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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$125K - $150K *

Champion the development of scalable, cloud-native applications, enhancing data pipelines and integrations. Collaborate with teams to transform raw data into actionable insights, driving improvements...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $220K *

Lead the evolution of a critical fintech platform by designing scalable solutions, modernizing architecture, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and reliability in a d...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $165K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI infrastructure. As a Production Engineer II, you'll tackle real-world challenges in a dynamic environment, ensuring the reliability of critical systems whil...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $165K *

Unlock potential by driving reliability in a multi-billion dollar AI cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with senior engineers to enhance production systems, automate processes, and ensure optimal perfo...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive excellence in quality engineering by leading a skilled team to evaluate system performance, set testing strategies, and provide actionable insights for product readiness across innovative hardwa...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and debug innovative SoCs and hardware platforms. Collaborate across functions to drive product features and specifications, ensuring high-quality firmware and drivers f...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Transform the future of cybersecurity by engineering scalable AI services. As a key software engineer, you'll enhance code quality, CI/CD pipelines, and production reliability, collaborating with AI s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $185K *

Architect robust end-of-line test software for K7 vehicles, ensuring quality and reliability through hands-on development of test frameworks, calibration routines, and embedded interfaces, while colla...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional technical support and training. Leverage your expertise in optical communications to resolve customer issues, conduct trials, and enhance product...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Transform the Web3 landscape by developing innovative dApps and backend services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security, scalability, and seamless user experiences in a dynamic, r...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$174K - $252K *

Advance the future of technology through software development, design, and architecture. Engage in testing and maintaining systems while guiding large-scale infrastructure projects. Collaborate with t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join our dynamic team to support the validation of complex electrical systems. Contribute to designing test procedures, troubleshooting integration issues, and ensuring that interconnected systems per...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $200K *

Innovate with cutting-edge technology by designing and operating scalable microservices in cloud environments. Leverage AI in daily engineering tasks while collaborating to drive technical excellence...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to the evolution of distributed query engines by enhancing Apache Spark's performance with Apache DataFusion Comet. Collaborate with experts to optimize data processing for millions of user...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $387K *

Elevate the performance of large-scale data center systems by developing and optimizing the Linux Operating System. Collaborate globally to enhance reliability, troubleshoot software issues, and suppo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower innovation by designing efficient low-level device runtimes for custom AI accelerators, optimizing memory management, synchronization, and performance, while collaborating seamlessly across so...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Develop and optimize large-scale systems for efficient ad delivery, focusing on merchant feeds and product retrieval. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance catalog accuracy and relevance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $120K *

Unlock innovation as a hands-on Software Engineer, driving Proofs-of-Concept and full software development cycles. Collaborate with senior engineers to explore emerging technologies while ensuring pro...

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2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $120K *

Optimize the software development process by contributing to product-focused projects, addressing coding, debugging, automated testing, and performance enhancement to ensure scalable and efficient sof...

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3 weeks ago

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

$128K - $219K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI-driven products. Leverage your expertise in software engineering to develop scalable solutions, mentor peers, and enhance user experiences in a collaborativ...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $160K *

Pioneer innovative deployment patterns and tooling for secure, efficient application delivery. Collaborate across teams to enhance developer experience and drive AI adoption, ensuring reliable operati...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $195K *

Lead the development of scalable applications using Java and Angular, while analyzing geo-spatial data and collaborating within a high-performing team to drive project success and innovation in a dyna...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$175K - $195K *

Champion the development of robust software systems that integrate IoT data and AI—enhancing end-to-end functionality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable solutions that meet pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $350K *

Build and innovate testing infrastructure to ensure software reliability across hardware devices, focusing on automated tests that verify multimedia functionalities and device communications, enabling...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $210K *

Transform complex systems into reliable, scalable solutions by leveraging software engineering and operational expertise. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance and availability of critical s...

Reposted 6 days 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.

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    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.