Occupation
Staff Engineer
A staff engineer is a senior individual-contributor software engineer who drives system design decisions and technical leadership across a team or product area without managing people directly. They set direction on distributed systems architecture, perform high-leverage code review, and mentor other engineers to raise the technical bar of the organization. The role typically requires 8+ years of engineering experience and is a common track for engineers who want to stay hands-on technically while gaining influence comparable to a senior manager.
How much does a Staff Engineer make?
Too few Staff Engineer postings state pay to publish a median yet: 3 of 9 open roles do, and we wait for 25.
Who is hiring for Staff Engineer roles?
9 open Staff Engineer roles from 8 employers; the most at AlphaSense, Beckman Coulter and Frost Bank.
From employers’ own postings, as of.
Staff Engineer in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
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Open Staff Engineer roles (9)
Staff Engineer
Micron Technology
Boise, ID
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Staff Engineer
Beckman Coulter
Cortland, NY
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Staff Engineer
AlphaSense
Remote - United States
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Staff Engineer
Levi Strauss & Co.
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Staff Engineer
Shipt
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Staff Engineer
Frost Bank
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Staff Engineer, OEM Platform Integration
Motional
Full-time · Pittsburgh, PA · $144,000 – $191,250
This role coordinates the technical and programmatic integration of Motional's autonomous driving system with vehicle manufacturer platforms, managing hardware compatibility, cross-functional teams, and delivery timelines. It suits experienced automotive engineers who have managed complex OEM partnerships and can orchestrate multi-disciplinary programs from design through validation.
Listed on Motional’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment
Shield AI
Full-time · Dallas, TX · $120,000 – $190,000
Shield AI seeks a hands-on Staff Engineer to oversee production equipment, test systems, and manufacturing infrastructure that supports their defense-tech operations. This role suits experienced equipment engineers who thrive in complex manufacturing environments and can drive reliability, safety, and throughput improvements across electromechanical systems.
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Staff Platform Engineer, Core Cloud Platform
AlphaSense
Remote - United States · $223,100 – $305,000
This Staff Engineer role leads the architectural evolution of AlphaSense's Kubernetes and AWS cloud platform, serving hundreds of internal services and engineers globally. You'll own infrastructure operations, design scalability solutions for rapid growth, and build tooling that makes complex cloud systems more manageable through AI integration.
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Likely next role (10)
Where Staff Engineers commonly go next: Principal Engineer.
Principal Engineer
F5
San Jose, CA
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Principal Engineer
Jabil
Chihuahua
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Principal Engineer
Wagmo
New York, NY · $200,000 – $250,000 · Remote
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Principal Engineer
Shipt
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Principal Engineer, SCADA Engineering (BESS)
Invenergy
Full-time · $155,000 – $180,000
This role leads SCADA systems engineering and integration for battery energy storage projects, overseeing technical architecture from design through commissioning while supporting solar and wind installations as needed. It suits experienced power systems engineers who can manage complex control system integration, coordinate with multiple teams, and mentor others on best practices across renewable energy platforms.
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Principal Engineer, Hybrid Bonding Module
Intel
Full-time · Hillsboro, OR · $211,400 – $298,440
A Principal Engineer role leading the development and manufacturing scale-up of hybrid bonding technology for advanced semiconductor packaging. This position suits experienced process engineers with deep expertise in wafer bonding, equipment development, and high-volume manufacturing who can drive innovation across chiplet and advanced packaging architectures.
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Principal Engineer / Senior Project Manager - Transportation
Stanley Consultants
Full-time · Des Moines, IA
A principal-level engineering role leading transportation infrastructure projects from planning through delivery, suited to someone with highway design and project management expertise who wants to mentor staff and help grow the consulting practice.
