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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$72K - $141K *

Join a team that's building innovative software for MIPS RISC-V microprocessors. This early-career role spans front-end to back-end development, enhancing customer experiences through collaboration, t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$289K *

Drive the engineering vision by leading diverse software projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality delivery through strategic planning and technical excellence in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$192K - $273K *

Lead the charge in building robust identity and access management systems across multi-cloud environments. Own authentication and authorization layers for API platforms, ensuring secure, developer-fri...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Advance secure payment infrastructures by designing seamless protocols and tokenization systems, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while elevating the quality of user interactions across...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Champion corporate security by protecting identities and devices. Enhance workforce access, build automation, and establish secure configurations for enterprise applications to create a secure environ...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $250K *

Join a team that's building innovative AI solutions for insurance claims. You'll develop backend systems in Python, tackle complex challenges, and thrive in a high-feedback culture that values autonom...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $155K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on designing and implementing scalable systems. Collaborate on complex projects, mentor peers, and drive technical excellence while contributing to impactf...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a full stack engineer, collaborating in an agile team to develop innovative applications and features, while leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies to enhance product offerin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of knowledge retrieval by owning a cutting-edge query engine that efficiently searches vast datasets, ensuring precision and speed in delivering answers to complex questions acros...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $295K *

Join a dynamic team to design and build an AI engineering platform that transforms software delivery. Collaborate with engineers, automate workflows, and enhance system reliability while engaging dire...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of aviation by developing cutting-edge user interface applications for automated aircraft systems, ensuring safety and certification through innovative software s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Design and develop real-time user interface applications for automated aviation systems, enhancing safety and user experience. Collaborate with engineers and pilots to create certifiable software acro...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $195K *

Drive advanced systems engineering for complex spacecraft, focusing on Flight Software integration, verification, and validation. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure compliance and support on...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Create real-time user interface applications for automated aircraft systems, collaborating with a dynamic team of engineers. Lead the design and implementation to enhance pilot experiences, ensuring s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $218K *

Drive innovation in developer experience by designing self-service systems that enhance productivity and reduce toil. Collaborate across teams to implement AI-driven SDLC models, ensuring quality and...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $186K *

Unlock potential by developing cutting-edge backend services for an AI-driven application platform, enhancing developer experience and operational excellence in a collaborative environment focused on...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $186K *

Grow your skills by developing backend services for a cutting-edge AI platform. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance developer experience and ensure quality, scalability, and security in modern...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and maintaining advanced IT infrastructure platforms, ensuring reliability and security. Collaborate with teams to optimize solutions, automate processes, and enhance...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower businesses by building software that connects robots to operators, enhancing operational workflows through innovative teleoperation, fleet management, and real-time performance tools. Drive pr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the evolution of production infrastructure; own deployments, monitoring, and security. Build robust systems to ensure reliability and swift incident response in a dynamic environment where ad...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Engineer groundbreaking embedded software for pioneering distributed wireless mesh devices, optimizing performance, reliability, and integration of advanced sensor technology in a fast-paced environme...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $155K *

Make your mark by designing cutting-edge control systems for UAVs. This role involves developing algorithms, optimizing flight performance, and integrating machine learning to enhance autonomy—all whi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Transform the payments landscape by building secure, real-time systems that capture card data without exposure, ensuring compliance and reliability across diverse telephony environments while enhancin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$127K - $139K *

Innovate and develop high-fidelity simulation software for avionics systems. Collaborate with engineers to design, implement, and test embedded software, ensuring robust performance in real-time envir...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $213K *

Take ownership of design and implementation testing for networking products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust automated solutions and validate functionality through effective...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.

  • How can I improve my California job search?question toggle

    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.