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 *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative engineering solutions for wind turbine projects, managing installations, and collaborating with clients to enhance asset performance in a dynamic and growing i...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$165K - $187K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative rail transit track solutions, managing complex projects from conception to completion while ensuring compliance with industry standards and fostering strong cli...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$89K - $134K *

Join a team that's redefining electronics testing by leading troubleshooting efforts and driving process improvements. Collaborate with engineers to enhance test capabilities and mentor junior staff w...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining Naval Aviation support through innovative mechanical engineering. You'll lead critical projects, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance aircraft systems and ensure m...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Elevate engineering development for ADAS features, driving innovation through collaboration and advanced modeling techniques. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions tha...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead civil engineering projects across the GTA. Collaborate with municipalities and mentor junior engineers while ensuring technical excellence and project delivery from concept...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead civil engineering projects across the GTA, ensuring technical excellence and client engagement while mentoring junior engineers and managing project delivery from concept to completion...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$170K - $190K *

Lead and manage land development projects, delivering innovative civil engineering solutions while ensuring compliance with safety and sustainability standards. Collaborate with clients and teams to s...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Support innovative projects as a Senior Structural Engineer, managing design and analysis for various building types. Collaborate within a flexible team environment to deliver high-quality engineering...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $170K *

Optimize engineering solutions for pipeline and facility projects, leveraging your structural expertise to support a dynamic team in the energy sector. Collaborate on diverse projects while ensuring c...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $170K *

Collaborate with a dynamic team to provide engineering support for pipeline and facility projects in the energy sector, leveraging your design expertise to drive successful outcomes across various ind...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $170K *

Collaborate with a dynamic team to provide engineering support for pipeline and facility projects in the energy sector, leveraging your design expertise to drive successful outcomes across various ind...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $170K *

Champion innovative structural engineering solutions for pipeline and facility projects. Collaborate with a skilled team to deliver high-quality designs in the midstream oil and gas sector, ensuring s...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $170K *

Deliver engineering expertise in structural design for pipeline and facility projects. Collaborate with a skilled team to support the midstream oil and gas industry, ensuring high-quality solutions an...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Drive your career with impactful design of electrical systems for critical infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical excellence in water and wastewater faci...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining sourcing strategies for infrastructure categories. You'll lead end-to-end sourcing, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive cost savings while managing supplie...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $210K *

Transform business challenges into innovative software solutions by leading agile teams, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering high-quality applications that enhance user experiences and dri...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $166K *

Elevate the design and delivery of complex mechanical systems for advanced facilities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to lead innovative projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure technic...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$131K - $205K *

Join us in providing expert development support and engineering services for electric power generation projects. Leverage your mechanical design experience to conduct evaluations, support project anal...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$118K - $180K *

Drive impactful electric power projects by providing development support, technical evaluations, and engineering design reviews. Collaborate with clients on conceptual design and risk assessments whil...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $152K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of electric power generation by providing development support, technical evaluations, and engineering design reviews for conventional power projects. Collaborate w...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$131K - $205K *

Shape the future of electric power projects by providing expert development support, technical evaluations, and engineering design reviews. Collaborate with clients to optimize project outcomes while...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to enhance the U.S. Navy's Aegis Weapons System through agile software development, focusing on maintenance and upgrades in a collaborative environment...

1 week ago

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

$60K - $150K *

Elevate your career by managing endpoint solutions and software deployments. Drive innovation in Microsoft Intune and SCCM environments while enhancing operational efficiency and security across enter...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$60K - $150K *

Unlock potential by managing endpoint solutions and software deployments, ensuring compliance and security across enterprise devices. Collaborate on modernizing IT infrastructure while enhancing opera...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.