What does a staff engineer do?

A staff engineer sets technical direction across teams, drives architectural decisions, mentors senior engineers, and often represents the engineering organization in cross-functional strategy discussions.

What is the salary for a staff engineer?

Total compensation for staff engineer roles ranges from $180k to $320k+, including base salary, equity, and bonuses. FAANG and top startups pay at the upper end.

How do I become a staff engineer?

Build a track record of leading high-impact projects, develop deep expertise in a domain, contribute to org-wide technical strategy, and demonstrate influence beyond your immediate team.

9,620+ JobsUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Staff Engineer Jobs

Staff Engineer roles represent the top of the individual contributor or management ladder. These positions combine deep technical expertise with organizational influence, commanding $180k–$320k+ in total compensation at leading tech companies.

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Salary Range

$52k – $215k

Top Companies

Northrop Grumman, LTC Solutions, L.L.C., 40HRS New York, The Media Trust, ChatGPT Jobs, EM Dynamics +43 more

Job Types

100% Full Time

Top Locations

Washington, CA, Arlington, New York

Work Model

82% On-Site, 12% Hybrid, 6% Remote

Experience Levels

28% Staff, 22% manager, 14% Director+

We found 9,620 staff engineer jobs currently hiring in locations including Washington, CA, Arlington. Salaries range from $52k to $215k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (82%), Hybrid (12%), Remote (6%). Top employers include Northrop Grumman, LTC Solutions, L.L.C., 40HRS New York and 46 other companies.

Companies Hiring for Staff Engineer Jobs

Northrop Grumman2 jobs

LTC Solutions, L.L.C.1 job

40HRS New York1 job

The Media Trust1 job

ChatGPT Jobs1 job

EM Dynamics1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Lead

$81k–$210k

6 jobs

Staff

$72k–$130k

14 jobs

Director+

$155k–$190k

7 jobs

Latest Jobs Added

Junior Staff Accountant

LTC Solutions, L.L.C.

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Director of Pharmacy

40HRS New York

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Sales & Business Development Manager

The Media Trust

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Staff Engineer Jobs

Companies Hiring for Staff Engineer Jobs

Career Path & Salary Progression

Latest Jobs Added

Junior Staff Accountant

Director of Pharmacy

Sales & Business Development Manager

AI Content Writer - Remote

Manufacturing Program Manager

Supervisory Trial Attorney/ Deputy Chief

Tax Staff Accountant

Lead Mechanical Engineer - Integrated Manufacturing

Data Visualization/Web Designer

Aerospace Engineer Level IV

Medical Staff Coordinator, , Medical Staff

Cyber-Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) SME Analyst

Team Lead, Operations

(Remote) Vice President of Research & Development

Associé(e) de recherche clinique (ARC) principal(e) or Attaché(e) de recherche

Curriculum Development Manager

Business Analyst IV

Lead Firefighter (Crew Chief)

Program Manager, Public Sector – State & Local

Staff Engineer, Business Analyst (Core banking-DMS)

Business Development Manager (m/w/d)

Veterans Wanted: Security Guard – Continue Your Service

Lead Residential HVAC Technician (3 yrs experience required)

Lead Senior Engineer

Head Waiter - GAIA Mayfair

Senior Business Development Manager - Navy Market

SVP of Manufacturing and Launch

Lead Underwriter - Risk Management General Casualty

Mental Health Therapist Staff

Principal Network Engineer / Senior Principal Network Engineer

Director - Data Center Product Line Management (PLM) & Utilities

Vice-President & General Auditor

Principal Deputy Clerk - Probate (re-ad 26-00712)

Director of Strategic Finance

Senior Principal Production Operations

Director of Marketing Hotel

Staff Attorney

Director of Convention Services and Events

Business Analyst-Technical & AI

Marketing & Business Development Manager – Healthcare

Facility Security Officer - Arlington, VA

Business Development Manager - Brand Partnership

Lead Full Stack Engineer

Business Development Manager – AV Solutions

Program Manager, Human Resources and Safety

Policy Analyst

Network Communications Engineer

Registered Nurse Case Manager / Alt. Director of Clinical Services (Hospice)

Mine Operations Manager

Experienced Project Manager - Mining

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