Best-In-Class Benefits Jobs

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Tech companies are expanding their Best‑In‑Class Benefits teams to attract top talent. With 1,029 roles now open, the demand for professionals who can blend benefit strategy, data analytics, and employee experience is high.

Typical positions range from Benefits Coordinator and Analyst to Manager, Director, and VP of Benefits. Daily tasks include designing and managing health, dental, retirement, and flexible benefit plans; negotiating vendor contracts with Gusto, Zenefits, and Workday; leveraging Power BI or Tableau to generate actionable insights; and ensuring compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, and emerging global regulations.

Salary transparency is a game‑changer for benefits specialists: it aligns compensation with the value delivered, signals fairness, and attracts data‑savvy professionals eager to see how their expertise translates into tangible pay.

Senior AI Engineer

Company: Apollo.io

Location: India

Posted Nov 27, 2025

The text describes a Senior AI Engineer role at Apollo, focusing on building advanced AI systems using Large Language Models (LLMs) and intelligent agents. The role involves working on critical capabilities such as AI Assistant, Autonomous AI Agents, Deep Research Agents, Conversational Assistant, Semantic Search, Search Personalization, and AI Power Automation features. The mission is to leverage Apollo's massive scale data and cutting-edge AI to understand and predict user behaviors, personalize experiences, and optimize the customer journey through intelligent automation.

Staff Software Engineer - Infrastructure

Company: Gusto, Inc.

Location: USA

Posted Nov 27, 2025

Gusto is seeking a forward-thinking technical leader to shape the next generation of their compute Kubernetes and networking service mesh platforms. The role involves defining the long-term vision for how services run and communicate at Gusto, ensuring reliability, scalability, and developer delight. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in infrastructure platform or site reliability engineering, deep expertise in Kubernetes and service mesh technologies, and a strong bias toward action.

Principal Data Scientist – Product

Company: Gusto, Inc.

Location: Canada

Posted Nov 27, 2025

Gusto is seeking a highly skilled Principal Data Scientist with 10+ years of experience to drive strategic decision-making through experimentation, statistical inference, and causal analysis. The role involves shaping analytical strategy, executing on analytical roadmaps, driving scaled impact, thought partnership, analytical innovation, and mentorship. The ideal candidate will have strong SQL and Python skills, experience applying statistical methods and causal inference, and a passion for mentoring others.

Member of Technical Staff, Backend Engineer - API

Company: Runway

Location: North America,Europe

Posted Nov 27, 2025

The role is for a Senior Software Engineer to join the Backend team at Runway, working on AI-powered video creation and collaboration tools. The company is open to hiring remote candidates across North America and Europe, with offices in major cities. The technical stack includes TypeScript, AWS, Python, PyTorch, Kubernetes, and more. The position offers the opportunity to work with a world-class engineering team, own the full API lifecycle, and improve performance and reliability.

Staff DevOps Engineer

Company: Hostaway

Location: Europe

Posted Nov 27, 2025

Hostaway is a market-leading SaaS scaleup transforming the vacation rental industry. They are seeking a Staff DevOps Engineer to join their Platform Engineering group and help keep their systems secure, reliable, and enable fast iteration for developers. The role involves collaborating across multiple teams, shaping technical strategy, leading architectural design, and driving initiatives across core engineering topics.

Trading Operations Associate

Company: Kraken

Location: USA

Posted Nov 27, 2025

Kraken is a mission-focused crypto company that aims to accelerate global adoption of crypto for financial freedom and inclusion. They offer various products and services, and are committed to security, education, and client support. The Operations & Trade Support Associate role is critical for smooth daily functioning, trade execution, operational processes, settlements, reconciliations, and regulatory compliance.

Applied Research Lead - Generative Audio

Company: Runway

Location: North America,Europe

Posted Nov 27, 2025

Runway is seeking a Research Team Lead to lead their Applied ML Research team. The role involves managing projects, collaborating with engineering and product teams, and translating business objectives into technical strategies. The company values diversity, pay equity, and offers a competitive salary range.

