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.

6,354+ JobsUpdated Apr 22, 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

$0k – $338k

Top Companies

CSL, BAE Systems, Connectivity Source |T-Mobile Authorized Retailer, BAE Systems USA, Viasat, Carlton National Resources +39 more

Job Types

92% Full Time, 8% Contract

Top Locations

CA, Washington, Herndon, Bethesda

Work Model

78% On-Site, 18% Hybrid, 4% Remote

Experience Levels

32% manager, 30% principal, 20% Staff

We found 6,354 $180k+ staff engineer jobs currently hiring in locations including CA, Washington, Herndon. Salaries range from $0k to $338k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (78%), Hybrid (18%), Remote (4%). Top employers include CSL, BAE Systems, Connectivity Source |T-Mobile Authorized Retailer and 42 other companies.

Companies Hiring for $180k+ Staff Engineer Jobs

CSL5 jobs

BAE Systems2 jobs

Connectivity Source |T-Mobile Authorized Retailer1 job

BAE Systems USA1 job

Viasat1 job

Carlton National Resources1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Lead

$0k–$0k

9 jobs

Staff

$85k–$261k

10 jobs

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T-Mobile Retail District Manager

Connectivity Source |T-Mobile Authorized Retailer

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$180k+ Staff Engineer Jobs

Companies Hiring for $180k+ Staff Engineer Jobs

Career Path & Salary Progression

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T-Mobile Retail District Manager

Senior Principal IT Security Specialist

Staff Security Specialist, Threat Hunter

Business Development Manager - Inside Sales

Sales Development Manager

DevOps Engineer IV

Lead Concierge at West Half

Non-Financial Risk Programs Lead - Technology and Operations Risk Management - Director

Public Relations, Lead (18-month fixed-term contract)

School Policy Staff Attorney & Children's Staff Attorney

Principal Pre-sales Engineer - ALM (Automotive)

Research and Development Manager

Lead Frontend Developer // Remote // 7KC

Business Development Manager for Mortgage Broker Relations

Corporate Counsel, Federal

Cybersecurity Mid Market Sales Engineer

Hardware Project Manager

Engineering Manager: Kafka UI, Tableflow & Governance UI

Engineering Manager for Cloud Solutions

Principal Azure Solutions Engineer/Architect (Hybrid, DC area)

Principal - Lower School; PreK - 3rd Grade

Lead UI/UX Developer in Securitization

Senior Communications Team Lead

Senior Supply Chain Program Manager - Herndon, VA

Project Manager, Northern Corridors, Barrie

Regional Marketing Manager, Startups

ISSO (Cybersecurity) Engineer- Level 4

Lead Maintenance Engineer — Luxury Hotel Operations

Transportation & Logistics Manager

Tech Bus Dev Manager

Senior Information Technology Project Manager

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Site Industrial Engineer and Project Manager

Principal Process Engineer

Lead Business Intelligence Analyst (Adobe Analytics + Power BI)

Senior Project Manager (Construction)

Principal Database Admin

Project Manager-Development

Principal Scientist

Principal Scientist

Principal Scientist

Principal Scientist

Principal Scientist

Site Industrial Engineer and Project Manager

High School Vice Principal

Lead Business Analyst — Salesforce Service Cloud (Techno Functional)

Lead Designer for Web - REMOTE

Principal Software Engineer

Lead Video Editor | 100% Remote | Full Time

Sr. Project Manager (15+ Years of experience+ PMP+ CSM Required) - (Remote Role but need Locals to attend meetings)

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