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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$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading Azure Cloud infrastructure initiatives. Drive innovation through Terraform development, ensuring robust security and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $152K *

Elevate your career by leading consulting engagements in utility-scale power generation, focusing on renewable energy and battery storage. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to deliver innovati...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$195K - $290K *

Oversee the design and evolution of global backbone architecture, driving initiatives in traffic engineering, capacity planning, and network automation. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure strateg...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $189K *

Manage the design, construction, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure for a federal HCM modernization initiative, ensuring secure, reliable environments and automating deployment processes across m...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Innovate and lead the technical vision for large-scale product systems, driving cross-functional initiatives and engineering excellence while mentoring teams to enhance growth and impact across multip...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $105K *

Lead strategic recruitment efforts for engineering and architecture roles, partnering with hiring managers to cultivate talent pipelines and engage passive candidates through innovative sourcing techn...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by developing AI-driven test automation solutions for airline APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance testing workflows and ensure high-quality software delivery i...

Miami, FLRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate customer satisfaction by providing expert remote technical support. Leverage your engineering skills to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues, ensuring optimal system performance and adheren...

Independence, OHRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$133K - $209K *

Join a dynamic IT team as you safeguard cloud infrastructure, enhance security measures, and lead incident response efforts. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement and ensure robust protecti...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$164K - $252K *

Join a team that's driving technical sales excellence in the Mid-Market and SMB segments. Lead a high-performing group of Solution Architects to enhance customer engagement and accelerate growth throu...

Morrisville, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of technical support by resolving complex issues, collaborating with teams, and training staff to enhance customer experiences and optimize services in a dynamic environment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading system testing efforts for critical USAF missions. Collaborate on process improvements, develop test documents, and execute various testing types to ensure system operabili...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by engaging with clients to translate technical challenges into innovative solutions. This role combines presales expertise, solution design, and hands-on engineering to drive custome...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$250K - $500K+*

Drive innovation by collaborating with hardware teams to enhance tools, evolve compilers, and improve developer experiences, ensuring efficient and effective hardware design processes...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of AI integration by leading complex projects, bridging technical teams and leadership. Drive Agile methodologies, manage risks, and ensure timely deliverables in a dynamic environmen...

Virginia, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$186K - $232K *

Drive customer success by integrating innovative technology solutions, enhancing operational efficiency, and establishing strategic partnerships. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful presentati...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $189K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing information technology solutions within the Department of the Air Force. Drive the implementation and modernization of Tenable architecture to ensure complian...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate your career by designing and optimizing secure, scalable cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure high availability for glo...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential in cloud-native engineering! Contribute to design, automation, and operations of mission-critical video technologies, shaping scalable platform solutions and operational excellen...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $122K *

Transform public infrastructure by leading engineering projects, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance transportation systems and utilities while providin...

Durham, NCRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$75K - $136K *

Elevate your career by designing and developing high-performance systems that ensure security and reliability at scale. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and optimize solutions that...

Cambridge, MARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Deliver impactful project leadership in a multi-phase AI integration program, ensuring timely execution and alignment with strategic goals while fostering collaboration across technical and leadership...

Virginia, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $163K *

Shape the future of our Elastic SIEM solution by leading design, operation, and optimization efforts. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security, availability, and performance while drivin...

Arlington, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $181K *

Join a dynamic team to shape innovative frontend solutions for critical defense applications. Leverage your expertise in React and TypeScript to create intuitive user interfaces that enhance decision...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$162K - $290K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge AI-driven safety solutions, leading firmware and full-stack initiatives. Collaborate across teams to shape technology strategy and deliver impactful products that...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.