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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$196K - $230K *

Drive operational excellence by leading incident response processes and tools that enhance reliability across complex systems. Collaborate with engineers to mitigate production incidents, ensuring min...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovation by architecting and implementing full-stack features using Typescript, React, and Node. Drive end-to-end product development, optimize user experiences, and own analytics infrastru...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$202K - $224K *

Shape the future of experimentation by developing robust systems that empower teams to make data-driven decisions, enhancing product iterations across diverse platforms and driving impactful business...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$65K - $100K *

Engage in project management by supporting the Project Manager and Superintendent in overseeing subcontractors and ensuring compliance with safety and documentation standards on-site...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$65K - $100K *

Join us to support project management by overseeing subcontractors, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining accurate documentation. Collaborate with teams to enhance project efficie...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$65K - $100K *

Advance your career by supporting project management and subcontractor oversight on-site. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, maintain documentation, and facilitate communication for successf...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Transform user experiences by bridging frontier models with products, ensuring seamless integration and performance at scale. Collaborate across teams to enhance model effectiveness and drive innovati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join us to lead technical discussions and mentor engineers while driving features from concept to launch. Your expertise in large-scale systems and user-focused design will enhance our products and el...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with an impactful data engineering role that involves designing, optimizing, and maintaining robust data pipelines and infrastructure to elevate analytics and machine learning capabil...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $160K *

Unlock innovations in AI by designing and implementing agent applications and APIs. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance features and developer experience, showcasing impactful solutions for real...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$300K - $350K *

Empower teams to innovate by building and scaling core infrastructure, tackling complex distributed systems challenges and streamlining processes to enable rapid advancement in AI and product developm...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $192K *

Join our team to enhance a widely-used app, driving innovation and scalability while collaborating with engineers to build features and improve our codebase. Your expertise will help shape the future...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $192K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of mobile technology by building innovative features for a widely-used app. Collaborate with talented engineers to enhance our codebase and tackle real-time data...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $200K *

Explore innovative solutions as you enhance site performance and scalability. Collaborate with engineering teams to streamline technology and develop robust monitoring tools, ensuring optimal deployme...

3 days ago

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

$213K - $263K *

Transform the future of connectivity by leading the design and implementation of real-time communication infrastructure for autonomous vehicles, ensuring ultra-reliable performance in diverse environm...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$191K - $253K *

Transform manufacturing processes by developing full-stack applications that integrate simulation frameworks and real-time data visualization, ensuring production accuracy and efficiency in a fast-pac...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $267K *

Unlock potential by designing and building innovative developer tools that enhance software development processes. Collaborate across teams to improve reliability, usability, and scalability of servic...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's dedicated to revolutionizing consumer finance through the design and implementation of cutting-edge Android applications. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure impactful and high...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $200K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic fintech team to design and scale a core Android app. Collaborate across functions to deliver impactful mobile experiences and influence product direction in a...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$148K - $201K *

Lead the charge in enhancing software-defined networking capabilities by assessing, modernizing, and securing codebases. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure robust, maintainable soft...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Pioneer innovative customer-facing observability solutions, owning the design, development, and operational excellence of managed services. Focus on reliability, scalability, and self-service capabili...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Elevate network reliability by leading a team of engineers focused on operational efficiency and scalability. Drive technical strategy, collaborate across teams, and foster a culture of excellence to...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $300K *

Empower innovation by porting and optimizing numerical algorithms for Snapdragon platforms. Lead embedded software development, ensuring high-performance solutions while collaborating with a skilled e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your engineering career by creating impactful integrations in AI. Collaborate with industry leaders to build and optimize production systems, driving innovation and enabling developers to harn...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive the validation of custom ASICs for data center infrastructure, ensuring robust performance from pre-silicon to production. Collaborate across teams to troubleshoot and optimize silicon solutions...

2 weeks 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.