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.

6,205+ Jobs50 new this weekUpdated Apr 24, 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

$60k – $170k

Top Companies

Carvana, Placements24, Ashburn Consulting LLC, Veeam, Lockheed Martin, Crossover +42 more

Job Types

92% Full Time, 6% Contract, 2% Internship

Top Locations

CA, Toronto, Arlington, Washington

Work Model

86% On-Site, 8% Hybrid, 6% Remote

Experience Levels

26% Lead, 26% principal, 24% Staff

We found 6,205 $180k+ staff engineer jobs currently hiring in locations including CA, Toronto, Arlington. 50 new positions were added this week at companies like Carvana, Ashburn Consulting LLC, Veeam. Salaries range from $60k to $170k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (86%), Hybrid (8%), Remote (6%). Top employers include Carvana, Placements24, Ashburn Consulting LLC and 45 other companies.

Companies Hiring for $180k+ Staff Engineer Jobs

Carvana2 jobs

Placements242 jobs

Ashburn Consulting LLC1 job

Veeam1 job

Lockheed Martin1 job

Crossover1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Lead

$75k–$82k

13 jobs

Staff

$120k–$170k

12 jobs

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Carvana

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Ashburn Consulting LLC

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State Inspection Technician Post Production

Carvana

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Expert Sales Engineer for Data Security Solutions and AI

Veeam

3d ago

C-C5ISRT Business Development and Strategy Senior Staff

Lockheed Martin

4d ago

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$180k+ Staff Engineer Jobs

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Career Path & Salary Progression

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Team Lead, Market Operations - Tracy, CA

Principal Sales Consultant

State Inspection Technician Post Production

Expert Sales Engineer for Data Security Solutions and AI

C-C5ISRT Business Development and Strategy Senior Staff

Lead Instructional Coach, Alpha - $200,000/year USD

Lead Food Scientist - Sensory & Consumer Insights

Structural Engineer

Manager, Operations Management

Investment Specialist (Senior Investment Product Manager)

Plant Manager

Web Developer

Platform-Focused Product Manager in Legal Technology

IT Product Manager - Hybrid & Growth Focus

Lead hand/labourer - Carpenter

AI Product Manager

Commercial Roof Estimator / Project Manager

Business Development Manager

Assistant Program Operations Manager

Production Supervisor - (Weekend Shift)

Marketing Automation Campaign Delivery Manager (US)

Marketing Business Partner

Restaurant Assistant Manager

Pharmacy Sales Representative

Lead Data Analyst - Energy Spot Markets

ERP - HCM/Finance Project Manager - Hybrid - Greater Toronto Area

Lead Backend Engineer: Scale & Innovate APIs

Staff Backend Engineer: Build a Scalable Ad Tech Platform

Principal Product Manager

Drive AI-Powered Software Development as Staff Engineer in Real Estate

Lead Data Scientist for Product Insights

Lead Agronomist

Specialist Process Engineer

Principal Software Developer, TakeOff

Organizational Development Manager (WMS Band 1)

Lead AWS Cloud DevOps Engineer (Remote - Namer)

Senior Principal Engineer, Undersea Manufacturing & DFM

Senior Full Stack Engineer; Tech Lead

Service Ontario - Customer Support Specialist (Bilingual EN/FR)

Claim Specialist – Bodily Injury (Remote Workers)

Entry-level Staff Auditor - Financial Statement Audits

Global Category Manager Principal

Lead Technical Writer for API Documentation and Automation Tools

Lead Structural Engineer for Power Sector

Operations Manager, Asphalt & Construction

Staff Appraiser -Valuations : Los Angeles, CA

Personal Trainer

Senior Product Manager Toronto, Canada

Senior Product Manager

Lead Industrial Engineer - Process Optimization

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