Explore System Engineer Jobs

System engineers design, integrate, and maintain the technology systems that organizations rely on. From enterprise infrastructure and cloud platforms to embedded and mission-critical systems, these professionals connect hardware, software, networks, and processes to solve complex technical challenges. Explore vetted system engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles paying $100,000 or more.

What System Engineers Do

Responsibilities vary by industry and specialty, but often include gathering requirements, designing system architectures, evaluating technical trade-offs, integrating components, and testing systems for performance, security, and reliability. System engineers may also troubleshoot production issues, document technical decisions, coordinate with engineering teams, and guide systems through their full lifecycle.

Common System Engineer Specialties

Job titles can cover a wide range of work, including systems architecture, cloud and infrastructure engineering, network systems, platform engineering, embedded systems, and systems integration. Some roles focus on enterprise IT environments, while others support aerospace, defense, telecommunications, healthcare, or manufacturing systems.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often look for strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience with system design and integration, and the ability to communicate across technical teams. Depending on the role, relevant expertise may include operating systems, networking, cloud platforms, scripting, automation, cybersecurity, reliability engineering, and technical documentation. Requirements may include a degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field, along with specialized certifications or industry experience.

System Engineer Salary and Career Outlook

Compensation depends on factors such as experience, location, industry, technical specialization, and the scope of responsibility. Senior system engineers and specialists working on complex or high-impact environments may qualify for higher-paying opportunities. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover roles aligned with their expertise and career goals.

Find Your Next System Engineer Role

Browse system engineer jobs to compare responsibilities, technologies, and employer needs. Use your experience in architecture, integration, infrastructure, or reliability to identify opportunities where you can make a meaningful impact and continue advancing your career.

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$200K - $250K *

Drive enterprise-wide network architecture and modernization for mission-critical systems, ensuring security and resilience across hybrid environments. Collaborate on technical designs, implement solu...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$218K - $256K *

Lead the charge in shaping IT strategy and operations for a remote-first SaaS company. Drive service delivery, enhance employee technology experiences, and build a high-performing IT organization whil...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $110K *

Elevate your career as a CyberArk SME/DevOps Engineer, implementing secure solutions for federal modernization. Leverage your expertise in privileged access management to drive best practices and enha...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering expert engineering solutions while managing projects safely and efficiently. Leverage your technical expertise to mentor others and drive innovation in gener...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $222K *

Elevate your career by managing diverse transmission and distribution projects. Oversee project lifecycle, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and effective resource management while fostering team acc...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $124K *

Drive the evolution of Cyber Defense by engineering and automating security operations, enhancing incident response, and maintaining enterprise security platforms to ensure robust protection and swift...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $199K *

Champion a high-performing team of data engineers to drive data transformation, influence technical architecture, and ensure reliable data systems while aligning with business objectives and engineeri...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$131K - $219K *

Join a team that's redefining cybersecurity in the energy sector. You'll lead complex projects, develop standards, and automate processes to enhance efficiency and security across global Grid Automati...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$127K - $160K *

Engineer scalable cloud platforms by automating processes and enhancing reliability. Collaborate with teams to streamline deployments and ensure secure, resilient infrastructure that meets evolving bu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Elevate client success by managing complex projects, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining budget integrity. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive engagement and optimize project outcomes from i...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $110K *

Drive your career forward while conducting inspections and supporting engineering underwriting. Leverage your maintenance expertise to enhance risk assessment and contribute to loss prevention initiat...

Markham, ONRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $172K *

Join our expanding Sales Engineering team to provide technical expertise and support during customer evaluations, ensuring successful adoption of our solutions while driving revenue growth through con...

Denver, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing supplier performance and innovation. Drive a team to enhance supplier capabilities, ensuring high-quality product delivery while fostering strategic relationships and con...

South Bend, INRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $122K *

Advance your career by leading supplier development initiatives that enhance performance and innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products while driving continuo...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of renewable energy by leading 3D design for utility-scale battery and solar projects. Collaborate with engineers, mentor designers, and ensure project success through innovative...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$155K - $185K *

Engage in third-party data center projects, providing critical technical guidance and documenting compliance for innovative engineering solutions while collaborating across disciplines to optimize ope...

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1 month ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Elevate cloud solutions by designing, deploying, and managing scalable Azure infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance, security, and compliance while driv...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $500K+*

Deliver innovative mechanical designs for AI compute systems, enhancing data center capabilities. Collaborate on all facets of product development, ensuring high-quality assembly and performance throu...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of geometric modeling by developing innovative algorithmic solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior developers, and focus on delivering quality code while enh...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$104K - $166K *

Drive the design and maintenance of AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring performance and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize analytics solutions and automate processes for o...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $195K *

Drive innovation by developing and maintaining Linux kernel features, collaborating with hardware teams, and contributing to the upstream community. Own projects from definition to deployment while me...

Vancouver, BCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $160K *

Lead governance initiatives in a multi-cloud environment, managing a team to secure and optimize cloud operations. Oversee compliance, develop policies, and optimize costs while ensuring alignment wit...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform your career by owning AWS cloud operations, enhancing reliability, performance, and cost efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless service delivery and operation...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $118K *

Unlock your potential by leading complex IT/SaaS projects, driving execution, and enhancing business processes. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure project success while utilizing Agile methodolo...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $145K *

Join us to lead the development of innovative software solutions for the healthcare industry, ensuring high-quality standards and security practices while collaborating with global teams to solve comp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a system engineer do?question toggle

    A system engineer designs, integrates, tests, and maintains complex systems made up of technology, processes, and people. The work may involve infrastructure, software, hardware, networks, or specialized industry systems.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for system engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly seek a degree or equivalent experience in engineering, computer science, or a related field, along with skills in system design, integration, troubleshooting, and technical communication. Some positions require expertise in particular platforms, tools, or regulated industries.

  • What skills are important for system engineers?question toggle

    Important skills often include systems thinking, analytical problem-solving, architecture and integration, networking or cloud knowledge, documentation, and collaboration. Depending on the position, scripting, automation, cybersecurity, or reliability engineering may also be valuable.

  • How much do system engineers earn?question toggle

    System engineer compensation varies by experience, location, industry, specialization, and role scope. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more.

  • Where can I find system engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Explore system engineer listings on Ladders to find vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more across areas such as infrastructure, cloud, systems architecture, and integration.