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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$175K - $225K *

Transform the cloud infrastructure landscape by ensuring reliability, scalability, and automation in production systems. Collaborate with engineers to build robust solutions that enhance observability...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $287K *

Build automation and tools for large-scale GPU infrastructure, ensuring reliable operations and seamless provisioning in a production environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance sy...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$198K - $292K *

Take ownership of flight control and motion planning algorithms for autonomous drone delivery. Develop, implement, and test systems on embedded platforms while collaborating with a focused team to cre...

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

$142K - $228K *

Contribute to innovative software solutions by collaborating with customers and cross-functional teams. Lead technical design, coding, and testing efforts, ensuring high-quality software products that...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $172K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing data infrastructure by designing and implementing high-performance data models and pipelines, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

1 week ago

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

$117K - $172K *

Join us to enhance our data infrastructure and automation, collaborating with teams to design and implement high-performance data models and pipelines, ensuring data quality and reliability for inform...

1 week ago

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

$85K - $145K *

Develop innovative full stack applications to enhance legal operations and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions using modern technologies and cloud...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Help us build and scale innovative full-stack applications that connect users to real-time physical intelligence through high-performance interfaces, ensuring reliability and usability within our adva...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$152K - $287K *

Join a team that builds and operates large-scale GPU infrastructure for AI workloads. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop automation and tools, ensuring reliability and efficiency in pr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$152K - $287K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI infrastructure by developing automation tools for bare-metal GPU systems. Engage in production reliability and lifecycle management, ensuring robust operatio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Build and maintain scalable backend services in a microservices architecture, leveraging modern programming languages and technologies to enhance critical banking domains and support product developme...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of automotive technology by designing and maintaining essential developer tools and infrastructure for Android Automotive OS, ensuring high-quality standards and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer innovative cloud capacity solutions by leading initiatives that enhance resource management, optimize infrastructure efficiency, and improve customer experience in a scalable, multi-tenant env...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Empower the future of naval operations by ensuring accurate AutoCAD drawings for shore installations. Collaborate with experts to enhance C4I capabilities, supporting seamless communication between ta...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Lead a talented team to develop innovative digital interfaces for robotic systems. Collaborate across functions to create elegant solutions, ensuring high-quality code and user experience throughout t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and optimize advanced systems for life science applications, ensuring efficient workflow from concept to delivery and enhancing automation p...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$161K - $221K *

Reimagine optical system designs and processes, steering a cross-functional team to innovate next-gen semiconductor inspection solutions, ensuring top-tier quality and market relevance while driving c...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $250K *

Lead the design and development of innovative software solutions that enhance user experiences and streamline operations, while mentoring team members and driving strategic initiatives in a collaborat...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$180K - $230K *

Develop cutting-edge AI solutions to enhance clinical documentation and coding. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build robust APIs and services, improving physician workflows and creating si...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $230K *

Lead the charge in developing AI-driven solutions to enhance clinical documentation and coding, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful tools for healthcare providers and ensuri...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$213K - $263K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative systems that enhance release qualification and boost developer productivity across diverse technologies and software environments...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$250K - $300K *

Accelerate progress at a forward-thinking company by leading a dynamic engineering team, fostering a culture of excellence while delivering innovative product features and driving technical growth. Co...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $300K *

Shape the future of engineering by leading, mentoring, and building a high-performance team while driving innovative product features and ensuring quality execution...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $160K *

Champion the integration of software and firmware in UAVs, driving cross-functional collaboration and technical milestones. Leverage your engineering expertise to ensure seamless delivery and validati...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$147K - $210K *

Join a team that's pioneering AI innovation, leveraging cutting-edge machine learning to enhance advertising technology and optimize user experiences on a global scale. Collaborate with experts to tac...

1 week 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.