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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$142K - $213K *

Shape your career by leading application systems analysis and programming. Collaborate with management teams to enhance systems, resolve complex issues, and mentor developers while ensuring compliance...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$173K - $233K *

Lead the design and scaling of large-scale distributed SQL databases, enhancing infrastructure reliability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions and en...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$198K - $233K *

Empower a team of engineers by architecting a robust AI-driven development pipeline, enhancing workflows across mobile and backend systems, and ensuring reliable, efficient software delivery for milli...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive the development and integration of advanced nuclear energy systems by applying systems engineering methods to translate objectives into clear, verifiable requirements and solutions, while collab...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$225K - $281K *

Lead detection and response strategy, building systems and automations to enhance security. Collaborate with teams to set standards, mentor engineers, and manage complex incidents, ensuring effective...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $181K *

Unlock potential by contributing to cutting-edge Launchers programs. As a vital team member, you'll develop system requirements, engage in critical reviews, and enhance solutions through Model-Based S...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Empower engineering teams by building robust test automation solutions that enhance productivity. Design and own comprehensive frameworks that streamline workflows, and collaborate with product teams...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that builds innovative software solutions in a collaborative environment, implementing secure, high-quality applications while leveraging cutting-edge technologies to support organizationa...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $198K *

Develop innovative solutions in optimization and dynamical systems as part of a collaborative team. Utilize advanced algorithms and machine learning to enhance complex systems, ensuring high performan...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Champion modernization initiatives by designing and overseeing transformation solutions, integrating cutting-edge GenAI technology, and ensuring alignment with business objectives to drive impactful m...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading structural engineering reviews for renewable energy projects. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to optimize design, support financing, and deliver actionable insights...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by supporting civil construction projects, ensuring quality and safety while coordinating with subcontractors and project teams to meet schedules and specifications. Bring your exp...

3 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of cloud security solutions by leading technical sales pursuits, collaborating with clients and internal teams to deliver tailored compliance strategies and drive successful implement...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$212K - $265K *

Advance your career by leading the design of scalable insurance systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings and drive technical excellence in a dynamic environment...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$140K - $160K *

Drive the development of critical enterprise applications for defense personnel, utilizing Java, Spring Boot, and Angular. Collaborate in an agile team to enhance program and financial management tool...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $290K *

Accelerate the development of autonomous systems by leading systems engineering strategies, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring rigorous safety and performance standards throughout the produ...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $95K *

Innovate manufacturing processes by developing efficient systems and policies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity and quality while ensuring compliance with safety standar...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $118K *

Accelerate your career by driving technical solutions and proposals for engineered equipment. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to ensure customer satisfaction and secure new business oppor...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$113K - $140K *

Champion the reliability and performance of critical systems, driving architecture evolution and incident response. Collaborate with a skilled team across AWS and Azure, ensuring security and scalabil...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$110K - $135K *

Shape the future of IoT solutions by leading backend cloud services development. Drive technical design, mentor engineers, and ensure scalable architecture for AWS-based applications while enhancing u...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead impactful projects by managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder engagement. Utilize agile methodologies to deliver high-quality IT solutions while fostering collaboration and communication acr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $209K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement backend services, enhancing developer tooling and integration frameworks. Drive improvements in performance and resilience while collaborating with cross-fu...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $115K *

Empower innovation by developing embedded software for powertrain ECUs, ensuring reliability and safety in next-gen electric vehicles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams from concept to productio...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing enterprise identity solutions, ensuring secure access across cloud and hybrid environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance IAM...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $181K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative AWS cloud solutions for scoring capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and efficiency, while mentoring junior engi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

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