Explore $100K+ Jobs in California

Discover professional opportunities across California with Ladders. From established business centers to growing regional economies, the state offers senior-level roles in technology, healthcare, finance, entertainment, manufacturing, and more. Browse vetted job listings with salaries of $100,000 or higher and find positions that align with your experience and career goals.

California industries and career opportunities

California’s diverse economy supports leadership and specialized roles at companies of all sizes. Depending on your background, you may find opportunities in software and technology, life sciences, healthcare, financial services, clean energy, media, aerospace, and professional services. Job availability and compensation vary by role, employer, and location.

Find jobs throughout the state

Explore openings in major employment centers such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose, Sacramento, and surrounding communities. Listings may include on-site, hybrid, and remote arrangements; review each posting for its work location and requirements.

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Use Ladders to focus your search on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review role responsibilities, qualifications, compensation details, and workplace expectations, then apply directly to opportunities that fit your goals. Keep your profile and resume current so employers can better understand your experience.

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$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging diverse engineering skills to enhance control systems and data infrastructure, improving software practices and cloud operations across innovative facilities. Embrace un...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$128K - $219K *

Join a team that's building innovative AI-driven security solutions. As a Sr Software Engineer, you'll develop core components of a novel exploitability engine, transforming raw security signals into...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $190K *

Build and enhance our internal API layer, ensuring reliability and performance for services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement API contracts and improve developer experience while m...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining drug design through AI, turning cutting-edge models into user-friendly tools for biologists. Collaborate closely with researchers and engineers while creating innovative...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$79K - $97K *

Contribute to software innovation by designing, developing, and deploying solutions that enhance engineering workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success in civil, envir...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $210K *

Empower innovation by designing and operating core runtime services for AI agents. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance, reliability, and observability in distributed systems, ensuring a se...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the modernization of a data platform, ensuring reliability and security while managing engineering teams across legacy and new technologies. Drive AI-native practices and uphold quality standards...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$191K - $253K *

Join a dynamic engineering pipeline to develop high-availability systems that empower Anduril's corporate and manufacturing platforms. Collaborate cross-functionally to innovate and enhance enterprise...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by shaping innovative workflows and AI-driven experiences. Join a dynamic team where ownership, speed, and user-focused product development are paramount. Contribute across the...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $413K *

Engineer innovative TV app features that enhance user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the future of entertainment, impacting millions globally through cutting-edge techno...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$135K - $160K *

Unlock the future of AI communication by building seamless multi-modal experiences across voice, text, and app interfaces. Collaborate with global networks to enhance user interactions and drive innov...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career by designing advanced deployment infrastructure that empowers engineering teams to deliver rapid and safe production changes while minimizing risks in a fast-paced environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of AI infrastructure by designing and optimizing inference systems for large-scale production, ensuring low latency and high reliability across self-hosted and third-party models whil...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $225K *

Lead the design and development of user-friendly interfaces for AI infrastructure, enhancing user understanding of reinforcement learning environments and improving training workflows through actionab...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team to redefine next-gen compute and storage architectures. Collaborate with experts, drive innovative solutions, and influence industry standards while contr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate your career by designing scalable applications that handle petabytes of data and millions of transactions. Collaborate on high-performance distributed systems, ensuring reliability and securi...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock innovative solutions as a Software Engineer, designing and developing the control plane of a cutting-edge security platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance features and ensu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$153K - $196K *

Develop high-performance 3D engine systems for avatars and environments, enhancing scalability and user experience across devices. Collaborate with teams to drive projects from concept to production...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$180K - $229K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of insurance technology by leading engineering efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance product effectiven...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$169K - $195K *

Empower the development of cutting-edge automation for embedded systems in medical robotics. This role involves designing test infrastructure, creating automated tools, and collaborating across teams...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and maintain a real-time data pipeline using modern C++ and Python. Collaborate with senior engineers, work hands-on with hardware, and grow into a well-rounded systems...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Empower innovation by architecting and implementing consumer features in a dynamic app environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and optimize analytics, impactin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of AI by building core systems that empower agents. Collaborate on innovative frameworks for agent interaction, retrieval, and evaluation, driving quality and adaptability in real-wor...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$147K - $210K *

Drive your career with a dynamic team focused on building security and privacy solutions for Android, ensuring safe user experiences by developing innovative detection technologies against malware and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Transform the future of Ads Infrastructure by leading the development of scalable, reliable systems that enhance ad delivery and foster machine learning innovations, while cultivating a high-performan...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What types of $100,000+ jobs can I find in California?question toggle

    California listings may include senior and specialized roles in technology, healthcare, finance, life sciences, entertainment, clean energy, manufacturing, and other fields. Available positions depend on current employer needs.

  • Where in California can I search for jobs?question toggle

    You can explore opportunities across the state, including major employment hubs such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose, and Sacramento. Check each posting for its specific location and work arrangement.

  • Are all jobs on this page guaranteed to pay at least $100,000?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for compensation information and details, since pay can vary by position and employer.

  • Can I find remote or hybrid California jobs?question toggle

    Some listings may offer remote or hybrid work, while others require on-site work. The job posting provides the employer’s location and work arrangement requirements.

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    Narrow your search by role, location, industry, and work arrangement. Keep your resume and profile updated, and carefully compare each opportunity’s qualifications and compensation details.