solutions, lead project execution, and mentor junior staff while ensuring quality and compliance on diverse civil site projects...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$89K - $148K *

Drive the design and development of electrical components for robotic systems, ensuring integration and performance through collaboration with cross-functional teams and adherence to quality standards...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform the structural engineering landscape by managing projects that enhance client relationships and drive business growth while delivering high-quality engineering solutions and mentoring emergi...

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of engineering by leading innovative structural projects, managing client relationships, and mentoring technical staff. Drive business growth in eastern Iowa and surrounding areas wit...

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $140K *

Drive innovative electrical design solutions for industrial projects, leading a team of engineers and designers while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with clients to deliver h...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $140K *

Join our team to shape the future of sustainable engineering solutions. Lead electrical design projects and mentor talented engineers while collaborating across disciplines to deliver innovative, clie...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$148K - $266K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance cybersecurity capabilities, analyze requirements, and lead technical integration efforts to protect critical systems from emerging threats. Collaborate in agile environm...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Transform water and wastewater design projects from concept to completion. Lead a dynamic team in creating innovative solutions that enhance community infrastructure while ensuring compliance and qual...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead technical design initiatives for utility power distribution projects, ensuring compliance with standards and client expectations. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions while ment...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$128K - $192K *

Engage with innovative water projects to provide electrical engineering solutions, overseeing design and execution across diverse water and wastewater systems, while collaborating with clients and pro...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of electrical design by leading multiple projects, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring seamless coordination across disciplines while delivering innovative s...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative electrical engineering solutions. Lead project delivery, mentor junior staff, and enhance client relationships while ensuring compliance with indu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$103K - $149K *

Champion electrical engineering excellence by leading project delivery, mentoring teams, and fostering client relationships. Balance hands-on design with strategic oversight to ensure compliance and i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion the design and engineering of diverse water/wastewater projects, ensuring compliance with codes and standards while mentoring junior engineers and managing project deliverables as Engineer-of...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of electrical engineering by leading multiple design projects, coordinating cross-discipline activities, and mentoring junior staff while ensuring compliance with...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of electrical engineering by leading design projects, coordinating cross-discipline activities, and mentoring junior staff while ensuring compliance with industry standards and cl...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of electrical design by leading innovative projects, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver high-quality solutions in commercial and instituti...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative MEP design projects across diverse sectors. Collaborate with top professionals, engage clients, and drive impactful solutions that enhance community infrastru...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading technical initiatives, mentoring teams, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders to align technology solutions with business g...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Manage electrical subsystems for advanced robotics, overseeing design, integration, and debugging from concept to production, ensuring reliability in challenging environments and mentoring junior engi...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $150K *

Transform product development by leading innovative electrical engineering projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and launch cutting-edge thermal barcode printers and RFID solut...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Shape innovative structural designs while leading a collaborative team. Drive project success through technical expertise and client engagement, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence across di...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join us in redefining electrical engineering by leading the design of complex systems for large-scale AI data centers. Collaborate with global teams and make impactful contributions while advancing yo...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.