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Edwards Lifesciences
Innovation starts from the heart. Heart valve disease impact millions of lives, spanning all ages and geographies. As communities globally address the...
DualEntry
📍 Location: Remote - this role is available across all EU and LATAM countries with overlap for US ET timezone (NYC HQ) Why This Role Matters Now Sinc...
Netrix Global
About The Opportunity This Tier 1 Support Technician role is a remote position based in the Philippines. At Netrix Global, the Tier 1 Support Technici...
Piramidal
Piramidal is looking for senior software engineers - frontend, backend, and infra - who are excited about solving difficult problems at the boundary o...
Rhythm
We are a KP-backed startup that is solving sleep apnea for 1bn people. We are looking for an exceptional ML/AI engineer to help build human simulators...
AutoRaptor
5+ years of professional .NET development with strong Cfundamentals Proven experience with ASP.NET Core and modern .NET (6/7/8) Azure cloud experience...
Arise App
Arise is a globally active weight-loss app with over 8 million downloads and a 4.7 rating on the App Store. Our mission is simple but ambitious: empow...
agex IT gmbh
For a project we are looking for a Senior Python Developer (f/m/d). Aufgaben Data Integration and Processing • analysis and implementation of defined ...
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Role Summary: We are looking for a Level 1 Full Stack & Mobile App Developer who can work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating with the...
Instacart
We're transforming the grocery industry At Instacart, we invite the world to share love through food because we believe everyone should have access to...
SumUp
Our Billing and Subscriptions team sits at the heart of how SumUp's merchants pay for, manage, and grow with our products. We own the billing engine, ...
360dialog GmbH
About Us 360Dialog is the leading Whatsapp platform for Independent Software Providers. We are hosting the Whatsapp channels for more than 800 softwar...
Whow Games GmbH
We are Whow Games — and you can become part of it! We are a team of more than 50 people from a wide range of nationalities: passionate gamers, experie...
Bolt Technology
<gh-intro> <text> We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join Bolt's Data Platform Insights team. You'll build and evolve the...
Particula
Hi, we are Particula, the leading rating provider for digital assets! Our mission? To make the market for digital assets more accessible, secure and t...
Diptyque Paris
Job Title: Data Analyst Location: Remote About Us: At Diptyque Paris, we believe that behind every number and dataset lies a storyâone that can insp...
Diptyque Paris
Job Title: Data Analyst Location: Remote About Us: At Diptyque Paris, we believe that behind every number and dataset lies a storyâone that can insp...
Diptyque Paris
Job Title: Data Analyst Location: Remote About Us: At Diptyque Paris, we believe that behind every number and dataset lies a storyâone that can insp...
Keyrus
🌟Join KEYRUS and transform the future with us! 🌟 Who are we? At Keyrus, we are passionate about innovation and technology. We are a French company w...
IonQ
We are looking for a Senior Research Software Engineer for our Global R&D team at IonQ. You'd build the software our quantum scientists rely on for la...
Bubblehouse
We're a fast-growing custom & private loyalty platform powering programs for household-name brands. Small, fully-remote team across the US and Europe....
Pencil
About us: At Pencil, we are driving innovation in advertising technology through our state-of-the-art SaaS product, which harnesses Generative AI to r...
Playlist
About the Company: At Playlist, life's richest moments happen when people step away from screens to move, connect, explore, and play. We're building t...
TekSynap
Responsibilities & Qualifications We are seeking a Software Systems Engineer REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience 5+ years relevant experience Demonstra...
neocom
We at neocom are building shop agents for online retailers. Customers can chat naturally, get clear guidance, and find the right product faster, just ...
Articulate
We’re hiring Software Engineers to join the Integrations team within the Expansion product group! The mission of this team is to increase the efficien...
Perry Street Software
As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will help run the cloud infrastructure that powers our Ruby API for our family of LGBTQ+ mobile dating apps. We are l...
aedifion GmbH
About us At aedifion, you will actively shape the future of energy-efficient building operations. Our mission is to make existing buildings smarter, m...
TechBiz Global GmbH
At TechBiz Global, we are providing recruitment service to our TOP clients from our portfolio. We are currently looking for a dedicated Senior Quality...
Global Market Solutions GmbH
GMS is an operational consultancy with expertise in data and digital systems. Whether digitalisation, data & analytics or compliance - our consultants...
Proxify
About us: Talent has no borders. Proxify's mission is to connect top developers around the world with opportunities they deserve. So, it doesn't mat...
Atom Computing
At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented com...
Virtasant (virtasant.com)
Virtasant is both a cloud optimization company (roles available for that area too!) and a staffing agency for some of our clients - they trust us to f...
Whow Games GmbH
We are Whow Games — and you can become part of it! We are a team of more than 50 people from a wide range of nationalities: passionate gamers, experie...
