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 Engineer Manager II, Infrastructure
$207K - $300K *
Lead a dynamic team in designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems. Drive technical strategy, optimize performance, and foster team development while managing complex projects across mu...
2 weeks ago
$183K - $276K *
Grow your career with a pivotal engineering role that shapes customer success by addressing complex technical challenges and enhancing product performance throughout the entire customer journey. Seize...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$130K - $160K *
Transform customer workflows by bridging technical solutions with complex needs. Lead solution design, full-stack engineering, and strategic partnerships to drive impactful outcomes in AI agent deploy...
4 weeks ago
Staff Engineer, Web Operations
$192K - $237K *
Shape the future of digital experiences by leading engineering teams to innovate scalable applications and backend services. Collaborate across functions to enhance system performance and drive archit...
1 week ago
Software Engineer III/Senior, Infrastructure Platform
$180K - $220K *
Empower engineering excellence by enhancing our internal platform. Collaborate on building reliable systems, improving developer experience, and automating workflows to ensure high uptime and operatio...
1 week ago
$112K - $137K *
Grow by designing and executing tests that ensure robust performance and compliance. Collaborate on innovative mechanical systems while transforming raw data into insights that drive engineering excel...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Grow your engineering expertise by owning product components and infrastructure. Collaborate in a dynamic environment, enhancing scalable systems and delivering reliable backend services for a transfo...
Reposted 2 days ago
Software Engineer (Machine Control/OOD/OOP)
$136K - $199K *
Unlock potential by driving innovation in high-performance software for advanced semiconductor manufacturing. Collaborate with experts to enhance technology solutions that meet the demands of AI, auto...
2 weeks ago
$135K - $160K *
Unlock your leadership potential by guiding product engineers in creating exceptional developer experiences. This role blends technical expertise and product vision, enabling you to drive impactful in...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$100K - $200K *
Champion the future of eco-friendly tech by building solutions for wildfire resilience. Collaborate with diverse teams in a remote-first startup to improve decision-making tools for land managers and...
3 weeks ago
Engineering Manager, Finance Engineering
$320K - $405K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of finance technology. Lead engineers to build a robust platform ensuring accurate financial events and compliance, while collaborating across functions to enhanc...
Yesterday
$130K - $155K *
Transform user experiences by enhancing existing products and launching new creative tools, leveraging SvelteKit and cloud technologies while collaborating to deliver impactful solutions in a fast-pac...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Software Engineer, Full Stack - Applications
$120K - $165K *
Help us build intuitive, high-performance tools for AI applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack solutions in a fast-paced, innovative...
3 weeks ago
Software Engineer - Real-Time Vehicle Telemetry & Visualization
$120K - $145K *
Reimagine user experience by designing intuitive front-end solutions for defense applications, integrating real-time data and visualization tools in a fast-paced startup environment while collaboratin...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer - AI Compute, Together Cloud
$220K - $270K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI cloud technology by spearheading the development of high-performance GPU virtualization and data center infrastructure within a globally distributed environm...
4 weeks ago
Principal Engineer - Full Stack
$135K - $145K *
Shape innovative solutions across diverse platforms in a collaborative engineering team. Leverage your extensive software engineering experience to elevate project quality, drive technical discussions...
Reposted 1 week ago
Staff Software Engineer, Linux Kernel and Baseboard Management Controller Architecture
$207K - $300K *
Elevate the future of embedded systems by leading the design and modernization of next-gen software architecture, ensuring seamless integration across diverse platforms and driving innovation in hardw...
2 weeks ago
$138K - $163K *
Drive the evolution of software solutions for healthcare quality reporting, leading engineering teams to deliver innovative, high-quality products while fostering a culture of collaboration and contin...
Today
$144K - $208K *
Transform data center engineering by optimizing infrastructure design and operations. Lead innovative projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to en...
2 days ago
Staff Forward Deployed Engineer, AI-Powered Work
$202K - $274K *
Lead the charge in delivering complex software solutions by collaborating with business partners, driving technical design, and ensuring sustained adoption through effective implementation and user en...
Today
Software Engineer, Foundry & AI Applications - Clearance Required
$115K - $135K *
Elevate operational capabilities by developing AI-enabled applications that support U.S. Army decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders to create user-friendly interfaces and integrate enterprise...
2 days ago
Software Engineer, Spark Platform
$130K - $192K *
Drive the evolution of our in-house Spark platform, optimizing performance and automation across distributed systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance multi-tenant scheduling and observability, ensur...
1 week ago
Software Engineer, Spark Platform
$130K - $192K *
Drive the evolution of a large-scale Spark platform, enhancing runtime, scheduling, and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and reliability, ensuring a sustaina...
1 week ago
Principal Software Engineer, Capital Marketplace
$186K - $257K *
Help us shape the future of lending technology as a Principal Engineer, driving impactful engineering initiatives and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance our Capital Marketplace systems for op...
4 weeks ago
$160K - $265K *
Join us to build and maintain robust data integration pipelines that enhance our AI platform, managing complexity across diverse systems. You'll own the lifecycle from design to deployment while monit...
Reposted 3 weeks 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.