Find professional opportunities across Iowa with salaries of $100,000 or more. From Des Moines and Cedar Rapids to Iowa City, Davenport, and beyond, Ladders helps experienced professionals discover vetted roles that match their skills and career goals.
Iowa employers hire experienced professionals in fields such as healthcare, technology, finance, engineering, manufacturing, insurance, and business leadership. Available positions and compensation vary by employer, location, and experience, so explore listings to see which opportunities fit your background.
Search jobs in major employment centers including Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, and Sioux City, as well as remote and hybrid roles that may be available to candidates in Iowa. Use location and job-title filters to focus your search.
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Ladders focuses on professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Browse Iowa listings to find your next career move and connect with roles suited to your expertise.
Senior Technical Product Manager
$141K - $177K *
Join us to shape the future of cybersecurity by leading product vision and strategy for our innovative Autonomous and Continuous pentesting platform, driving impactful solutions that enhance security...
3 weeks ago
$200K - $275K *
Transform your career by owning the design and delivery of impactful features, collaborating with cross-functional teams to craft innovative software solutions that enhance user experiences and drive...
Reposted today
Engineering Manager, Data Streaming
$225K - $265K *
Accelerate progress at a mission-critical team, leading Data Streaming to enhance data ingestion pipelines. Build a skilled team, ensure pipeline reliability, and collaborate cross-functionally to sup...
1 week ago
$85K - $120K *
Optimize the software development process by contributing to product-focused projects, addressing coding, debugging, automated testing, and performance enhancement to ensure scalable and efficient sof...
Reposted 2 days ago
$85K - $120K *
Unlock innovation as a hands-on Software Engineer, driving Proofs-of-Concept and full software development cycles. Collaborate with senior engineers to explore emerging technologies while ensuring pro...
4 weeks ago
Staff Engineer - QA Automation
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of quality assurance by leading automated testing initiatives for cloud-based ERP systems, ensuring seamless integration and performance across various business processes and upgrades...
3 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer (Python) - Remote
$120K - $145K *
Drive innovation by building AI-first SaaS products, leading agentic development, and ensuring high-quality software delivery through collaborative engineering practices and robust CI/CD pipelines...
Today
Staff Software Enginer, Backend - Payments Platform
$218K - $256K *
Lead the charge in architecting scalable payment systems that process billions in transactions. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure reliability and compliance while mentoring engineers to elevate...
2 weeks ago
Software Development Engineer III, MuleSoft
$127K - $213K *
Transform integration solutions by designing and developing robust MuleSoft applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality delivery and optimize performance while mentori...
2 weeks ago
Senior Systems Simulation Engineer
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of embedded systems and simulation technologies. Collaborate globally to tackle complex technical challenges, enhance product reliability, and support innovative...
Yesterday
Backend Software Engineer II- Data Platform
$120K - $130K *
Join a team that's building a robust data platform to transform health data into actionable insights. Collaborate on backend services and data systems, enhancing reliability and performance while driv...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Machine Learning Engineer
$134K - $168K *
Join a team that's transforming operational data into reliable customer experiences. As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, you'll lead the development of innovative machine learning solutions, enhanc...
Today
Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (Full-Stack)
$250K - $400K *
Shape the future of AI by partnering with customers to design and deliver innovative data solutions. Collaborate with a senior team to tackle complex challenges and transform vague requests into actio...
1 week ago
$125K - $150K *
Innovate AI-driven business applications by designing Python services and APIs that enhance data processing capabilities in both cloud and on-premises settings, ensuring robust performance and seamles...
Reposted 5 days ago
Lead Software Platform Engineer, MLOps
$200K - $270K *
Join a team pioneering AI/ML platform engineering, enhancing scalable infrastructure to empower scientific innovation. Shape the future of distributed systems and MLOps, collaborating across teams to...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Identity Data)
$173K - $233K *
Lead the charge in developing high-availability backend systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions while fostering a culture of quality and ownership within your...
2 weeks ago
Sr Software Engineer-Automation
$110K - $130K *
Empower teams by designing and delivering automation solutions that streamline workflows, enhance operational efficiency, and support scalable applications across hybrid cloud environments. Join us in...
2 weeks ago
$152K - $190K *
Unlock potential by leading the design and development of innovative software solutions, guiding a team of engineers to enhance clinical laboratory processes and ensure seamless integration of systems...
Today
$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...
1 week ago
Engineering Manager - Servicing & Fulfillment
$166K - $193K *
Lead and mentor a team of engineers while overseeing technical excellence and driving AI innovation in operational systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful features for post-purcha...
Reposted 2 days ago
Embedded Software DevOps Engineer
$70K - $100K *
Lead the charge in enhancing embedded software development through robust CI/CD pipelines, automation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve productivity...
3 weeks ago
Senior Platform Software Engineer - Embedded Systems
$86K - $165K *
Join a team that's developing cutting-edge embedded software for advanced avionics systems. Contribute to platform control, security, and diagnostics while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...
Reposted 4 days ago
$185K - $250K *
Join a team that's committed to building innovative software solutions that enhance user experience and streamline development processes while collaborating with top-tier engineers to deliver impactfu...
Reposted yesterday
Senior Software Engineer (Capture)
$130K - $170K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of real-time media ingestion, designing and operating distributed services that enhance communication data processing for analytics and security. Lead projects and...
4 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer (Python / AI Insurance SaaS)
$200K - $225K *
Drive the design and delivery of innovative AI-driven applications. Oversee the full development lifecycle, ensuring scalability and reliability in multi-tenant enterprise solutions while collaboratin...
Reposted 4 days ago
What kinds of $100,000+ jobs are available in Iowa?
Listings may include opportunities in healthcare, technology, finance, engineering, manufacturing, insurance, and business leadership. Roles and salary ranges vary by employer and experience.
Which Iowa cities have professional jobs listed?
Explore opportunities in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Sioux City, and other Iowa locations. Remote or hybrid openings may also be available.
Are all jobs on this page guaranteed to pay at least $100,000?
Ladders focuses on professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, but compensation and eligibility can vary. Review each listing for its specific salary information and requirements.
How can I find the right high-paying job in Iowa?
Use filters for location, job title, and other preferences, then compare responsibilities and qualifications. Keeping your resume updated and setting job alerts can help you respond to relevant openings.