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.

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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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$145K - $175K *

Unlock seamless media experiences by designing scalable applications and automation frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and ensure high-quality software delivery...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in architecting and evolving a robust multi-cluster Kubernetes platform to optimize GPU-accelerated AI inference workloads, ensuring high availability, performance, and network reliabi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $387K *

Unlock potential by building and optimizing large-scale recommendation model infrastructure. Tackle complex engineering challenges and enhance performance while collaborating with experts to innovate...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in optimizing large-scale inference systems, integrating innovative model architectures into deployment pipelines, and managing GPU resources across clusters to enhance reliability and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Take ownership of developing innovative solutions and robust infrastructures to navigate complex regulations, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance customer experience and drive efficiency in a...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Champion innovative solutions by owning core systems, driving engineering patterns, and working closely with founders to shape the infrastructure. Your work will directly impact system architecture an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $150K *

Contribute to advanced modeling and simulation efforts, analyzing adversary threats and friendly responses. Utilize your expertise in software development and data analysis to support critical militar...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $169K *

Oversee software development, utilizing C/C++ to enhance avionics systems. Ensure quality through rigorous testing and integration. Collaborate across environments, applying Agile methods to achieve i...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$220K - $292K *

Transform security technology by owning the NixOS overlay and tower network topology. Drive integration and consolidation efforts while ensuring robust, reproducible builds for advanced robotic system...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $190K *

Drive the development of a self-service streaming platform, enhancing real-time data processing and developer experience. Collaborate on distributed systems, ensuring high reliability and performance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $252K *

Collaborate to design, develop, and maintain software solutions, ensuring high-quality standards and performance. Engage in code reviews, lead design discussions, and troubleshoot complex system issue...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $190K *

Join our team to develop and maintain scalable data infrastructure, optimize performance, and enhance operational reliability as a Software Engineer, collaborating closely across teams to power high-d...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$157K - $197K *

Join a team that's redefining aerospace technology by developing advanced software solutions for environmental control systems in various aircraft. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure sy...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $250K *

Unlock your potential as you enhance and streamline CI/CD processes, enabling teams to efficiently deploy and maintain software. Collaborate with engineers to build tools that minimize friction and dr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Discover the impact of designing and developing high-performance data platforms. Collaborate on innovative product features and enhance system reliability while leading impactful initiatives in a dyna...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in building advanced distributed training systems to optimize the performance of AI models. Collaborate cross-functionally to design scalable infrastructures that adapt efficiently to...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Innovate and design cutting-edge AI-driven agent systems that enhance enterprise workflows. Collaborate with agile teams to architect scalable solutions and tackle complex challenges in real-world app...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Transform edge compute infrastructure by building, configuring, and maintaining on-premises software systems. Collaborate in a DoD environment to support virtualization, container orchestration, and a...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $280K *

Build innovative software solutions by effectively managing the entire development lifecycle, ensuring high standards are met while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex problems...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $280K *

Transform software solutions by leading the full development lifecycle, utilizing C/C++ expertise. Collaborate with diverse teams to create innovative applications that solve complex challenges and me...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $280K *

Lead the charge in software development for advanced defense technologies, ensuring adherence to standards throughout the software lifecycle, from requirements analysis to delivery, while collaboratin...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Develop and implement embedded software for spacecraft avionics, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, mission-critical systems from design to flight operations. Drive innovation...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Innovate data processing solutions and shape the future of real-time analytics across our platforms. Lead the development of scalable streaming infrastructure while collaborating with cross-functional...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in developing advanced data platform systems, driving the evolution of real-time streaming infrastructure, ensuring reliability and performance, and enabling cross-functional collabora...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$163K - $306K *

Unlock the potential of AI systems by owning agent behavior across diverse products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality, manage runtime behavior, and ensure reliable, safe depl...

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.

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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.