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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$190K - $262K *

Champion customer-centric engineering by leading cross-functional teams to enhance our marketplace. Drive AI adoption, improve operational efficiency, and ensure high-quality software delivery while f...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the design and analysis of vital water infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to deliver innovative solutions that enhance community servic...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative water infrastructure solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance community services through resilient engineering practices, ensuring complia...

Walnut Creek, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize project outcomes by supporting management of cost, schedule, and quality. Collaborate with teams on multiple projects, ensuring safety and efficiency while overseeing direct reports and enhan...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and execution of instrumentation systems for complex projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while mentoring juni...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Advance innovation in electrical engineering by designing and testing PCBs and systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure high-quality product delivery while leading projects through the hardware dev...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of structural engineering by leading projects, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring design excellence while collaborating with diverse teams to deliver innovative, sustainable sol...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $102K *

Lead innovative structural engineering projects, balancing creativity and efficiency. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safety, performance, and sustainability while delivering high-q...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform project management in civil engineering by leading design teams, ensuring profitability, and enhancing client relationships while delivering high-quality land development projects on time an...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Software Engineer, driving the design, development, and maintenance of innovative web applications while collaborating with teams to enhance performance and functionali...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in manufacturing by leading capital equipment projects. Leverage your expertise in lamination processes and project management to enhance operational efficiency a...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and execution of capital projects in manufacturing. Drive process improvements and mentor engineers while managing complex lamination systems and collaboratin...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $155K *

Transform manufacturing processes by leading quality improvements and optimizing production workflows. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency, troubleshoot issues, and mentor engineers, driving...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading process improvements and quality initiatives in manufacturing. Drive efficiency through innovative tooling and equipment solutions while mentoring peers and ensuring com...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Help us grow by leading the establishment of our first-ever electrical engineering department, driving innovation, and mentoring junior staff while delivering top-tier electrical services across vario...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Empower clients by leading innovative electrical engineering solutions for critical facilities. Collaborate with teams to design complex systems, ensuring functionality and safety while mentoring juni...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$175K - $200K *

Champion innovative civil engineering projects by leading a dynamic team and ensuring top-tier project delivery through strategic planning, management, and collaboration in a multi-disciplinary enviro...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $180K *

Drive your career with a dynamic role in electrical engineering, overseeing complex designs, managing projects, and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring compliance with industry standards and cli...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform aerospace materials engineering by leading advanced metallurgy initiatives, optimizing additive manufacturing processes, and driving innovative solutions for high-performance applications in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $230K *

Transform mission-critical applications by collaborating with AI engineers to enhance performance, scalability, and security. Drive technical excellence and mentor peers while navigating dynamic feder...

Reston, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead and optimize complex transportation construction projects, ensuring quality assurance and client satisfaction while fostering team development and business growth in a dynamic environment...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $250K *

Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing complex transportation construction projects, ensuring compliance with design specifications and contractual obligations while managing contractor activities...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at our manufacturing site by optimizing operations, enhancing quality, and driving cost efficiency. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues and implement improvements for saf...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer innovative electrical designs for Federal projects, leading teams and ensuring quality. Collaborate with project managers to meet budgets while mentoring staff and enhancing efficiency in a dy...

4 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform complex electrical designs for Federal projects, leading teams and ensuring quality. Collaborate with project managers to meet budgets and timelines while mentoring staff and enhancing effic...

4 weeks ago

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

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.