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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$103K - $138K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate pedestrian bridge designs, collaborating with clients and architects on groundbreaking projects. Leverage your expertise in a supportive environment that fosters creati...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$103K - $138K *

Elevate your career by applying your bridge engineering expertise to innovative projects. Collaborate with clients and design teams, ensuring high-quality designs while mentoring junior engineers in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$103K - $138K *

Join a team that's redefining bridge engineering by applying your expertise in pedestrian bridge design to innovative projects across the US and globally. Collaborate with clients and architects while...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$103K - $138K *

Lead the charge in innovative pedestrian bridge design, collaborating with clients and architects on groundbreaking projects. Utilize your expertise to mentor junior engineers while ensuring complianc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Design and optimize complex electrical systems for diverse building types. Lead project teams, manage documentation, and ensure compliance with LEED standards while collaborating with architects and c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of electrical engineering by designing complex building systems, leading project teams, and ensuring high-quality deliverables while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to achieve...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by leading engineering projects, coordinating teams, and enhancing technical expertise while ensuring compliance with safety standards and managing project performance effectively...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion your engineering career by leading substation design projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables, mentoring team members, and fostering strong client relationships while adhering to budget a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Drive environmental excellence by ensuring compliance with regulations and promoting sustainability initiatives. Collaborate across departments to enhance plant operations while managing environmental...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform mechanical design processes by leading the development of innovative systems and modifications for enhanced safety and performance in drilling operations, collaborating across disciplines to...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $160K *

Take ownership of commercial land development projects, ensuring quality control and client satisfaction. Lead project teams, manage deliverables, and foster new client relationships while maintaining...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$94K - $141K *

Transform industrial automation by leveraging your expertise in controls engineering. Collaborate with clients and teams to design innovative electrical and instrumentation systems, ensuring complianc...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by mentoring a dynamic team, driving process improvements, and implementing innovative technologies to enhance manufacturing operations and support new busine...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in optimizing manufacturing processes, enhancing production efficiency, and resolving technical challenges in a dynamic CNC environment. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and su...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $180K *

Drive process excellence as a Senior Process Engineer, leading major oil product storage projects. Oversee design, ensure compliance, and mentor teams to deliver safe, efficient operations while colla...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance cloud-native financial services using blockchain. Drive automation, optimize deployments, and ensure service reliability while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design, develop, and deliver cutting-edge hardware solutions in semiconductor technology. Collaborate with suppliers and ensure quality systems meet market needs while supportin...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join us to provide engineering and consulting services across diverse projects. Lead investigations, design plans, and ensure compliance while collaborating with clients and teams to deliver innovativ...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Drive engineering projects from conception to execution, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Collaborate across teams, manage resources, and mitigate risks while fostering continuous improvement...

Guelph, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by leading complex geotechnical projects, providing advanced analysis and design solutions. Collaborate with teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure project success through te...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$145K - $230K *

Advance mission-critical MILSATCOM capabilities by solving complex engineering challenges. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance system interoperability and reliability, ensuring operational succes...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Drive the development of advanced defense products by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to establish clear system requirements and verification strategies, while mentoring junior engineers an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex engineering projects, ensuring the design and development of innovative Crew system products for commercial space stations. Collaborate across teams to manage sched...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative civil engineering solutions by designing site plans, managing projects, and leading junior engineers. Collaborate with agencies and clients to ensure successful project delivery an...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by leading diverse civil engineering projects, ensuring compliance with codes, mentoring staff, and engaging with clients. Join a dynamic team focused on public infrastructure an...

3 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.