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.
$190K - $300K *
Deliver exceptional web product experiences by leading frontend architecture and development, ensuring impactful interactions for users while collaborating within a small team to shape the future of o...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Lead Systems Engineering Architect
$171K - $247K *
Shape the future of data center infrastructure by designing innovative, scalable systems for ultra-high-density AI/ML platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize power and cooling s...
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Software Engineer 2 - Development Infrastructure
$149K - $214K *
Lead the charge in enhancing development infrastructure, driving engineering excellence through innovative CI/CD solutions, and fostering collaboration to deliver high-quality software systems that me...
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$161K - $257K *
Elevate software engineering practices by modernizing legacy C/C++ systems, ensuring compliance with NSA security standards, and mentoring teams to adopt secure coding methodologies for high-assurance...
1 week ago
Engineering Manager, OS Frameworks
$160K - $190K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of OS frameworks and platform APIs. Lead multiple engineering teams to deliver foundational software for mobile, wearable, and extended reality devices, driving t...
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$147K - $220K *
Lead the development of cloud-based solutions, from design to deployment, ensuring system reliability and performance while enhancing software features in a collaborative environment with a focus on c...
3 weeks ago
Software Engineer, Platform Infrastructure
$120K - $220K *
As a Software Engineer on the Platform Infrastructure team at Verkada, you will design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure systems. Your role will involve collaborating wit...
Reposted 1 week ago
Fullstack - Distributed Systems Engineer
$130K - $155K *
Elevate our crypto trading infrastructure by developing high-performance, low-latency systems. Collaborate in a dynamic startup environment, owning critical components and driving innovation in blockc...
1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Shape the future of healthcare technology by leading and mentoring engineers to develop and operate impactful software solutions with autonomy. Collaborate across teams to address complex problems whi...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Sr. Software Engineer - Agentic AI
$160K - $200K *
Lead the development of innovative storage solutions by enhancing PCIe, SAS/SATA, and USB technologies. Collaborate with a dynamic software engineering team to define project goals, integrate new tech...
Reposted 6 days ago
Software Engineer, Early Careers AI/UI
$95K - $115K *
Lead the development of agentic systems for a high-load streaming platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance real-time telemetry and internal tools, ensuring robust performance acros...
2 weeks ago
Senior Flight Software Engineer
$130K - $155K *
Lead the charge in developing embedded software for aerospace systems, ensuring successful integration and validation of flight-critical avionics from concept to launch. Innovate in a fast-paced envir...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Flight Software Engineer
$120K - $145K *
Lead the design and development of software for embedded systems, ensuring the success of spacecraft operations. Collaborate on innovative projects from conception to flight, driving technical excelle...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Sr. Software Engineer - Agentic AI
$160K - $200K *
Innovate by leading software engineering projects focused on enhancing storage and server products. Collaborate with a skilled team to develop AI pipelines, integrate data sources, and optimize produc...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
$130K - $155K *
Join a dynamic team to develop embedded software for a cutting-edge robotic system. Collaborate to enhance lung cancer diagnostics, ensuring high-quality solutions from inception through delivery in a...
3 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in establishing robust CI/CD systems for frontier models, enhancing software quality and stability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and reliabili...
3 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer, Fullstack
$180K - $210K *
Join a team that's revolutionizing healthcare for women. Drive impactful full-stack projects from conception to deployment, creating user-centered software that enhances patient and clinician experien...
4 weeks ago
$79K - $114K *
Engineer robust full stack enterprise applications in a dynamic AWS environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain high-quality solutions while troubleshooting c...
Reposted 2 days ago
Embedded Software Engineer (mid level)
$110K - $193K *
Advance next-gen satellite capabilities by developing innovative embedded software solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance AI/ML applications and optimize algorithms for space s...
1 week ago
$125K - $150K *
Join a dynamic team to drive innovation and lead the transformation of complex systems into scalable, API-first solutions. As an Engineering Manager, you'll foster growth among engineers, ensuring qua...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Security Engineer, ML Infrastructure
$200K - $300K *
Drive security excellence across AI/ML infrastructure, ensuring robust protection for data, models, and systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to implement effective security controls and enhance...
2 days ago
Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure
$207K - $300K *
Shape the future of backend infrastructure by architecting resilient, high-throughput services and leading cross-functional teams to enhance media backup solutions for billions of users, driving innov...
2 weeks ago
Principal Software Engineer, AI-Powered Work
$261K - $353K *
Lead the charge in transforming AI capabilities to enhance employee workflows. Drive technical strategy, architect shared platforms, and mentor teams while ensuring high-quality, reliable systems that...
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Staff Engineer, Native Connectivity Platform
$150K - $180K *
Lead the Native Connectivity Platform, ensuring its architecture, reliability, and operation. Collaborate with teams to enhance systems, utilize AI tools for documentation, and build a high-performing...
1 week ago
Senior / Staff Behavioral Engineer
$130K - $160K *
Lead initiatives to redesign product flows and enhance safety by analyzing user behavior and risk patterns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement risk-reducing changes and measure impac...
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.