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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$119K - $180K *

Lead the development of innovative web platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance content management systems. Drive technical decisions and foster a culture of growth while ensuri...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$147K - $210K *

Transform innovative ideas into reality by developing cutting-edge software solutions in C and Python, focusing on computer vision and machine learning infrastructure to enhance product performance an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Join a team that develops cutting-edge software for autonomous factory systems to enhance machine interfaces, automate production lines, and scale manufacturing capabilities across multiple locations...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$151K - $281K *

Discover cutting-edge technology as you enhance surgical robotics through innovative Hardware In the Loop (HIL) testing. Collaborate with a talented team to ensure high reliability for brain surgery s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$171K - $190K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative solutions in software development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance Uber's marketplace efficiency through data-driven insights and robust backe...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $141K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and developing innovative software applications, enhancing user experiences through full-stack development and secure coding practices, while collaborating ac...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $130K *

Take ownership of developing innovative software solutions, leveraging new technologies and processes. Collaborate closely with customers to create high-quality applications while adapting to evolving...

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3 days ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's transforming physical asset management with cutting-edge software and hardware solutions. Be part of a dynamic group focused on building low-latency networking infrastructures for n...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining embedded systems by integrating firmware and hardware. Collaborate with engineers to develop a web-based telemetry platform, ensuring robust, user-friendly interfaces and...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Transform AI concepts into scalable, secure systems. Collaborate across teams to design and develop backend services and platforms for enterprise applications while driving excellence and innovation i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$171K - $190K *

Innovate within a dynamic team to enhance Uber's marketplace efficiency through data-driven insights, building robust systems that optimize budget allocation and improve delivery reliability for custo...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's designing and developing software for global network infrastructure automation, ensuring reliability and scalability for billions of users through innovative solutions and collabora...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

TENEX is seeking a highly motivated Full Stack Engineer to join their core engineering team. The role involves designing and developing scalable backend services and user-friendly frontend application...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Contribute to building innovative technology that transforms an industry, enhancing the lives of millions. Join a dynamic team to develop and deploy software, driving impactful projects from inception...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by owning the software foundation for robotics, ensuring reliability and performance through real-time control, networking, and fleet management. Collaborate with cross-functional tea...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Shape the future of AI by developing robust systems that enhance agent performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prototype solutions, build integrations, and drive adoption, ensuring sca...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate incident response capabilities by developing dashboards and alerts, optimizing cloud performance, and ensuring security compliance. Collaborate with product teams to enhance IAM needs while dr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion the design, build, and deployment of advanced software applications across embedded, mobile, desktop, and cloud platforms for enhanced energy intelligence in various domains...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to architect a scalable Data as a Service platform, enhancing data accessibility and insights for over 2,000 engineers. Drive innovation in data pipelines and empower teams with se...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovation in scalable web applications while collaborating in a dynamic team. Leverage your expertise to design and deploy secure backend solutions, ensuring high performance and customer sa...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative ad rendering systems that enhance user experiences. Collaborate across the technical stack to create scalable, efficient ad formats and ensure high standards o...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to the development of a robust Kubernetes control plane, enhancing multi-cloud infrastructure and driving scalable architecture for enterprise-grade cloud services...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$202K - $224K *

Elevate developer productivity by owning and enhancing code hosting and review platforms. Drive projects from inception to deployment, ensuring system stability and a seamless experience for thousands...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$202K - $224K *

Champion innovation by owning and evolving code hosting and review platforms, ensuring stability and efficiency for thousands of engineers. Drive projects from conception to deployment while enhancing...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of AI-native security solutions by architecting scalable systems that address real-world challenges faced by global teams, while promoting collaboration and efficiency in a dynamic en...

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  •   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.