Welcome to the California Job Market

As the world's fifth-largest economy, California offers an array of job opportunities for professionals of all industries. We at Ladders strive to bring you the best $100K+ jobs in this golden state.

Why California?

With its diverse economy, innovation hubs, and a high demand for various professional disciplines, California is an ideal location for job seekers who aspire to elevate their career to new heights.

Industries in California

California leads in several vibrant industries such as technology, entertainment, manufacturing, and finance among others. Ladders helps you target jobs in these industries that pay well above the average wage.

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$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by providing technical leadership for innovative drug-development systems, guiding cross-disciplinary teams in the architecture and integration of hardware solutions that ensure perfo...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in architecting and developing robust embedded software, enhancing systems through seamless integration of vendor components, and driving innovative in-vehicle infotainment solutions w...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by designing and deploying software and ML components for behavior prediction while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal system performance in dynamic enviro...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Engineer cutting-edge cloud solutions that empower users with energy monitoring control. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design robust APIs and scalable systems. Drive innovation in cloud i...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$190K - $285K *

Empower our engineering team by designing and implementing scalable distributed systems that handle multi-petabyte data. Lead improvements in infrastructure while enhancing observability features thro...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $285K *

Architect innovative solutions by owning the design and execution of a multi-petabyte scale distributed tracing platform, driving engineering excellence and mentoring while tackling complex challenges...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of a dynamic fleet management platform by leading the design and development of user-centric web interfaces with React. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver modern, scalable solut...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $252K *

Pioneer innovative database solutions on Google Cloud, overseeing systems from design to implementation. Collaborate across teams to optimize ETL processes and enhance productivity through AI/ML while...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$350K - $475K *

Design and optimize a GPU supercomputing environment for efficient large-scale training and inference. Collaborate with researchers to enhance performance across diverse projects while ensuring reliab...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $264K *

Drive impactful initiatives as you optimize core platform services, ensuring robust data infrastructure and authentication systems that empower rapid software delivery across teams, enhancing organiza...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the development and integration of cutting-edge embedded virtualization solutions, ensuring safety and performance for surgical robotic systems while driving cross-functional projects and men...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Lead product innovation by owning PayBox end-to-end, driving AI payment experiences and integrations in a high-paced start-up environment while collaborating closely with a focused team to solve criti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Explore a multifaceted role where you'll drive the design and integration of high-voltage systems, contribute to hands-on prototyping, and collaborate with a dynamic team on cutting-edge defense techn...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by enhancing developer experience through innovative full-stack solutions, optimizing CI/CD processes, and building tools that improve efficiency for the engineering team while closel...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$207K - $300K *

Join a team that's focused on technical leadership and innovation, spearheading projects in software design and large-scale network infrastructure, while influencing and coaching a distributed team of...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Drive innovation by developing cutting-edge software for next-gen aircraft. Engage throughout the entire software lifecycle, from design to flight testing, collaborating in an Agile team to deliver ro...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining media with innovative software solutions. You'll design and build high-scale microservices impacting millions. Collaborate across departments to enhance the Apple TV expe...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $196K *

Join a team that empowers creators by building live-operation tools, enhancing their capabilities to manage live experiences efficiently at scale. Take ownership of features from inception to launch a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $210K *

Advance your career by collaborating with innovative teams to design and develop large-scale software systems, driving the future of technology and improving user experiences globally through cutting...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive innovation by collaborating with engineers to develop real-time solutions for high-throughput sensor data management, transforming raw data into critical insights for engineering workflows...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage technical and administrative tasks in Empower, supporting system implementation and maintenance while ensuring expertise in earned value management and reporting...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Elevate the performance and reliability of our AI-native platform by managing infrastructure, CI/CD processes, and user experience. Shape tooling to boost developer efficiency and ensure a stable, fas...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $187K *

Lead and innovate software architecture and strategies for advanced in-flight connectivity solutions, driving integration across networks, aircraft systems, and teams for high-quality deployment and f...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$186K - $267K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on advancing Ethernet technologies, driving innovation in software development, and collaborating across functions to enhance data center switch solu...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of web development! Contribute as a full-stack developer, utilizing your expertise to create innovative applications, enhance user experiences, and drive projects...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is the average salary for $100K+ jobs in California?question toggle

    The average salary for $100K+ jobs in California varies depending on the industry and job role. The average salary is often above the national average due to higher cost of living.

  • What are the most popular industries for $100K jobs in California?question toggle

    The tech industry, finance, healthcare, and entertainment are among the most popular industries for $100K jobs in California.

  • What are some of the highest paying jobs in California?question toggle

    Some of the highest paying jobs in California include Surgeon, Psychiatrist, Physician, Corporate Lawyer, and Software Engineering Manager.