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High-paying roles typically require 3–8+ years of experience, specialized technical skills, and a track record of impactful work. Strong system design and leadership abilities are also valued.

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Many high-paying roles offer remote or hybrid work. Remote positions are common at top tech companies and well-funded startups that pay competitively regardless of location.

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FAANG companies, unicorn startups, top-tier consulting firms, and finance/fintech companies frequently offer $180k+ total compensation for experienced $180k+ staff engineer professionals.

10,256+ Jobs50 new this weekUpdated Jun 8, 2026

$180k+ Staff Engineer Jobs

These $180k+ staff engineer positions offer $180k+ in total compensation. High-paying roles require strong experience and specialized skills, but reward top talent with premium compensation packages.

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Salary Range

$48k – $175k

Top Companies

HDR, The Parlor Magazine, Millennium EMS Solutions Ltd., TryApplyNow, Airbus, Boeing +42 more

Job Types

96% Full Time, 4% Contract

Top Locations

Washington, CA, Arlington, Bethesda

Work Model

82% On-Site, 16% Hybrid, 2% Remote

Experience Levels

36% principal, 28% manager, 22% Staff

We found 10,256 $180k+ staff engineer jobs currently hiring in locations including Washington, CA, Arlington. 50 new positions were added this week at companies like Millennium EMS Solutions Ltd., TryApplyNow, Airbus. Salaries range from $48k to $175k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (82%), Hybrid (16%), Remote (2%). Top employers include HDR, The Parlor Magazine, Millennium EMS Solutions Ltd. and 45 other companies.

Companies Hiring for $180k+ Staff Engineer Jobs

HDR2 jobs

The Parlor Magazine2 jobs

Millennium EMS Solutions Ltd.1 job

TryApplyNow1 job

Airbus1 job

Boeing1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

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$150k–$175k

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Lead Agronomist - Sustainable Agriculture

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Airframe Design Manager at Airbus Mirabel

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Industrial Security Manager

Boeing

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Principal, Product Design

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Companies Hiring for $180k+ Staff Engineer Jobs

Career Path & Salary Progression

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Environmental Scientist and Project Manager at MEMS

Lead Agronomist - Sustainable Agriculture

Airframe Design Manager at Mirabel

Industrial Security Manager

Principal, Product Design

Post-Doctoral Fellow (SRI) - Biological Sciences - Temporary Full-time

Staff Public Relations Rep with Security Clearance

Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) Project Manager

Customer Care Representative, Wholesale Customer Centre - Victoria

Program Manager, Law Enforcement Operations

Staff Privacy Analyst - HYBRID

Shop Mechanic

Director, Solutions Architecture – National Security, Worldwide Public Sector

Summer Delivery Driver & Shop Labourer

Science Writer (Infectious Diseases)

Principal Structural Geologist

Team Lead, LED Screen Motion Gfx Designer

Lead Graphic Designer

Industrial Wastewater Program Lead - Oil, Gas and Chemicals Practice

Principal Full Stack Web Developer (Remote)

Lead Policy Analyst (Hybrid)

Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack (Python, Java, AWS, CI/CD, GenAI)

Industrial Wastewater Program Lead - Oil, Gas and Chemicals Practice

Early Career or Mid-Career Principal Investigator

Talent Acquisition Operations Program Manager

Photojournalism Fellow

Community Reporter Fellow

National Contract Logistics Quality & Regulatory Manager

Communications Program Manager

Program Manager, Marketing

Information Technology Project Manager - Dynamics 365 / Power Platform

Staff Data Scientist, (Global Security)

Lead Specialist, Enterprise Customer Success

Java Developer

Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure - Marimo Northfield, NJ, USA

Quality Control Inspector

Project Manager II

Correctional Officer - Thunder Bay Correctional Centre - Unilingual English and

Postal Worker - Flexible Hours

Senior Producer and Project Manager

Data Analytics Consultant

Food Service Supervisor BOH

Training Coordinator

Communications and Marketing Fellow, Part-Time

Lead Data Scientist - AgenticAI

Telecommunications Project Manager

Technical Manager, Risk Assessments

Marketing Project Manager

Project Manager, IT & Operations

Senior Ground Systems Program Manager

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