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.

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$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

$61k – $225k

Top Companies

Lyft, SCM, Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo, Zimmerman Associates, Inc., Q-Block Computing, The North West Company +39 more

Job Types

96% Full Time, 4% Contract

Top Locations

Washington, CA, Baltimore, San Francisco

Work Model

90% On-Site, 8% Hybrid, 2% Remote

Experience Levels

34% manager, 28% Staff, 20% Lead

We found 10,401 $180k+ staff engineer jobs currently hiring in locations including Washington, CA, Baltimore. Salaries range from $61k to $225k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (90%), Hybrid (8%), Remote (2%). Top employers include Lyft, SCM, Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo and 42 other companies.

Companies Hiring for $180k+ Staff Engineer Jobs

Lyft5 jobs

SCM2 jobs

Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo1 job

Zimmerman Associates, Inc.1 job

Q-Block Computing1 job

The North West Company1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Lead

$61k–$71k

10 jobs

Staff

$65k–$85k

14 jobs

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Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo

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$180k+ Staff Engineer Jobs

Companies Hiring for $180k+ Staff Engineer Jobs

Career Path & Salary Progression

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Staff Growth Product Manager, Business

Staff Growth Product Manager, Business

Senior Engineering Manager, Mapping

Staff Accountant, CPA

Product Manager, Driver Earnings

Product Manager, Driver Earnings

Lead Electrical and Instrumentation Quality Control Inspector

Senior Manager, Project Manager - Global Payment Network Product Solutions

Global Payroll Staff Accountant

Lead Forward Deployed Engineer, Frontier GenAI

Assistant General Manager - GCT

Senior Product Manager, Growth

Principal / Senior Principal Production Operations

Underground Mine Manager

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Business Development Manager

Lead Equipment Assembly Technician

Marketing Director, Brand and Creative

Project Manager (BI & SaaS) - Remote - Contract

Project Manager (18 Months Contract)

Telecommunication Engineering / Project Lead

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Telecom Strategy Director at IDC

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Senior Environmental Scientist/Project Manager

Senior Product Manager - Aviation

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Lead Infant /Toddler Educator

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Digital Product & Customer Experience Leader

Remote Claims Team Lead at ClaimsPro

Remote Claims Team Lead at ClaimsPro

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Director, Education Project

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