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 Software Engineer II, Applied AI
$125K - $150K *
Architect AI-driven solutions that automate workflows across teams, enhancing efficiency and productivity. Collaborate with diverse departments to design, deploy, and iterate on intelligent agents, sh...
2 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer - Machine Learning Platform
$166K - $230K *
Innovate and enhance the machine learning infrastructure to empower rapid model deployment and automation. Collaborate across teams to streamline operations and drive impactful solutions in ML and fin...
Reposted yesterday
$207K *
Contribute to cutting-edge financial products as a Staff Software Engineer, driving architectural decisions and technical strategy. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance user experiences while mai...
Reposted yesterday
Senior Software Engineer, Query
$185K - $255K *
Elevate data management by designing scalable storage solutions and ingestion pipelines. Lead technical direction, optimize performance, and ensure reliable access to historical data for product teams...
2 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer (Customer Platform)
$157K - $184K *
Drive impactful backend services and APIs for customer-facing platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product features in a fast-paced, product-driven environment. Embrace qual...
4 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer, Toast Delivery Services
$159K - $254K *
Drive impactful software development to enhance customer delivery experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design resilient systems that support real-time order tracking and efficient p...
Reposted 5 days ago
Senior Software Engineer Aerial Platform
$184K - $356K *
Shape the future of wireless communication by leading the development of cutting-edge 5G/6G systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and scalability, driving innovation...
1 week ago
$164K - $262K *
Take ownership of software architecture and development to create scalable, user-centric applications. Lead comprehensive development initiatives while optimizing performance and mentoring engineers i...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Engineer, Software Engineering
$135K - $165K *
Deliver innovative software solutions for cabin systems, enhancing user experience across multiple platforms. Collaborate through all product development stages, ensuring quality and functionality in...
Reposted 1 week ago
Staff Software Engineer, Containers
$205K - $231K *
Unlock potential by driving the technical direction and excellence of our stack. In this Staff Engineer role, you'll develop, mentor, and innovate within our Containers team, ensuring product quality...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer, Containers
$157K - $184K *
Transform the future of container technology by designing and shipping innovative features for Chainguard Containers. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance security and performance while directly...
Today
$185K - $225K *
Launch innovative full-stack solutions, owning features from backend to UI. Collaborate with a remote team to enhance agent workflows and ensure secure, reliable experiences in a regulated financial e...
3 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer - Backend / Cloud Services
$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...
1 week ago
Senior Software Engineer, AV Analysis Platform
$224K - $356K *
Pioneer the development of advanced evaluation tools for Autonomous Vehicles, enhancing workflows and system performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that imp...
1 week ago
Software Engineer II - Cloud-Native Agent Harness (Mecatl)
$157K - $192K *
Develop and enhance a cloud-native agent harness, ensuring secure, reliable, and efficient operations. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver features, fix bugs, and innovate using AI throughout t...
Yesterday
$230K - $368K *
Shape the future of high-scale SaaS solutions by leading architectural design, guiding teams, and driving impactful software strategies in a collaborative environment that values innovation and mentor...
Reposted 6 days ago
Software Engineer II, Cloud Applications
$110K - $130K *
Tackle the challenges of building scalable backend services in a cloud environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the Temporal Cloud experience, focusing on reliability, performan...
1 week ago
$190K - $267K *
Unlock potential by developing robust software solutions that enhance compliance and security programs. Collaborate across teams to automate processes, streamline workflows, and ensure timely risk man...
Yesterday
Staff Software Engineer, Fullstack (Card Experiences)
$204K - $290K *
Lead the charge in creating seamless cardholder experiences by driving technical strategy, collaborating across teams, and fostering a culture of quality and ownership in a dynamic, AI-driven environm...
2 days ago
$193K - $309K *
Lead the charge in delivering impactful GTM solutions by managing a skilled engineering team, overseeing technical operations, and fostering collaboration with stakeholders to drive innovation and qua...
5 days ago
Senior/Staff Full Stack Software Engineer
$180K - $240K *
Build innovative software solutions for federal partners, focusing on full-stack development, user experience, and secure integrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful app...
5 days ago
Software Engineer 4/5 - Data and Feature Infrastructure, AI Platform
$466K - $500K+*
Elevate your career by building a cutting-edge ML data platform that enhances productivity for ML practitioners. Collaborate with experts to create innovative solutions for feature computation and sha...
Reposted 1 week ago
Engineering Lead, New Ventures
$230K - $368K *
Grow your career with a dynamic team that builds innovative solutions across full stack, focusing on customer needs and delivering impactful results in a fast-paced, startup-like environment...
Reposted 6 days ago
Staff Software Engineer, Security Factory: Static Analysis
$152K - $259K *
Transform security analysis by leading the development of a static analysis engine. Shape technical direction, mentor engineers, and drive initiatives that enhance code security and performance across...
3 weeks ago
Staff Software Engineer, Android
$193K - $309K *
Lead the development of innovative drive-thru solutions, architecting scalable Android applications and backend integrations while mentoring engineers and driving engineering excellence across the org...
6 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?
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