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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$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining electrical design for power systems. You'll manage projects from scoping to construction, ensuring compliance with standards while delivering high-quality designs and sup...

Reno, NVRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive the future of electrical design by leading medium- and low-voltage projects, ensuring compliance with standards and codes while delivering high-quality, constructible packages. Collaborate acros...

Lake Mary, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Transform your career as you lead mid-size construction projects, overseeing teams and ensuring timely, budget-friendly delivery. Utilize your expertise in project management and engineering to inspir...

1 month ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Join us to design and develop high-speed hardware for advanced robotic systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create reliable electronic systems, ensuring optimal performance and integrat...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead traffic engineering projects across California, providing technical expertise and mentorship. Oversee studies, design procedures, and quality control while collaborating with interdisciplinary te...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join our team as a Senior Traffic Engineer, leading traffic studies and providing technical expertise for multimodal transportation projects across California. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative traffic engineering projects across California. Utilize your expertise to guide teams, enhance multimodal transportation solutions, and ensure high-quality de...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead traffic engineering projects across California, providing technical expertise and mentorship. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality deliverables while managing budgets a...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovative chemical engineering solutions by designing robust processing equipment, conducting engineering studies, and enhancing system configurations for optimal performance in diverse applica...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K *

Drive innovative tunnel and trenchless design projects, managing teams and client relationships while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and codes. Leverage extensive experience to enhance...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K *

Lead innovative tunnel engineering projects, managing design and construction efforts. Collaborate with teams to deliver technical excellence while enhancing client relationships and driving business...

Riverside, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$106K - $156K *

Shape the future of semiconductor manufacturing by leading complex contract-manufacturing projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards while driving production capacity and operational exc...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock innovative design solutions by leading projects and mentoring staff. Collaborate closely with architects and engineers, ensuring project success from concept through construction in a dynamic...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Champion innovative design solutions as you lead projects and mentor teams, ensuring success from concept through construction. Collaborate across disciplines while shaping the future of electrical en...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$79K - $91K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in engineering projects for industrial applications. Manage the design and production of electric, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical systems while collaborating w...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$84K - $129K *

Shape innovative structural designs by applying your expertise in materials and analysis. Lead junior engineers, tackle complex challenges, and collaborate with clients on modifications for industrial...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $129K *

Empower your career by leading structural engineering projects, guiding junior engineers, and delivering innovative solutions for industrial facilities. Collaborate on complex designs and analyses whi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $200K *

Drive innovation in building automation systems by leading a skilled team, ensuring quality design deliverables for critical projects, and fostering collaboration across engineering disciplines to ach...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $200K *

Engage with technical teams to clarify complex integrations and custom requirements. Collaborate across departments to ensure successful delivery and alignment with business outcomes while enhancing p...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading complex structural engineering projects, providing technical oversight, and mentoring junior engineers. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solut...

2 weeks ago

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

$115K - $175K *

Develop and deliver innovative transportation infrastructure projects for public sector clients, focusing on design and multidisciplinary coordination of roadway improvements and highway projects from...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Transform production processes by leading New Product Introductions, optimizing manufacturing efficiency, and driving cost reduction initiatives in a dynamic electromechanical assembly environment. Co...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Elevate AI applications by designing and building interface services and agentic systems. This role requires end-to-end ownership of AI products, combining engineering expertise with client collaborat...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Advance sustainable transportation projects by leading design and construction efforts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance community connectivity and promote environmental resilience...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $200K *

Champion software design and vendor integrations in Trading & Order Management. Lead modernization projects, deepen business expertise, mentor junior engineers, and ensure robust architecture and data...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.