Explore New Jersey Jobs Paying $100K and Above

Discover professional opportunities across New Jersey with Ladders, a destination for vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. From the state’s major business centers to growing regional markets, New Jersey offers roles for experienced professionals ready to advance their careers.

Find Opportunities Across Key Industries

New Jersey’s diverse economy supports high-paying careers in industries such as finance, technology, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, manufacturing, logistics, and professional services. Browse openings that match your experience, skills, and career goals.

Work in New Jersey’s Business Hubs

Explore jobs in cities and communities throughout the state, including Newark, Jersey City, Princeton, Trenton, and surrounding areas. Depending on the employer and role, opportunities may be onsite, hybrid, or remote.

Advance Your Career with Ladders

Use Ladders to search vetted professional openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review role requirements and locations, then focus your search on opportunities aligned with your expertise and compensation expectations. Job availability and salary details vary by employer and position.

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$93K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team as a technical resource, enhancing enterprise applications and infrastructure services. Drive operational excellence, support cross-functional initiatives, and ensure reliable, sec...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $202K *

Engineer robust data platforms by designing scalable pipelines and APIs that support AI-driven healthcare applications, ensuring high performance, security, and operational excellence in a collaborati...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $225K *

Transform the future of cloud commerce by leading the design and evolution of scalable, resilient systems that enhance platform reliability and drive innovation across teams and products...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $230K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative, secure applications that enhance operational efficiency and support strategic goals. Drive solutions through full-stack development, cloud integration, and me...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Champion security excellence by driving secure SDLC practices, managing compliance, and leading incident response. Collaborate with DevOps and ensure robust risk management practices to protect vital...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $209K *

Drive product innovation by collaborating with design and engineering teams, mentoring peers, and enhancing front-end strategies to create inclusive experiences that engage and delight users...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$107K - $132K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud services and authentication systems. As a key contributor, you'll design, build, and maintain scalable, secure solutions while collaborating with cross-f...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance the design and implementation of electrical distribution systems for autonomous vehicles, ensuring robust architectures and seamless integration across teams from concept to production...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$263K - $395K *

Lead and influence AI-native technology initiatives, ensuring cohesive architectural standards across R&D. Deliver innovative solutions while mentoring engineering teams and shaping domain-wide practi...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive AI-native software development by architecting systems, guiding AI agents, and ensuring quality. Collaborate closely with users to transform business needs into reliable, efficient solutions whi...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $368K *

Shape the future of high-scale SaaS solutions by leading architectural design, guiding teams, and driving impactful software strategies in a collaborative environment that values innovation and mentor...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $158K *

Partner with us to enhance design systems by building shared components and patterns. Collaborate with designers and engineers to create accessible, user-friendly interfaces that elevate product exper...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K *

Drive the development of a cutting-edge platform, enhancing integrations and architecture for payroll and HR systems. Collaborate closely with a small team to ensure a successful launch and ongoing im...

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2 days ago

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

$80K - $140K *

Optimize software solutions by designing, developing, and deploying scalable, secure applications for a wealth custody and clearing platform, ensuring high performance and operational readiness across...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$144K - $237K *

Shape the future of secure member authentication by leading a senior team in building innovative identity solutions. Drive technical decisions and design across the customer identity stack, ensuring r...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Champion the development of innovative observability solutions, leveraging your expertise in Go and network protocols to enhance network automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $170K *

Execute end-to-end digital onboarding of complex AI data center infrastructure, managing cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, stability, and optimization of high-performance systems for p...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of integrated systems by executing software tests, enhancing lab operations, and driving effective troubleshooting strategies to ensure seamless functionality within distributed envir...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Take ownership of complex projects and drive technical direction in a dynamic environment. You'll play a crucial role in enhancing product functionality and infrastructure to accelerate growth and imp...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $220K *

Join a team that's redefining software engineering by architecting innovative solutions for complex challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to drive digital transformation and enhance pa...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in building AI agent discovery across cloud platforms and endpoints. Develop security assessments for AI agents that enhance the overall governance within our AI security framework, re...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive the design and implementation of custom heavy tooling for innovative fusion energy systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safe and efficient hardware integration from conce...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$165K - $253K *

Lead the charge in managing a project team focused on high voltage substations, overseeing design, analysis, and implementation to modernize the electric grid while ensuring projects meet client speci...

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4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Empower your software engineering career by directing AI to deliver full-stack solutions. You'll manage end-to-end feature development, leveraging AWS and AI tools to enhance productivity and quality...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $135K *

Drive the evolution of critical DNS infrastructure, ensuring operational excellence, collaborating across teams, and enhancing production services through automation and API development...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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