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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$110K - $120K *

Lead the charge in quality engineering for critical assessment platforms, driving testing excellence and automation maturity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and scalabil...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$243K - $295K *

Champion the evolution of our real-time analytics platform by designing, building, and scaling OLAP infrastructure for high-throughput data processing, enabling sub-second analytical queries for milli...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$78K - $160K *

Empower your career by developing innovative applications with cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate with experienced engineers to enhance system architecture while working on performance-critical ba...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$174K - $252K *

Pioneer innovative software solutions that redefine productivity tools while partnering with experts to shape AI-driven applications that connect users worldwide and enhance collaborative experiences...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $165K *

Elevate user experiences by developing innovative iOS applications that enhance health and fitness journeys. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features while mentoring ju...

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6 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Drive your career with a hands-on role in designing and operating large-scale infrastructure for AI workloads across diverse hardware environments and architectures, ensuring efficient management and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to amplify developer productivity, optimizing workflows through innovative tools and infrastructure solutions. Drive automation and orchestrate seamless AI and HPC e...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's focused on designing and implementing robust infrastructure, ensuring platform stability, and mentoring fellow engineers while collaborating with AI experts to create innovative sol...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $300K *

Drive innovation in AI consumer product builds, leading prototypes through launch. Partner cross-functionally to ensure efficient execution and validation, with occasional in-region travel to support...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $150K *

Transform the future of propulsion by guiding engine cycle models, validating data, and collaborating with design teams to innovate high-performance turbine engines. This role offers a chance to shape...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $157K *

Shape the future of medical technology as a Senior Software Engineer, focusing on designing, developing, and maintaining embedded systems for innovative ophthalmic devices. Collaborate across teams to...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Engineer cutting-edge automated test infrastructures and manage data systems to enhance quality assurance for complex manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement and first-pass yield in pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $163K *

Lead project execution by coordinating engineering activities, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving transparency across teams. Utilize critical thinking to enhance processes and support pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$196K - $243K *

Join our dynamic Systems team to develop high-performance C++ engine code that enhances gameplay across diverse devices. Collaborate with passionate engineers to optimize resource usage and elevate pl...

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

$262K - $364K *

Lead the charge in scaling advanced software solutions, mentoring engineers, and driving technical excellence while overseeing complex projects and fostering collaboration across teams to achieve high...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of social data processing by architecting scalable systems. Lead technical decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product teams to enhance AI capabilities and real-time...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $183K *

Analyze and enhance software tools for AI-driven applications, ensuring strong integration between software and hardware. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation across our product...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $170K *

Drive the design and implementation of agentic AI systems, enhancing enterprise automation and integration. Collaborate across platforms to build scalable workflows and empower a citizen developer eco...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Strategize with us to build a robust, cloud-agnostic infrastructure platform supporting large-scale multi-tenant applications, enhancing reliability, and driving engineering collaboration across teams...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$184K - $356K *

Elevate the future of autonomous software systems by building and optimizing AI agent evaluation frameworks, enhancing usability, reliability, and performance with a collaborative engineering team ded...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$196K - $243K *

Lead the charge in designing and building a robust service mesh infrastructure, enabling seamless communication across hybrid environments while supporting billions of daily requests and driving Cloud...

3 weeks ago

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

$187K - $233K *

Lead the architecture and evolution of core robotics software systems, enhancing modularity and performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovation and ensure robust deployment across a gl...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate business processes by analyzing and defining system requirements, collaborating with stakeholders, and implementing solutions that enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $240K *

Elevate your career by designing and building robust distributed systems. Lead architectural decisions, ensure reliability, and mentor engineers while tackling complex challenges in regulated environm...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $225K *

Drive the design and delivery of innovative AI-driven applications. Oversee the full development lifecycle, ensuring scalability and reliability in multi-tenant enterprise solutions while collaboratin...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.