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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$61K - $132K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on troubleshooting and maintaining advanced Combat and Weapon Systems. Collaborate with engineers, utilize cutting-edge test equipment, and support critica...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$61K - $116K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of embedded software solutions. Leverage your skills in real-time software development and digital signal processing to drive innovation and ensure system perform...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$181K - $226K *

Join our dynamic team as a Software Engineer, where you'll enhance internal tools, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive improvements in cloud infrastructure and observability, all while working in...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining energy solutions by designing innovative fluid and power systems. As a Process Engineer, you'll drive the development and optimization of cutting-edge technologies in a f...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$65K - $150K *

Explore the forefront of AI technology, tackling complex challenges and enhancing intelligent systems. Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot and improve performance across various platforms, shap...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$146K - $206K *

Transform the user experience by designing and implementing innovative financial products. Collaborate in a dynamic team to enhance the checkout platform, ensuring reliability and performance for seam...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$168K - $285K *

Lead the development of Test & Code Coverage capabilities, transforming complex challenges into actionable strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality and streamlin...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $159K *

Elevate your career by building and scaling internal systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing IT infrastructure to deliver seamless access and support for employees' needs...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive the development of innovative data products for market risk reporting, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality analytical solutions using PySpark, SQL, and cloud techno...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing innovative software systems for cutting-edge healthcare SaaS platforms, driving technical excellence and strategic collaboration across teams to achieve i...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$91K - $181K *

Contribute to innovative military missile launcher systems through development, execution, and verification of comprehensive test strategies and reports, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineeri...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Drive impactful software solutions by embedding with clients, transforming ambiguous needs into deployable features across secure environments. Collaborate closely with users and stakeholders to deliv...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $135K *

Join a team that's redefining user experience by developing cutting-edge IT Service Portal solutions. Collaborate in an Agile environment to enhance functionalities for 13,000 users, focusing on acces...

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1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive growth by designing tailored software solutions for schools. Leverage your technical expertise to engage clients, deliver impactful demos, and collaborate with cross-f...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$138K - $173K *

Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-quality software delivery. Lead and mentor a team of engineers while optimizing processes and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous impro...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$217K - $303K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of our developer platform. Collaborate across backend, platform, and full-stack systems to enhance developer experiences and drive innovation in app development...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $140K *

Transform infrastructure and deployment modernization efforts, serving as a technical cornerstone for multiple programs. Drive DevSecOps maturity and cloud adoption while ensuring secure, rapid delive...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Take ownership of software engineering initiatives within established companies. Lead teams, modernize development processes, and enhance code quality while delivering impactful software solutions. Co...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $130K *

Lead the charge in quality assurance by implementing robust testing strategies and frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product reliability and efficiency, ensuring high stan...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$176K - $220K *

Drive impactful platform engineering initiatives, leveraging deep expertise to architect scalable solutions and guide clients through complex technical landscapes while fostering collaboration and inn...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $181K *

Drive innovative power solutions for radar and sonar systems, ensuring high performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and enhance engineering proce...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Applied AI Engineer, leading teams to design and deliver impactful AI solutions. Drive technical excellence and mentor engineers while shaping the future of AI system...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as a Senior Software Engineer, collaborating with a seasoned team to tackle complex challenges. Drive product development in a fully remote environment, focusing on user n...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of defense systems by designing, integrating, and analyzing the U.S. Navy's Aegis Weapons System. Leverage your expertise in systems engineering to enhance missio...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare by leading the development of a high-performance Speech Platform. Leverage your audio expertise to mentor engineers, collaborate with scientists, and drive i...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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