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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$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of technical product development from RFQ to production launch, leveraging your expertise in automotive engineering, motor technologies, and cross-functional leadership to deliver high...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading Modeling and Simulation accreditation efforts for missile defense systems. Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure compliance and enhance system performance through...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $132K *

Pioneer your career by leading quality assurance initiatives in a dynamic environment. Drive root cause analysis, enhance manufacturing processes, and ensure compliance in regulated aerospace settings...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Engineer impactful structural solutions while managing diverse projects. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to assess, design, and deliver innovative consulting services, ensuring qu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Optimize structural engineering projects by leading assessments, investigations, and design solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver effective consulting services whi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of structural engineering projects, leading assessments, investigations, and design solutions. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical consulting servi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead complex mechanical design projects for mobile equipment. Oversee engineering efforts, ensure project success, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver inn...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $105K *

Engage in innovative mechanical design for mobile equipment, leading complex projects and guiding engineers. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely, budget-friendly, and safe project execution whil...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $105K *

Champion the design and development of mobile equipment systems, managing complex projects and guiding engineers to ensure timely, budget-friendly, and safe delivery of high-quality mechanical solutio...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of electrical design by executing medium- and low-voltage power systems and protection & control tasks, ensuring compliance with standards while delivering high-q...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $130K *

Drive electrical design excellence from concept to construction, ensuring compliance with standards and codes. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality power system designs and studies, while...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$63K - $111K *

Drive the efficiency of engineering processes by managing submittals, liaising with project teams, and maintaining technical documentation to ensure timely project delivery and compliance with enginee...

3 weeks ago

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

$63K - $111K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as you manage engineering submittals, liaise with project managers, and ensure timely processing of technical documents, contributing to mission success in federal...

3 weeks ago

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

$63K - $111K *

Join our team to manage engineering submittals, liaise with project teams, and ensure timely processing of technical documents while maintaining organized records and databases for optimal project suc...

3 weeks ago

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

$63K - $111K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in engineering support. Leverage your expertise to manage submittals, collaborate with project teams, and maintain critical documentation, ensuring timely de...

3 weeks ago

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

$63K - $111K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as a Senior Engineering Technician, where you'll manage submittals, liaise with contractors, and ensure efficient project documentation to support critical e...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $210K *

Unlock your potential in satellite design by collaborating closely with teams to create robust mechanical structures. Experience hands-on involvement in every phase, from CAD modeling to testing fligh...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Elevate structural engineering excellence by leading design, analysis, and project management efforts. Collaborate with teams to enhance client relationships and mentor emerging engineers while drivin...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $215K *

Join our team as a Systems Engineer to drive systems development across the INCOSE lifecycle, providing essential programmatic support for high-profile customer programs and collaborating with stakeho...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Grow your career by managing structural engineering projects, leading technical investigations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions while mentoring junior st...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Lead structural engineering projects, managing assessments, designs, and client interactions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while mentoring junior staff and ensuring project success through...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to crafting trustworthy automation experiences, where you'll own every aspect of user interaction from design through implementation, impacting the protection of user iden...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $103K *

Engage in the planning and design of civil engineering projects, leading site development and infrastructure initiatives while collaborating with a dynamic team. Apply your expertise to diverse projec...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $103K *

Deliver impactful engineering solutions for diverse civil projects by leading site design, planning, and permitting efforts. You will engage with a dynamic team, shaping infrastructure development in...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate projects by collaborating with teams to design, plan, and permit civil engineering solutions for diverse land development initiatives, enhancing infrastructure and site systems while continuou...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.