Applied Research Lead - Model Scaling

Company: Runway

Location: North America,Europe

Posted Nov 27, 2025

Runway is seeking a Senior Applied Research Scientist to lead pretraining efforts for their next-generation multimodal models. The role requires 4+ years of ML experience, strong programming skills, and a passion for building human-in-the-loop systems for creativity. The company offers competitive salaries and strives to recruit diverse talent.

Applied Research Lead - Reinforcement Learning

Company: Runway

Location: North America,Europe

Posted Nov 27, 2025

Runway is seeking a Senior Applied Research Scientist to lead efforts in applying reinforcement learning techniques to improve the quality and controllability of their models. The role requires 4+ years of relevant experience, strong programming skills, and a passion for building human-in-the-loop systems for creativity. The company offers a competitive salary range of $280,000 to $380,000.

Senior Software Engineer - Detection & Response Engineering

Company: Grafana Labs

Location: UK

Posted Nov 27, 2025

This is a remote Senior Software Security Engineer position in the UK for the Detection & Response Engineering team. The role involves building advanced security tools, conducting detection research, and automating response processes using Go, TypeScript, Python, and the Grafana observability stack. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of software engineering experience, knowledge of security concepts, and experience with public clouds, Kubernetes, and container ecosystems.

Vice President of DoD

Company: Oddball

Location: USA

Posted Nov 27, 2025

Oddball seeks a Vice President of DoD with expertise in Air Force programs and modernization efforts, emphasizing mission credibility, product delivery, and collaboration. The role involves translating challenges into software solutions while aligning with federal acquisition processes. The company highlights competitive compensation, remote work flexibility, and commitment to diversity.

Senior AI Engineer - Poe

Company: Quora

Location: USA

Posted Nov 27, 2025

Quora is a remote-first company with a mission to grow the world's collective intelligence. They have two platforms: Quora, a global knowledge sharing platform, and Poe, a platform providing access to various AI language models. They are seeking a talented AI Engineer to join the Poe team and work on cutting-edge applied LLM projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical salary ranges for Best‑In‑Class Benefits roles by seniority?
Entry‑level Benefits Coordinators earn roughly $70k‑$90k annually. Mid‑level Benefits Analysts command $90k‑$120k. Benefits Managers typically earn $120k‑$160k. Directors of Benefits can expect $160k‑$210k, while VPs of Benefits or Head of Benefits often see $210k‑$270k plus bonuses.
What skills and certifications are required for Best‑In‑Class Benefits positions?
Core skills include benefits administration, HRIS proficiency (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Gusto), data analytics (SQL, Power BI, Tableau), vendor negotiation, and compliance knowledge (ERISA, HIPAA). Certifications such as CEBS, SHRM‑CP/SHRM‑SCP, HR Analytics Professional (HRAP), and platform‑specific credentials (Workday HCM Analyst, SAP HCM Certification) are highly valued.
Is remote work available for Best‑In‑Class Benefits roles?
Yes, most benefits positions can be fully remote or hybrid. Companies often require occasional on‑site meetings for vendor onboarding or employee town halls, but data‑driven benefits work is largely location‑agnostic.
What career progression paths exist within Best‑In‑Class Benefits?
A typical ladder starts with Benefits Coordinator → Benefits Analyst → Benefits Manager → Director of Benefits → VP of Benefits or Head of Benefits. Advancement often involves expanding from plan design to strategic partnership, leading cross‑functional teams, and influencing corporate HR policy.
What industry trends are shaping Best‑In‑Class Benefits today?
Digital benefits platforms are replacing paper plans; AI is used to personalize benefit recommendations; wellness and mental‑health programs are expanding; remote‑first benefit strategies are being implemented; global compliance with data privacy (GDPR, CCPA) is tightening; and ESG metrics are increasingly linked to benefit offerings.

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