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.
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.
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 - Virtual Machines (RD222)
$125K - $150K *
Transform your career by owning complex software features that integrate virtual machines into a secure platform. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions while establishing strong eng...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Innovate with us as a Senior Software Engineer, driving core feature development and automation across the stack. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance scalability and performance in a dynamic, mi...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure Engineering
$190K - $267K *
Champion innovation by leading cross-functional teams to design and deliver scalable, high-performance infrastructure solutions that enhance reliability and efficiency across diverse applications and...
1 week ago
Staff Data Engineer, Core Migrations
$230K - $260K *
Lead the charge in client migrations, owning the entire technical lifecycle from legacy analysis to deployment, ensuring precision and collaboration across teams for optimal outcomes...
Reposted yesterday
Senior Engineering Manager, Platform
$150K - $180K *
Lead and grow a high-performing platform engineering team, setting vision and roadmap while collaborating with cross-functional leaders to enhance product velocity and reliability for enterprise custo...
1 week ago
Backend Software Engineer, SDK
$145K - $200K *
Transform your career by developing robust SDKs that empower customers globally. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and resiliency while contributing to open-source project...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $200K *
Transform backend services and REST APIs in a collaborative environment. Leverage your software engineering skills to support cyber training initiatives, utilizing modern technologies and cloud infras...
3 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer, Fullstack (App Experience)
$173K - $233K *
Unlock innovative solutions as you collaborate across teams to enhance user experiences on mobile and web platforms. Drive impactful projects, support product development, and contribute to a thriving...
3 weeks ago
Director Software Engineering - Central Security
$180K - $220K *
Drive the development of innovative security systems using AI/ML, managing risk across identity and access management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security while maintaining ope...
2 weeks ago
Senior Field Software Engineer, Advanced Missions Group
$140K - $190K *
Innovate software solutions in dynamic environments, collaborating with operators and engineers to rapidly prototype and deploy mission-critical capabilities. Leverage your technical expertise to inte...
4 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer - Data Focused
$130K - $140K *
Contribute to the development of a modern platform by building features, connecting systems, and improving data usability. Engage with stakeholders and troubleshoot to deliver reliable software as par...
Reposted yesterday
Software Engineer 4/5 - Model Serving Systems, AI Platform
$466K - $500K+*
Unlock potential by developing scalable AI/ML model serving infrastructure. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance performance and availability of high-traffic systems, driving innovation in a dyna...
1 week ago
Staff Software Engineer, Fullstack (Account Management)
$230K - $290K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing account security through innovative solutions. You'll lead technical strategies, collaborate across teams, and foster a culture of quality while ensuring seam...
Today
Senior Staff Software Engineer, Android & IoT
$144K - $220K *
Drive technical excellence as a Senior Staff Engineer, leading the Ops Portal team in shaping architecture and product direction across multiple platforms, while ensuring robust, scalable solutions fo...
Today
$160K - $200K *
Champion innovation as a Senior Software Engineer, driving full-stack solutions and leveraging AI tools to enhance IT lifecycle management. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver impactful softwar...
1 week ago
$120K - $150K *
Empower our Digital team as a Senior Software Engineer, driving full stack development and modernization initiatives. Collaborate closely to enhance our Digital Banking platform, architecting new APIs...
1 week ago
Senior Software Engineer, Python
$170K - $200K *
Advance backend solutions and frontend features, collaborating across teams to build scalable systems and AI integrations, driving product growth from conception to execution...
Reposted today
$115K - $194K *
Engage with the developer community as you advocate for our platform, creating compelling content, conducting demos, and gathering feedback to enhance product features, all while building relationship...
Reposted 2 days ago
Staff Software Engineer, Search Backend
$200K - $250K *
Elevate the search experience by designing and evolving a robust backend system that powers millions of searches. Collaborate across teams to enhance scalability, reliability, and maintainability whil...
1 week ago
Staff Software Engineer, Developer Infrastructure
$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...
2 weeks ago
$135K - $160K *
Lead the charge in solving critical engineering challenges, driving technical direction, and fostering team growth. Collaborate across departments to enhance systems, ensuring reliability and innovati...
1 week ago
Senior Software Engineer, Containers
$157K - $184K *
Engineer and elevate our core product by developing innovative features, tools, and infrastructure while collaborating closely with a dedicated team to maintain high-quality standards and drive techni...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer, DevOps - Cloud (Hybrid)
$86K - $165K *
Join a team that's redefining cloud deployment by leveraging cutting-edge technologies. You'll design and implement scalable solutions, mentor peers, and enhance DevSecOps pipelines, all while collabo...
Reposted 4 days ago
Senior Software Engineer, Platform Infrastructure
$165K - $225K *
Elevate infrastructure capabilities by designing and implementing a unified platform that integrates bare-metal servers, storage, and networking for large-scale computation and AI workloads, ensuring...
1 week ago
$199K - $274K *
Transform enterprise-scale engineering capabilities by leading the TORC function, fostering collaboration across security and operations, and delivering innovative solutions for risk and control manag...
1 week 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.