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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$100K - $140K *

Empower your career by leading civil engineering efforts for utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, review, and support infrastructure, ens...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $140K *

Lead the charge in civil engineering for utility-scale solar and energy projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, review, and support construction efforts, ensuring compliance and e...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $200K *

Explore opportunities as a Sr. Facilities Engineer, leading complex facility operations, ensuring compliance, and mentoring junior staff while collaborating across departments to enhance safety and ef...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$82K - $141K *

Lead the development and qualification of components across product lines, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage vendor relationships to enh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Contribute to project administration by supporting management of cost, schedule, and quality for multiple projects. Leverage expertise to oversee project functions and foster collaboration for success...

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

$88K - $105K *

Drive project success by supporting project managers in managing cost, schedule, and quality across multiple small to medium-sized projects while overseeing support functions and ensuring safety on-si...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing project administration for multiple small to medium-sized projects, ensuring effective cost and schedule management while supporting the Project Manager and overseeing proj...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to manage utility-scale solar and infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and tracking project progress. You...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$89K - $131K *

Join a team that's pioneering advanced semiconductor technologies by designing innovative gas filtration products. Collaborate across functions to drive prototypes from concept to production, ensuring...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform complex engineering challenges into innovative structural solutions. Lead design efforts, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure quality control on diverse infrastructure proje...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in managing multidisciplinary projects for storage tank replacements, ensuring timely delivery of design documents while overseeing scope, budget, and quality across engineering teams...

3 weeks ago

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

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in managing multidisciplinary projects, ensuring timely delivery of design documents for storage tank replacements. Oversee scope, budget, and quality while coordinating with various e...

3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Engineer cutting-edge X-ray and Laser science instruments, enhancing operational capabilities and supporting advanced beamline systems for innovative research applications...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Join us in shaping the future of aerospace manufacturing by developing and managing complex processes from design to production. Your expertise will drive efficiency and quality in our operations, ens...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Electrical Engineer, driving the design and integration of advanced electrical systems for subsea vehicles. Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to tackle complex...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of engineering oversight by ensuring technical quality and compliance in major capital construction projects. Collaborate with project teams to assess risks, evaluate designs, and sup...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$93K - $124K *

Optimize electrical systems design for industrial facilities, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innova...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $125K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic structural engineering team focused on innovative building solutions. Lead design projects from concept to completion, collaborate with skilled professionals...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex electrical engineering projects, guiding teams through all phases while ensuring quality and sustainability. Foster client relationships and mentor staff to enhance technical skills and p...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of electrical engineering by leading complex projects, mentoring talent, and driving innovative design solutions across diverse facilities, ensuring excellence in...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $165K *

Drive innovative electrical engineering solutions by leading complex projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring high-quality deliverables throughout all project phases while nu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$128K - $153K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology by delivering impactful software solutions. Collaborate on innovative projects, optimize data operations, and enhance user experiences while support...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $122K *

Empower communities by providing expert engineering support for public works, utilities, and transportation projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and enhance infrastructure thro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$160K - $183K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and delivery of innovative mechanical systems for diverse projects, ensuring high-quality, code-compliant solutions while mentoring junior engineers and colla...

4 weeks ago

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

$90K - $127K *

Explore a dynamic engineering career, enhancing operational excellence and compliance across manufacturing and technical projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improveme...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.