Explore $100K+ Jobs in Iowa

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.

High-Paying Careers Across Iowa

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.

Where to Find Iowa Opportunities

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.

Find a Role That Fits Your Experience

Compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation details across openings. Keep your resume current, tailor applications to each position, and set up job alerts to stay informed when relevant high-paying jobs are posted.

Search Vetted Professional Jobs on Ladders

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.

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$135K - $196K *

Unlock potential by shaping the demo experience through innovative tooling and infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to enhance product communication and drive secure access solutions, all while le...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing and optimizing cloud infrastructure across multiple platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance product reliability and streamline operations while ensuring security and c...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $132K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize high-performance databases, build Python ETL pipelines, and support AI initiatives, ensuring data integrity and efficiency for consumer-facing applications...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $290K *

Elevate your career by leading a high-performing engineering team, driving strategy and innovation in web3 technologies. Shape the future of decentralized systems while ensuring top-tier security and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Manage complex cybersecurity verification programs across large-scale data center projects. Lead coordination among diverse teams, ensuring operational readiness and technical integration throughout c...

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Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform aerospace navigation systems by collaborating in Agile teams to develop, test, and validate software solutions. Engage in a dynamic environment focused on compliance and innovation, contribu...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform client challenges into innovative AI solutions. Collaborate with teams to design, build, and deploy production-quality software, ensuring reliable AI applications that deliver measurable imp...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$98K - $206K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Endpoint Engineer, collaborating with a skilled team to enhance endpoint management and automation, ensuring efficient deployments and robust security for critical systems...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engineer cutting-edge blockchain infrastructure for financial markets. Drive architecture, design proofs of concept, and ensure interoperability while collaborating with teams to meet institutional re...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$183K - $216K *

Unlock your potential by leading data science initiatives that drive impactful decision-making and enhance analytical frameworks across teams, ensuring rigorous performance standards and scalable self...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$159K - $235K *

Optimize security infrastructure by designing and implementing robust access management and secrets storage solutions, ensuring seamless integration and operational excellence across engineering teams...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $155K *

Collaborate to design and develop scalable solutions for modern data platforms, utilizing Python and cloud technology. Drive innovation through AI-assisted tools, while building robust data pipelines...

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Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in cloud security engineering by managing a team of experts to design and implement robust security controls across AWS, Azure, and GCP, ensuring compliance and operational excellence...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the design of innovative applications that empower network teams. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create user-centric solutions, transforming complex data into i...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $164K *

Drive transformative data migration initiatives by leading complex enterprise conversions, aligning cross-functional teams, and enhancing operational strategies to ensure successful onboarding and cus...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$167K - $176K *

Shape the future of design operations by driving program execution, leveraging AI for efficiency, and managing cross-functional partnerships to enhance creative workflows and deliver impactful design...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $155K *

Champion the safety design and validation of our autonomous trucking system, ensuring rigorous functional safety standards are met across all engineering and operational teams. Drive impactful safety...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$250K - $500K+*

Optimize and innovate software kernels for hardware integration, collaborating with ML Research and Hardware Engineering teams to enhance performance and efficiency in cutting-edge technology applicat...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive mobile engineering excellence across diverse product teams, ensuring strategic direction, fostering collaboration, and enhancing delivery. Lead managers, shape architecture, and cultivate a prod...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$157K - $184K *

Empower secure software delivery by designing and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines, enhancing cloud-native product security, and implementing best practices in software supply chain security. Collab...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building robust software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications while ensuring reliability and pe...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$185K - $217K *

Unlock potential by leading the architecture and deployment of innovative AI/ML systems. Collaborate with stakeholders, mentor engineers, and drive technical strategies while ensuring operational exce...

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Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $107K *

Empower enterprises by guiding customers through onboarding and implementation. As a key consultant, you'll drive accountability, promote best practices, and ensure a successful transition to our plat...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $175K *

Engineer and optimize enterprise platforms for diverse environments, ensuring seamless deployment and support. Collaborate with clients to enhance cybersecurity, compliance, and observability solution...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $200K *

Lead the charge in electrical engineering excellence across multiple campuses, ensuring robust design, validation, and energization of critical infrastructure while integrating onsite generation solut...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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    Explore opportunities in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Sioux City, and other Iowa locations. Remote or hybrid openings may also be available.

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