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Principal Engineer, Data & ML Infrastructure
Motional
Boston, MA · $200,000 – $275,000 · Remote
This role leads the design and operation of large-scale cloud infrastructure that validates autonomous driving models through simulation and data analysis at Motional. It suits engineers with deep experience building distributed systems, orchestration platforms, and data pipelines who are ready to mentor teams and shape architectural direction in a mission-driven setting.
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Principal Engineer - Standard Cell Design
Intel
Full-time · $220,920 – $311,890
Intel is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the design and optimization of standard cell libraries that form the foundation of their semiconductor products. This role combines deep circuit design expertise with technical leadership, requiring someone who can drive innovation in power, performance, and area optimization while mentoring engineers and collaborating across product and technology teams.
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Principal Engineer / Project Manager - Transportation
Stanley Consultants
Full-time · Austin, TX
Stanley Consultants seeks a Principal Engineer and Project Manager to lead complex highway and transportation infrastructure projects in Austin, managing design, scheduling, budgets, and team development. This hybrid role suits experienced engineers passionate about directing large-scale transportation initiatives and developing the firm's Texas presence.
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Kohl's
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U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command
Fort Belvoir, VA · $121,785 – $158,322
This role leads a technical workforce supporting Army Intelligence and Security Command operations globally, managing logistics for intelligence systems and mentoring professional staff. It suits experienced engineers or architects with federal service background who can coordinate complex infrastructure projects and drive program delivery in a defense environment.
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Senior Software Engineer
NVIDIA
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Naval Air Systems Command
Fort Worth, TX · $115,711 – $150,426
A federal engineering leadership role overseeing technical teams and solving complex challenges for military aircraft and weapons systems sustainment. This suits experienced engineers ready to step into management and take responsibility for program-level decisions.
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SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER / ARCHITECT
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command
Kittery, ME · $142,452 – $185,193
This is a supervisory engineering or architecture role with NAVFAC where you oversee design and construction projects for military facilities, managing both in-house staff and contractors from initial concept through completion. The position suits licensed professionals with several years of project and design management experience who can lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure compliance with federal acquisition and engineering standards.
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ENGINEER (GENERAL) SUPERVISOR
U.S. Marine Corps
Albany, GA · $106,437 – $138,370
This federal engineering supervisory position oversees multi-disciplinary teams delivering mechanical, civil, structural, and electrical engineering services for military installation construction and facility maintenance projects. The role demands hands-on technical expertise in complex utility systems alongside personnel management and strategic coordination across installation divisions.
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SUPERVISORY INTERDISCIPLINARY (ENGINEERING & ARCHITECT)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Concord, CA · $133,060 – $172,980
This is a supervisory federal engineering position managing resident engineers on defense construction projects, directing field and office engineering work, and handling contract administration. It suits experienced engineers or architects with PE or RA licensure ready to move into management of construction operations for the Department of Defense.
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Defense Information Systems Agency
Fort Meade, Maryland · $169,279 – $197,200
This is a management position overseeing long-range IT planning and enterprise architecture for a military cyber command, requiring candidates to guide network technology strategy and advise senior leaders on infrastructure modernization. It suits experienced engineers or computer scientists with backgrounds in complex systems design, telecommunications networks, and cloud infrastructure who are ready to step into a federal supervisory role.
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Principal Engineer
F5
San Jose, CA
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SUPERVISORY INTERDISCIPLINARY(SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER) (TITLE 5)
Air National Guard Units
Jacksonville, FL · $106,437 – $138,370
This is a supervisory role managing engineering teams and operations for the Florida National Guard, requiring both technical engineering expertise and proven leadership experience overseeing multiple staff members and organizational functions. The position involves strategic planning, resource optimization, policy development, and accountability for subordinate supervisors' performance.
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Employers hiring Staff Engineers
8 in total, most open roles first.
- AAlphaSense2 roles
- Beckman Coulter1 role
- Frost Bank1 role
- Levi Strauss & Co.1 role
- Micron Technology1 role
- MMotional1 role
- SAShield AI1 role
- Shipt1 role