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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$160K - $190K *

Lead the technical vision for large-scale systems software, architecting solutions that enhance performance, reliability, and scalability across distributed infrastructure serving billions of users. D...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $211K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in software development by applying advanced technologies and collaborating across functions to deliver high-impact solutions and enhance user experiences in dyna...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Build robust software solutions by developing application and test code, while steering implementation decisions in a collaborative Agile environment. Contribute to complex architectures using modern...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining autonomous defense systems. You'll design, build, and optimize mission-critical applications, ensuring real-time performance and security across the full software stack i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $196K *

Drive innovation in software engineering by developing cutting-edge cyber tools. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance national defense capabilities while advancing your career in a fast-paced en...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$73K - $107K *

Champion innovative software solutions by collaborating with a dynamic team. Engage in full-stack development, ensuring high-quality, maintainable code while taking ownership of production systems and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$167K - $245K *

Invent impactful solutions in a dynamic, hybrid environment. Join a team of engineers focused on developing next-gen infrastructure that powers AI/ML workloads through open-source technologies and lar...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$73K - $107K *

Elevate your career by contributing to innovative software solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, implement, and enhance services that power our platform, while embracing best practices...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$74K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic Agile team to develop critical enterprise software applications, leveraging modern technologies in a fast-paced environment for mission success...

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

$130K - $160K *

Elevate your career by architecting innovative security solutions in a collaborative environment. Engage with teams at all levels to solve complex identity challenges while contributing to a culture o...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $118K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop innovative software solutions, addressing complex engineering challenges through collaboration, agile practices, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced en...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to the development of innovative software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage, design, and deploy scalable distributed services in dynamic production environments...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $220K *

Pioneer innovative healthcare solutions by developing scalable software products. Collaborate with engineers to enhance customer experiences and contribute to full development cycles, ensuring robust...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join our core team to design and implement end-to-end automated research systems, focusing on scalable and secure infrastructure, while driving enterprise deployment compliance and contributing to pro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive innovation by designing and developing scalable backend services, collaborating closely with engineering teams to enhance platform performance and reliability while mentoring junior developers a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of software innovation, designing and implementing robust distributed systems. Leverage your expertise in Go, Kubernetes, and API design to create scalable solution...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Explore cutting-edge technologies as you enhance systems that transform data into actionable insights, collaborating to improve infrastructure planning for cities, owning features end-to-end, and infl...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive software innovation by developing full-stack solutions for an AI platform, collaborating closely with diverse teams to enhance insurance workflows, ensuring optimal system performance and client...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of enterprise software by designing and building scalable, secure backend systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance deployment and integration capabilities, ensuring...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by building core product experiences as a founding engineer. Collaborate closely with product and design teams, own projects from inception to launch, and shape the engineering cultur...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$166K - $220K *

Join us to build cutting-edge ML infrastructure for autonomous perception systems, enhancing training and data platforms across defense technology. Collaborate with engineering teams to innovate and o...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $155K *

Innovate AI-driven systems by designing, developing, and deploying advanced solutions that enhance productivity. Collaborate with teams to integrate cutting-edge research into user-focused application...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by leveraging your expertise in C, C++, and Python within a dynamic team focused on developing and testing flight-critical systems in a UNIX/LINUX environment. Join us to innova...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$171K - $190K *

Drive the design and implementation of robust software solutions, collaborating across teams to enhance Uber's experimentation platform, ensuring high reliability and scalability in production environ...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$180K - $310K *

Transform user experiences by optimizing onboarding and monetization features. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive growth metrics through data-driven experimentation and full-stack develo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.

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    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.