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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.

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Staff Engineer in the job market

Last checked October 28, 2026

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Open Staff Engineer roles (9)

Apply for Staff Engineer at Micron Technology on their siteMicron Technology

Staff Engineer

Micron Technology

Boise, ID

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Apply for Staff Engineer at Beckman Coulter on their siteBeckman Coulter

Staff Engineer

Beckman Coulter

Cortland, NY

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Apply for Staff Engineer at AlphaSense on their site

Staff Engineer

AlphaSense

Remote - United States

Listed on AlphaSense’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Staff Engineer at Levi Strauss & Co. on their siteLevi Strauss & Co.

Staff Engineer

Levi Strauss & Co.

Listed on Levi Strauss & Co.’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Staff Engineer at Shipt on their siteShipt

Staff Engineer

Shipt

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Apply for Staff Engineer at Frost Bank on their siteFrost Bank

Staff Engineer

Frost Bank

Listed on Frost Bank’s careers site · Apply there ↗

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.

Listed on Shield AI’s careers site · Apply there ↗

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.

Listed on AlphaSense’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Likely next role (10)

Where Staff Engineers commonly go next: Principal Engineer.

Apply for Principal Engineer at F5 on their site

Principal Engineer

F5

San Jose, CA

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Apply for Principal Engineer at Jabil on their siteJabil

Principal Engineer

Jabil

Chihuahua

Listed on Jabil’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Principal Engineer at Wagmo on their site

Principal Engineer

Wagmo

New York, NY · $200,000 – $250,000 · Remote

Listed on Wagmo’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Principal Engineer at Shipt on their siteShipt

Principal Engineer

Shipt

Listed on Shipt’s careers site · Apply there ↗

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.

Listed on Invenergy’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Intel

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.

Listed on Intel’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Stanley Consultants

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.

Listed on Stanley Consultants’s careers site · Apply there ↗

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.

Listed on Motional’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Intel

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.

Listed on Intel’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Stanley Consultants

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.

Listed on Stanley Consultants’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Roles similar to Staff Engineer (349)

From Distinguished Engineer, Engineering Manager, Principal Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, Software Architect.

Apply for Senior Software Engineer at Kohl's on their site

Senior Software Engineer

Kohl's

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Interdisciplinary

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.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

Apply for Senior Software Engineer at NVIDIA on their siteNVIDIA

Senior Software Engineer

NVIDIA

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F-35 ELECTRONICS ENGINEER

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.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

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.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

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.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

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.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

SUPV Interdisciplinary

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.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

Apply for Principal Engineer at F5 on their site

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.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

Employers hiring Staff Engineers

8 in total, most open roles first.

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