How do I qualify for $180k+ $180k+ staff engineer roles?

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.

Are $180k+ $180k+ staff engineer jobs remote?

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.

What companies pay $180k+ for $180k+ staff engineer roles?

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

8,547+ JobsUpdated May 18, 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

$89k – $486k

Top Companies

Speechify, Walden Security, Mozilla, Cresco, Okta, Inc., Roku +10 more

Job Types

98% Full Time, 2% Part Time

Top Locations

Fall River, Houston, Texas, Greenville, Toronto, Ontario

Work Model

86% On-Site, 10% Remote, 4% Hybrid

Experience Levels

62% Lead, 16% Staff, 12% manager

We found 8,547 $180k+ staff engineer jobs currently hiring in locations including Fall River, Houston, Texas, Greenville. Salaries range from $89k to $486k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (86%), Remote (10%), Hybrid (4%). Top employers include Speechify, Walden Security, Mozilla and 13 other companies.

Companies Hiring for $180k+ Staff Engineer Jobs

Speechify28 jobs

Walden Security4 jobs

Mozilla2 jobs

Cresco2 jobs

Okta, Inc.2 jobs

Roku2 jobs

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Lead

$247k–$486k

31 jobs

Staff

$190k–$281k

8 jobs

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Companies Hiring for $180k+ Staff Engineer Jobs

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