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 *

Shape the future of electrical design by leading innovative low and medium voltage power systems projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in designing low and medium voltage power systems, serving as the primary technical interface. Collaborate with teams to create customized equipment, mentor junior engineers, and ensur...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative waterfront engineering projects by leveraging your expertise in civil and structural engineering. Lead teams, manage client relationships, and deliver technical solutions while foster...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $175K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative electrical systems for diverse facilities and infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, code-compliant solutions f...

1 week ago

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

$103K - $138K *

Lead the charge in innovative structural engineering design, collaborating across disciplines to create high-quality, sustainable building solutions. Utilize your expertise in steel, concrete, and mas...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $155K *

Transform the cloud landscape by architecting and operating robust infrastructure, enabling seamless developer experiences and ensuring high reliability and security across platforms. Join a senior te...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Process Engineer, optimizing renewable energy processes, enhancing plant performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic environment focused...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Design and lead critical electrical engineering activities across diverse industrial projects, ensuring quality and timely project delivery. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve integra...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $152K *

Drive innovative solutions in electrical engineering for nuclear power projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, analyze, and enhance electrical systems, ensuring reliability and c...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive advanced engineering solutions for vehicle sealing systems, ensuring timely execution of design actions and program milestones while collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing custom...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $152K *

Engineer innovative Medium Voltage switchgear solutions, leveraging CAD expertise to design and analyze complex architectures. Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure optimal produc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving continuous improvement and maintenance of neuro-diagnostics equipment. Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to enhance product reliability and performance while...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Support project records management for a major tunnel construction project. Collaborate with engineers and inspectors to ensure compliance with standards, assist in documentation, and facilitate commu...

1 week ago

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

$101K - $152K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in Medium Voltage products. Leverage your expertise to execute optimization projects, collaborate cross-functionally, and enhance product offerings while ensuring...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead mechanical and plumbing system design for complex projects, mentoring teams and managing budgets. Drive technical excellence from concept to construction while ensuring compliance with industry s...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in executing midstream oil & gas projects, ensuring engineering deliverables meet quality and regulatory standards while collaborating across disciplines and supporting project manager...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading engineering projects, ensuring quality and safety standards while collaborating with customers and stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions and improvements across mult...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $200K *

Contribute to our dynamic infrastructure by leveraging your network engineering expertise. Collaborate with skilled engineers, embrace Agile methodologies, and mentor junior members while enhancing co...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $175K *

Unlock potential by developing robust network-oriented software using Rust. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance cybersecurity solutions while leveraging your expertise in networking and softwar...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to engineering excellence, leading projects, and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing processes while mentoring others and achieving strategic business objectiv...

2 days ago

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

$92K - $138K *

Innovate manufacturing processes and tooling solutions while leading cross-functional teams. Drive product development from concept to production, ensuring quality and efficiency in advanced technolog...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$92K - $138K *

Transform manufacturing processes by leading R&D initiatives, developing innovative tooling, and collaborating across teams to enhance product quality and efficiency from concept to production...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative structural solutions in power generation projects, leading design, analysis, and execution while coordinating multidisciplinary efforts to ensure compliance and quality in complex eng...

Reposted yesterday

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

$85K - $102K *

Empower project success by leading Power Generation initiatives from inception to completion. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage budgets, and provide technical support to ensure optimal outcomes an...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $230K *

Join a dynamic team to build and implement data infrastructure and perception systems for automation in manufacturing. Drive innovation by transforming production lines into data-driven environments t...

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.