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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$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and optimization of global connectivity services. Collaborate across diverse technical areas, from cloud orchestration to API development, ensuring robust soluti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $197K *

Drive the development of embedded firmware for advanced cloud-seeding vehicles, ensuring seamless integration with onboard systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance reliability and performance, tra...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join the charge in developing embedded firmware for cutting-edge cloud-seeding vehicles. Collaborate across teams to ensure reliable systems from design to deployment, enhancing freshwater delivery th...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Champion the design and development of scalable backend services, enhancing our Nexus framework. Collaborate with a dynamic team to innovate enterprise solutions, ensuring robust performance and relia...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovative security solutions by developing advanced systems to protect sensitive workflows. Collaborate with teams to strengthen infrastructure while driving speed and resilience in project...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $187K *

Lead the charge in developing and integrating advanced MILSATCOM network solutions, collaborating with government leaders and contractors to ensure mission success through innovative architecture and...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$207K - $300K *

Drive innovative software solutions by leading high-impact projects and teams. Collaborate across functions to enhance product development and ensure alignment on goals. Embrace challenges in a fast-p...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $316K *

Empower data-driven creativity by building innovative features that enhance player development and multimedia experiences, engaging millions globally. Tackle complex challenges and grow in a dynamic t...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$154K - $260K *

Join a forward-thinking team to enhance user experiences through innovative AI solutions and full-stack development, impacting industries worldwide by improving workflows within the Samsara dashboard...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $300K *

Engineer transformative platform-level systems driving AI accuracy and efficiency across agent products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and elevate our AI capabilities, ensuring h...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing digital security by building scalable AI-driven solutions to combat social engineering threats while managing high-impact projects that drive customer value and inno...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge AI systems by leveraging your expertise in Go and Python. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize and refine scalable services, ensuring high performance and u...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $287K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge agent-side systems for GPU health monitoring, telemetry, and observability, while enhancing the reliability of NVIDIA's GPU fleet and collaborating across te...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$174K - $252K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focusing on software development and machine learning. Collaborate with experts to design, implement, and optimize ML solutions while enhancing product quality and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform the embedded software build environment for innovative surgical robotics. Collaborate across teams to enhance infrastructure automation, optimize build pipelines, and support product develop...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$295K - $345K *

Elevate user experience by leading performance enhancements and stability initiatives across platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify issues, implement solutions, and ensure robu...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to innovative digital platforms by developing scalable, secure, and high-performing applications. Drive efficiency and enhance customer outcomes through full-stack development, cloud archit...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Engineer scalable, secure digital platforms that enhance product delivery and operational efficiency. Drive end-to-end development across web frontends, APIs, and microservices while ensuring complian...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in architecting and enhancing backend services for scalable, reliable CI infrastructure, driving improvements in developer experience and operational excellence while mentoring enginee...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$307K - $427K *

Manage the technical direction and roadmap for a transformative Hybrid Cloud Environment, leading engineering teams to create secure, automated cloud infrastructures that streamline developer interact...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $288K *

Innovate with us to elevate embedded software build systems, enhancing performance through Bazel migration, driving productivity improvements, and achieving high-quality standards in safety-critical a...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$325K - $360K *

Transform ChromeOS management for a global fleet, ensuring seamless device integration, security, and lifecycle oversight. Collaborate with teams to define standards and automate processes, enhancing...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$189K - $222K *

Champion the evolution of testing infrastructure by designing and building a scalable environment for validation and experimentation across the engineering teams, all while mentoring junior engineers...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$197K - $262K *

Transform engineering quality and reliability by driving technical strategy, fostering cross-team collaboration, and establishing standards to enhance software delivery and operational safety across t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $210K *

Take ownership of complex engineering challenges to build reliable software solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to create impactful APIs and features, enhancing the customer experience while con...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.