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 - $178K *

Join the mission to enhance inventory management of classified Nuclear Weapons Related Materiel for the US Navy's Fleet Ballistic Missile Program, ensuring compliance and accuracy while collaborating...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovative mechanical solutions in a dynamic research environment. Lead projects, enhance systems, and ensure compliance while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize performance...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovative mechanical engineering solutions by leading diverse projects, enhancing facility systems, and ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards. Collaborate with teams to opti...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead innovative electrical designs for complex projects, ensuring safety and compliance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective solutions while enhancing your technical skills a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Help us drive project success by overseeing planning, budgeting, and execution. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely, cost-effective outcomes while maintaining safety and compliance in complex, hig...

3 weeks ago

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

$180K - $230K *

Transform your career by leading the development of advanced software systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver scalable, secure applications that meet complex customer needs and dr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead a team of electrical engineers to deliver high-quality project outcomes. Oversee technical issues, manage project scope, and ensure adherence to budget and schedule while fostering collaboration...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to deliver world-class electrical solutions for complex projects. Drive project success by ensuring quality, optimizing efficiencies, and collaborating across disciplin...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$141K - $185K *

Lead complex engineering projects in electric power generation, ensuring quality and compliance. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions while managing budgets, schedul...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $170K *

Lead and manage complex electrical engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to maintain quality and client satisfaction while navi...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering engineering solutions across diverse sectors. Lead projects, conduct analyses, and oversee fieldwork while collaborating with professionals to ensure quality...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $165K *

Lead the design and execution of innovative data center projects, mentoring junior engineers and ensuring quality standards. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to deliver cutting-edge solutions...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $195K *

Lead geotechnical projects from inception to completion, mentoring junior engineers while ensuring timely, budget-conscious delivery. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to evaluate subsurface c...

Terrace, BCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $160K *

Advance your career by leading structural evaluations and rehabilitation designs for aerial structures. Oversee inspections, develop solutions, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure e...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $160K *

Shape the future of structural engineering by leading assessments and rehabilitation designs for aerial structures. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions that enhanc...

3 weeks ago

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

$139K - $258K *

Champion project success by managing global assignments, ensuring compliance with contracts, and coordinating activities across engineering disciplines to deliver quality results on time and within bu...

1 week ago

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

$101K - $135K *

Deliver innovative electrical solutions for complex medical devices, leading R&D projects that enhance women's health technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and dri...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive the design of innovative MV and HV generation substations, overseeing electrical layouts, schematics, and technical specifications while collaborating with a dynamic team to shape the future of...

Austin, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing manufacturing processes, enhancing product quality, and driving productivity. Lead initiatives using advanced analytics and Lean principles to tackle technic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the technical direction for innovative recycled cotton fiber insulation, driving product development and standardization across multiple plants while enhancing performance and sustainability thro...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $130K *

Shape the future of structural engineering by leading diverse projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and applying innovative design techniques to deliver exceptional infrastructure solu...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading electrical design for critical water/wastewater projects. Oversee multidisciplinary teams, ensure project success, and enhance community infrastructure with innovative solu...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead impactful electrical design and project delivery for water and wastewater systems. Enhance community infrastructure through innovative solutions, managing projects from concept to completion, and...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Product Engineer, driving innovation in composite development for high-value aerospace and defense programs while mentoring teams and managing strategic customer rela...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to ensure mission assurance for launch programs, managing resources and communications with key stakeholders while driving project success and team performance in a fas...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.