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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$140K - $175K *

Lead the charge in advancing electrical test processes, establishing best practices, and mentoring a team of Test Specialists. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust testing and qual...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$182K - $227K *

Transform user safety by designing and implementing innovative solutions to prevent account takeovers. Collaborate across teams to enhance security measures and leverage data insights for impactful pr...

1 week ago

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

$179K - $268K *

Unlock potential by designing high-performance software for advanced driver assist systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and testing within real-time enviro...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's pioneering embedded software solutions for innovative computing platforms. Collaborate in hardware development, drive firmware evolution, and enhance your skills in a hands-on, fast...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$230K - $270K *

Champion innovation by architecting scalable multi-tenant SaaS solutions. Lead back-end development from pilot to production, ensuring robust API design and performance. Elevate engineering standards...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$405K - $485K *

Shape the future of agentic productivity by defining infrastructure strategies, building scalable systems, and collaborating across teams to enhance research and engineering efforts within a dynamic s...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Drive technical leadership in complex aerospace programs, overseeing requirements development, system design, integration, and testing. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful project execu...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $316K *

Architect robust AI search infrastructures that handle billions of queries daily. Shape innovative solutions across multimodal search technologies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$85K - $120K *

Elevate your career by joining our Innovation team as a Software Engineer. Collaborate on Proofs-of-Concept and drive features through the full software development lifecycle, from design to deploymen...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $120K *

Join a team that's focused on innovative software development, tackling various layers of the tech stack. You'll engage in documentation, automated testing, and debugging, while optimizing performance...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$179K - $246K *

Create innovative software solutions to resolve complex challenges in semiconductor technologies. Collaborate with teams to design, develop, and troubleshoot high-quality software that drives efficien...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at test operations by developing solutions, managing technician performance, and ensuring compliance. Maintain equipment and collaborate cross-functionally to meet customer satisfa...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $200K *

Redefine satellite communications by implementing and optimizing DSP and 5G NR PHY functions for non-terrestrial networks, simulating performance, and contributing to firmware development and pre-sili...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $275K *

Join a team that's driving transformative software solutions, bridging design and engineering to enhance user experiences while managing large-scale data systems and high-impact projects through colla...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $192K *

Join a team that's building a robust Android app for millions, enhancing local businesses. Collaborate on exciting features, improve code quality, and tackle real-time data challenges in a dynamic, hy...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $192K *

Join a team that's redefining mobile delivery solutions by building and maintaining a robust Android app. Collaborate with engineers to enhance features, improve code quality, and tackle real-time dat...

1 week ago

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

$171K - $190K *

Unlock potential by building robust data infrastructure for multimodal sensor data. Collaborate with senior engineers to design, deploy, and maintain high-throughput pipelines, ensuring reliability an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $120K *

Drive your career forward by supporting critical PNT systems for the U.S. Space Force. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute test plans, analyze data, and ensure system performance in a d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to execute systems engineering and testing for PNT systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and reliability for U.S. Space Force programs in a fast...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $300K *

Lead the charge in building AI-driven solutions that transform staffing operations. You'll collaborate with a dynamic team to design, deploy, and scale innovative platform technologies that drive auto...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$161K - $190K *

Manage and enhance secure identity systems, endpoint devices, and cloud infrastructure. Drive automation strategies and ensure high reliability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $256K *

Join a team that's redefining monetization through innovative software solutions. Collaborate on large-scale projects to enhance ad systems that empower businesses worldwide, driving growth and market...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$153K - $196K *

Advance the test automation landscape by designing and scaling innovative tools and frameworks that enhance reliability and efficiency across diverse platforms, driving quality earlier in the developm...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Transform K-12 education by architecting and developing cutting-edge software solutions that enhance the teaching and learning experience, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactfu...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the success of cloud infrastructure by leading a skilled team, ensuring reliability, and collaborating across departments to enhance platform performance and scalability. Be a hands-on leader in...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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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    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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