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’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.
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.
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.
Software Engineering Manager - Backend
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in backend engineering management, overseeing development and architecture of vital services. Drive innovation and strategy while collaborating across teams to enhance user experiences...
Reposted 1 week ago
$187K - $231K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of private markets by building intuitive, full-stack solutions that streamline investment processes. Collaborate with passionate engineers and drive impactful pro...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Manager, Systems Development Engineer
$192K - $278K *
Shape the future of engineering by leading a team to design and optimize secure, scalable hardware environments. Drive technical strategy and operations, ensuring seamless integration with CI/CD workf...
5 days ago
Senior Software Engineer, Audit (Full Stack)
$135K - $160K *
Unlock potential by driving innovative, AI-powered financial audit solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design agent-driven experiences and own complex onboarding workflows for major...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer, Audit (Full Stack)
$150K - $180K *
Drive innovative financial audit solutions as a Senior Software Engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape AI-driven workflows and deliver impactful results in a high-stakes environm...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Sr Software Engineer - G&A Solutions Engineering (GSE)
$150K - $180K *
Transform the future of legal and security solutions by developing scalable, secure applications. Collaborate with a talented team to enhance compliance functions and deliver high-performance systems...
2 weeks ago
Sr. Software Engineer II, DevEx
$154K - $260K *
Develop AI-driven workflows to enhance CI/CD systems, ensuring safe, efficient software delivery. Collaborate with teams to reduce tech debt and improve production reliability while scaling engineerin...
3 weeks ago
Software Engineer 2 AI Builder
$140K - $190K *
Deliver innovative full-stack solutions by leveraging AI tools, conducting rapid experiments, and driving disruptive product development in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment...
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Software Engineer, AI Platform
$180K - $250K *
Join our dynamic team to build and maintain a robust AI data platform, ensuring reliable and scalable performance. Collaborate with engineers to enhance ETL pipelines and infrastructure in a fast-pace...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Software Engineer - AI Product
$153K - $376K *
Join us to lead the development of innovative AI systems that enhance user experience, mentor teams, and collaborate with cross-functional experts to drive impactful projects and AI performance...
4 weeks ago
$161K - $241K *
Transform advanced tool design and structural optimization by leading a dynamic engineering team. Drive excellence through mentorship, compliance, and collaboration, ensuring innovative solutions meet...
1 week ago
Production Systems Engineer, Edge
$150K - $180K *
Lead the technical direction for edge hardware systems, mentoring engineers and driving initiatives that enhance fleet sustainability and multi-vendor integration. Collaborate across teams to ensure o...
6 days ago
Software Engineer, Code Quality
$159K - $235K *
Innovate quality tooling and automation systems that enhance engineering workflows. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure reliable code quality and fast deployment, shaping the development lifecycl...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Software Engineer, Code Quality
$159K - $235K *
Innovate and maintain robust code quality systems, enhancing the development process by integrating static analysis, quality gates, and test frameworks to ensure reliable engineering workflows across...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Software Engineer - Infrastructure, TikTok Search Engine
$162K - $387K *
Optimize the user search experience by developing advanced search systems combining information retrieval and machine learning frameworks. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance product quality an...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Software Engineer - Applied AI
$150K - $180K *
Innovate the future of applied AI by transforming models into impactful products. Collaborate across research and development to enhance performance and deliver customer-visible improvements through r...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$175K - $225K *
Optimize Shopify's checkout and post-purchase experiences by developing key features and tools. Collaborate with a small, autonomous team, tackling challenges across multiple systems with a focus on p...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Engineering Manager, Agentic Apps
$255K - $300K *
Unlock your potential by leading the development of critical AI infrastructure that enhances user experience and builds trust in a regulated financial environment. Drive innovative solutions through c...
3 weeks ago
Software Engineer - Access Edge Terminal Software
$117K - $185K *
Drive innovation by developing embedded software for satellite terminal products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and timely delivery while enhancing your skills in a dynamic...
2 days ago
Senior Software Engineer, Agentic Engineering
$224K - $356K *
Champion innovative agentic workflows that enhance engineering efficiency, collaborating with early-adopter teams to create scalable solutions. Leverage your expertise in AI and ML to drive impactful...
1 week ago
$110K - $140K *
Join our team to build cutting-edge AI systems that revolutionize insurance workflows. As a Software Engineer, you'll directly impact customer interactions by developing infrastructure that enhances t...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Software Engineer, BCI Applications
$128K - $281K *
Lead the charge in developing innovative brain-computer interface software to empower individuals with paralysis. Collaborate closely with users to create exceptional experiences and enhance system fu...
4 weeks ago
Software Engineer 5 - Ads Authorization Platform
$388K - $500K+*
Elevate your career by driving the design and integration of a centralized authorization system, enhancing security and efficiency across platforms while collaborating with diverse teams to establish...
Reposted today
Infrastructure Engineer, Agentic DevSecOps
$200K - $250K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of software delivery by owning the infrastructure that enables engineers to build, test, and release with confidence. Drive technical direction and enhance produc...
1 week ago
Software Engineering Manager, Information Systems
$196K - $217K *
Lead the charge in building a high-performing software engineering team that delivers mission-critical internal platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive technical excellence...
6 days ago
What types of $100,000+ jobs can I find in California?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.