Browse developer jobs with salaries starting at $200k+. These premium positions offer competitive compensation packages for experienced engineers.
Showing 28 of 28 jobs in the $200k+ range
Lavendo
About the CompanyOur client is a hyper-growth $25M Series A startup transforming how small and medium businesses handle customer calls through an AI-p...
Engineers Gate
Engineers Gate Manager LP Job Title: Portfolio Manager Location: U.S Remote *Telecommuting role to be performed anywhere in the U.S. DUTIES: Manage in...
OpenAI
About the TeamLike every team at OpenAI, the Marketing team contributes to our broader mission of ensuring responsible and widespread adoption of arti...
PermitFlow
PermitFlow is redefining how America builds. Weâre an applied AI company serving the nationâs builders, tackling one of the largest information ch...
Valon Tech
About the CompanyValon is building the AI-native operating system for regulated finance, starting with mortgage servicing. We're a Series C company ba...
Duolingo
Our mission is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally accessible. Our culture is eng-driven, friendly, and very data-drive...
Faraday (https://faraday.so/)
Faraday is automating the back office for the $600B home services industry (HVAC, plumbers, electricians). Contractors are buried in essential paperwo...
Phare Health
R1 is thrilled to introduce R37, committed to transforming healthcare financial performance so providers can focus on delivering exceptional care. R37...
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By brin...
Piq Energy
https://jobs.gem.com/piqenergy/am9icG9zdDp5j21vRWEpgIUq005H6... Piq Energy builds software that helps renewable and large-load developers get project...
Parts Order
We are building AI-powered spatial audio tools that make Dolby Atmos mastering accessible to artists, labels and engineers. Seed-stage, fully remote (...
Virio.ai
We're AI marketer that writes LinkedIn content for every employee at your company. Grew over $1 million ARR in 30 days. Hiring: Product Engineer - S...
Zefr
Company Zefr is the leading global technology company enabling responsible marketing in walled garden social environments. Zefr’s solutions empower b...
PermitFlow (YC W22)
PermitFlow’s mission is to streamline and simplify construction permitting in the $1.6 trillion United States construction market. Our software reduce...
Prompt Health
Prompt Health is a fast-growing Healthcare SaaS company with over $100M in ARR, growing 100%+ YoY. We build software used by large healthcare organiza...
String (https://www.usestring.ai/)
Collecting data from the web is painful with custom scripts everywhere, Cloudflare roadblocks, and pricey infrastructure. I’m Rohit, the CEO at Strin...
HomeVision
We have three open roles: - Engineer - Hybrid SFO I'm looking for an junior-to-senior software engineer to work with me (CTO) directly. Our systems p...
DualEntry
Weâre hiring the most ambitious and hardcore engineers across Canada, Europe and LATAM. Experience level doesnât matter; what matters is how ambit...
BNSF Railway
The range represents the amount bnsf | tech reasonably expects to pay for the position based on the level, scope, and responsibilities of the role. I...
BNSF Railway
be part of a team that values safety, inclusion, and excellence we are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nationâs freight across ...
Confluent
Weâre not just building better tech. Weâre rewriting how data moves and what the world can do with it. With Confluent, data doesnât sit still. O...
BNSF Railway
be part of a team that values safety, inclusion, and excellence we are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nationâs freight across ...
BNSF Railway
be part of a team that values safety, inclusion, and excellence we are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nationâs freight across ...
Mitre Media
About Mitre Media Mitre Media is redefining FinTech with AI-driven tools that empower millions of investors. Our portfolio, including Dividend.com and...
BNSF Railway
The posted range for this position represents the amount bnsf | tech reasonably expects to pay for the position based on the level, scope, and respons...
GNO Partners
Why Join Us? Fully remote Amazon consulting agency. High-performance culture: hard work, speed, over-delivery, and trust. Competitive Compensation: To...
Clay Labs
About ClayOur mission is to help organizations turn any growth idea into reality.We see growth as a creative practice, not a formula. Finding and reac...
Rula
We believe that mental health is just as important as physical health. We recognize that mental health issues can be complex and multifaceted, and we ...
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Developer jobs paying $200k+ in base salary represent the pinnacle of individual contributor compensation, targeting principal engineers, distinguished engineers, staff+ engineers at top-tier companies, and highly specialized technical experts. At this level, total compensation packages frequently reach $350k-$700k+ when including equity (RSUs or options), annual bonuses, and signing bonuses. These positions exist primarily at large tech companies (FAANG-level), well-funded growth-stage startups, hedge funds, and companies in competitive markets for scarce technical talent. Developers earning $200k+ are expected to define technical strategy at the organizational level, solve the hardest cross-cutting problems, represent engineering in executive discussions, and attract and retain other top engineers. The scope of impact extends well beyond code — these roles require deep technical expertise combined with exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence without authority. The hiring process is extremely selective, often involving 6+ rounds with strong emphasis on system design at scale, leadership impact, and cultural alignment. Stock compensation becomes the primary lever for compensation growth at this level, with base salary increases being incremental compared to equity grants. Understanding total compensation, tax implications (ISO vs NSO options, RSU vesting schedules, 83(b) elections), and negotiation strategy is essential for maximizing earnings. LeetHire helps principal and staff engineers explore $200k+ opportunities anonymously, ensuring your current employer never knows you are looking.
Developer positions above $200k typically require extensive experience in system design, technical leadership, and strategic decision-making. These roles often include senior staff, principal engineers, and engineering leadership positions.
Principal and distinguished engineers, staff+ engineers at FAANG and FAANG-adjacent companies, senior engineers at top-paying companies (Netflix, Stripe, Coinbase), specialized roles in ML/AI infrastructure, security engineering leads, and engineering directors. Quantitative developers at hedge funds and fintech companies also frequently exceed $200k base. These roles require significant organizational impact and typically 8-15+ years of relevant experience.
Equity dominates at this level. While base salary may range from $200k-$280k, equity grants at public companies typically add $100k-$400k+ annually in RSU value. At pre-IPO companies, option grants can be worth millions in a successful outcome. Understanding the difference between ISOs and NSOs, evaluating 409A valuations, and planning for tax-efficient exercise strategies becomes essential financial planning.
Top payers include Netflix (no equity, high base), Meta, Google, Apple, Amazon (L6+), Stripe, Databricks, Snowflake, Coinbase, and select hedge funds (Two Sigma, Citadel, Jane Street). Many well-funded Series C+ startups also offer $200k+ base to attract senior talent. Company stage, funding, and revenue model are better indicators of compensation ceiling than company name alone.
Have competing offers — they are the single most powerful negotiation tool. Understand your total compensation including equity, bonus, signing bonus, and benefits. Research compensation data on platforms like Levels.fyi and Glassdoor. Focus negotiations on equity and signing bonuses, which have more flexibility than base salary at this level. Consider working with a compensation negotiation coach for packages where even a 5% improvement represents $15k-$25k+ annually.
Total compensation at $200k+ base typically ranges from $350k to $700k+ annually. At L6/Staff level at Google or Meta, total comp averages $400k-$550k. At Netflix, $200k-$300k+ base without equity. At top hedge funds, total comp can exceed $500k-$1M for quantitative developers. These figures include base salary, equity (RSUs or options at current market value), annual performance bonuses, and signing bonuses amortized over their vesting period.