Explore New Jersey Jobs Paying $100,000 and Above

Find professional opportunities across New Jersey with Ladders, a job site focused on vetted roles offering salaries of $100,000 or more. From the state’s business hubs near New York City and Philadelphia to growing communities throughout the state, New Jersey offers a wide range of career paths for experienced professionals.

Career Opportunities Across New Jersey

Employers in New Jersey hire experienced talent in fields such as finance, technology, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, engineering, sales, and executive leadership. Opportunities vary by location and employer, with roles available in major metropolitan areas as well as suburban and regional markets. Browse current listings to see which positions match your skills and career goals.

Find the Right High-Paying Role

Use Ladders to explore vetted job listings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each posting for compensation details, responsibilities, qualifications, and work arrangements. Search by job title, specialty, or location to focus on opportunities that fit your experience.

Advance Your Career in New Jersey

Whether you are planning your next move or considering a new industry, New Jersey’s diverse economy offers opportunities for career growth. Create a profile, refine your search, and check back regularly for new professional openings across the state.

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$152K - $223K *

Drive operational transformation and cloud readiness by leading database modernization initiatives, improving reliability and engineering excellence through automation and best practices while mentori...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$145K - $170K *

Join a dynamic eCommerce team to enhance the online booking experience. Lead complex features in a Next.js and TypeScript application, impacting conversion and patient trust across multiple countries...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $130K *

Empower your career by serving as a key liaison between business and tech teams, enhancing operations through AI and data insights. Collaborate in Agile environments to drive improvements and deliver...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing safety in aerospace and defense systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to identify hazards, develop safety analyses, and ensure compliance with safety re...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$172K - $240K *

Join a team that's redefining AI security! As a Principal AI Security Engineer, you'll lead assessments, design controls, and partner with teams to ensure safe AI adoption across the enterprise, drivi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $135K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions, leveraging AI tools to enhance code quality and productivity. Collaborate on complex applications, ensuring design integrity and operationa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $184K *

Lead the charge in enhancing platform security and infrastructure as a Senior Software Engineer. Utilize your Python expertise and SRE mindset to drive critical improvements, mentor teammates, and ens...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $141K *

Launch your career as a DevOps Infrastructure Engineer, managing AWS cloud infrastructure for high-frequency applications. Collaborate with teams to design, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines, en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$167K - $230K *

Develop high-performance software for quantum processors, driving architectural decisions, mentoring teams, and tackling complex challenges. Collaborate with interdisciplinary experts to enhance softw...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $120K *

Unlock potential by deploying and supporting advanced robotic systems in diverse environments. Collaborate with teams, troubleshoot issues, and enhance client experiences through effective communicati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $500K+*

Drive innovation by collaborating with hardware teams to enhance tools, evolve compilers, and improve developer experiences, ensuring efficient and effective hardware design processes...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex integrations for clients, embedding with their teams to build reusable assets against our API. Transform vague requests into actionable plans while enhancing depl...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a pioneering Site Reliability team to shape reliability practices, build a culture of accountability, and enhance software development processes. Lead initiatives to standardize SLOs, incident ma...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $137K *

Optimize project outcomes as you manage small to medium-sized initiatives. Collaborate across teams, navigate risks, and ensure timely delivery of quality solutions while enhancing communication and s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading technical vision and mentoring engineers. Drive modernization and collaboration across teams to build resilient, scalable infrastructure while fostering a high-performance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $162K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on building scalable data solutions for network capacity planning and optimization. Collaborate across engineering, analytics, and AI to drive impact...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$85K - $125K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of mobile development by leveraging AI tools to enhance iOS applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, customer-centric marketp...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$218K - $256K *

Empower our engineering teams by owning core developer infrastructure tools and systems. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance CI/build processes, and ensure reliability while mentoring engineers and s...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $170K *

Drive impactful infrastructure solutions by collaborating with engineering teams to resolve blockers, execute migrations, and develop tooling. Leverage your expertise to enhance platform adoption and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career as a Full Stack Developer, contributing to innovative projects. Collaborate in Agile teams, enhance your skills in Java, Spring Boot, and modern frontend technologies while buildin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $263K *

Drive autonomous network operations by leading AI-driven workflows and modernization efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect scalable solutions, ensuring seamless integration of...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$105K - $150K *

Advance your career by ensuring quality assurance in aerospace projects. Collaborate with teams to evaluate processes, conduct assessments, and support compliance with NASA standards, contributing to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $142K *

Champion the installation and maintenance of advanced systems in a collaborative engineering team. Leverage your mechanical engineering expertise to enhance facility operations and ensure compliance w...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $193K *

Engage in architecting and designing digital products, leading teams to implement innovative software solutions while ensuring accountability for product success and performance metrics...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $197K *

Lead the charge in transforming cloud solutions by leveraging your expertise in architecture and integration. Collaborate with stakeholders to design innovative strategies and actionable roadmaps that...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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