Würth Cloud Services GmbH
Würth Cloud Services GmbH is a dynamic and rapidly growing startup within the Würth Group. As a spin-off of the global market leader Würth, we combine...
1KOMMA5˚
1KOMMA5° At 1KOMMA5°, we pursue a clear vision: Living on wind and sunlight forever for free. To make this a reality, we are building the energy syste...
Puntt AI
Puntt AI is the system of record for enterprise marketing compliance. Our AI agents turn hours of manual brand and packaging review into minutes of au...
Ai2 / Allen Institute for AI
We're hiring a senior software engineer for AI for the Planet at Ai2. We build production ML systems for conservation, oceans, climate, and Earth obse...
Trayd
Trayd is building the operating system for construction payroll and back office. We make payroll fast and compliant for workers and subcontractors in ...
SalesJack
SalesJack is a sales software platform (CRM + prospecting service) for independent businesses in the construction supply industry. Growing quickly and...
Column (https://column.com/)
Column is building the infrastructure that powers the US dollar globally. We're a software first company, but also own a nationally chartered bank tha...
August Health (https://augusthealth.com/)
We're building an operating platform for senior care (assisted living, memory care) in the US & Canada. We aim to be the system of record for everythi...
Bucket Robotics (YC S24)
Bucket Robotics turns CAD files into production-ready computer vision models that detect defects instantly with zero manual labeling and no multi-mont...
Neo.Tax
Neo.Tax automates R&D tax credits and software cost capitalization for enterprises. We ingest data from project management, payroll, identity, and fin...
Forward Deployed Engineer - backend - python
Small stealth team in the property management space, building AI agents that run real operations, where agents and humans work as one team rather than...
DataSF (City & County of San Francisco)
DataSF is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to help us build out the city's central Snowflake platform, which will ultimately power the majority of S...
Lysk
Lysk is a European defence startup, based between Paris and Warsaw. Our mission is to create modern software tailored for hostile environments. Our cu...
Odyssey
Odyssey is building the leading financial technology platform for school choice. We help families access funding for tuition, tutors, curriculum, soft...
Nof1
We are Nof1, an AI research lab applying AI to trading and forecasting. We recently closed a $15M funding round and are looking for senior engineers a...
Kadoa
Kadoa is the web data layer for finance. We use the best coding agents to produce the most accurate web datasets, so the leading investment firms can ...
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Staff engineer positions represent the top of the individual contributor career ladder, where your technical decisions shape the trajectory of entire engineering organizations. Staff engineers operate beyond team boundaries, solving problems that span multiple systems, defining architectural standards, and ensuring technical coherence across the company. The role requires a rare combination of deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence without direct authority. Day-to-day work varies significantly but typically includes driving major architectural initiatives, mentoring senior engineers, evaluating build-vs-buy decisions, reviewing critical system designs, representing engineering in cross-functional leadership discussions, and writing technical vision documents. Staff engineers are expected to identify the most impactful problems to solve and create clarity in ambiguous situations. Salaries for staff positions range from $170k to $250k+ in base compensation, with total packages at top companies reaching $350k-$500k+ including equity and bonuses. The hiring process emphasizes system design at scale, cross-team collaboration, leadership impact, and the ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences. Staff roles differ significantly between companies — at startups you might be the technical anchor for the entire engineering team, while at larger companies you might focus on a specific technical domain. LeetHire connects staff-level engineers with roles that match their expertise and ambitions through confidential, anonymous job search.
Staff engineers drive technical strategy across multiple teams, architect solutions for the company's most complex problems, mentor senior engineers, and ensure technical quality at an organizational level. They write technical vision documents, lead architecture reviews, evaluate technology choices, and often serve as the bridge between engineering leadership and individual teams. The scope extends far beyond code — staff engineers shape how the organization builds software.
Staff engineer base salaries range from $170k to $250k+, with total compensation packages at top companies reaching $350k-$500k+ including equity and bonuses. Compensation varies significantly by company stage, location, and domain expertise. Companies competing for staff-level talent in areas like distributed systems, ML infrastructure, or security often offer premium packages.
At startups and smaller companies, staff engineers are often the most senior technical person, setting architectural direction for the entire product and wearing many hats. At mid-size companies, they typically own a technical domain and drive cross-team initiatives. At large companies, staff engineers may focus on specific areas like infrastructure, security, or developer experience, with clearly defined scope and impact expectations.
Beyond deep technical expertise, staff engineers need exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal), the ability to influence across organizational boundaries, strategic thinking about technology investments, and a track record of delivering high-impact projects. Understanding business context, navigating organizational dynamics, and knowing when to drive consensus versus making decisive calls are equally critical.
Most staff engineers have 8-15+ years of experience, though the timeline varies. The path typically goes from senior engineer to staff over 3-5 years, but it depends on the opportunities available, the company's promotion criteria, and your ability to demonstrate organizational-level impact. Some engineers reach staff level faster at rapidly growing companies where scope expands quickly.