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Competitive Base Pay roles are surging, with 1110 listings that offer salaries averaging 20% above the industry median. Candidates in software engineering, data science, DevOps, and cybersecurity find opportunities that combine high pay with cutting‑edge tech stacks like Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS Lambda, and TensorFlow. The demand for developers fluent in Go, Rust, and TypeScript is especially strong, as companies push for micro‑service architectures and serverless deployments.

Within Competitive Base Pay, roles vary from Backend Engineer—responsible for REST APIs, database sharding, and performance tuning—to ML Engineer building production‑grade models in PyTorch and deploying them on SageMaker. Product Managers map feature roadmaps with data‑driven metrics, while DevOps Engineers automate CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, and Helm. Cybersecurity Analysts secure cloud workloads with CISSP‑aligned controls, and UX Designers prototype interfaces that reduce friction for high‑traffic SaaS products.

Salary transparency is critical for professionals in this category because it levels the playing field and accelerates career decisions. With disclosed base pay, engineers can benchmark against peers in similar roles across regions, negotiate more effectively, and avoid hidden compensation gaps that historically favor certain demographics. Transparent figures also help talent identify companies that prioritize fair pay and align with their growth ambitions.

Support Operations Manager

Company: Apollo.io

Location: USA

Posted Dec 01, 2025

Apollo is seeking a highly analytical Support Operations Manager to lead process improvement, automation, and AI adoption initiatives. The role involves building dashboards, conducting analyses, managing bonus programs, and championing AI-powered solutions to enhance support efficiency and scalability. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in support operations, program management, and AIdriven tools, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Senior Software Engineer - Scientific Computing

Company: KoBold Metals

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 01, 2025

KoBold leverages AI and advanced sensors for mineral exploration, highlighting successful discoveries and seeking skilled engineers to enhance their scientific computing stack for sustainable resource discovery.

Lead Golang Software Engineer - Commercial Systems

Company: Canonical

Location: EMEA

Posted Dec 01, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. The company is hiring a Lead Golang Software Engineer to work on various engineering teams, including the Billing, Contracts, and Livepatch teams. The role involves developing engineering solutions, leading technical designs, code reviews, and implementation, deploying and operating services, coaching and mentoring colleagues, and developing great engineering and organizational practices.

Business Development Manager - Connect

Company: PLACE Corporate Careers

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 01, 2025

Transactly is seeking a Business Development Manager to expand their Connect business by securing enterprise clients and cultivating partnerships. The role offers competitive compensation, remote flexibility, and opportunities to shape the future of real estate services through innovative solutions.

Data Scientist II - Growth Marketing

Company: Pinterest

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 01, 2025

Pinterest is seeking a Data Scientist to join their marketing team and drive revenue growth through advanced marketing measurement frameworks, statistical models, and data analysis. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize marketing strategies, assess campaign effectiveness, and provide actionable insights to leadership.

SEO Strategy Lead

Company: Typeform

Location: USA

Posted Dec 01, 2025

Typeform is a remote-first company seeking an SEO Strategy Lead to drive organic growth and improve search engine visibility. The role involves leading SEO strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and optimizing website performance. Typeform offers a competitive salary range of $85,000 to $115,000 USD.

Deputy General Counsel

Company: Truv

Location: USA

Posted Dec 01, 2025

Truv is a financial data company revolutionizing payroll account access with innovative solutions and strong backing. They seek a Deputy General Counsel to lead legal operations, shape strategy, and support growth in a dynamic, remote environment offering competitive equity and impactful responsibilities.

Senior Product Manager - Secret Detection

Company: GitLab

Location: EMEA,North America

Posted Dec 01, 2025

The Senior Product Manager for Secret Detection will lead the product area that helps GitLab customers avoid leaked secrets. They will own core capabilities like Secret Push Protection and Secret Validity Checks, shaping strategy and execution for features that must work in milliseconds and at global scale. The role involves collaborating with engineering, UX, and security teams to define the future of DevSecOps security at GitLab.

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Company: Recharge

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 01, 2025

The QA group at Recharge is responsible for maintaining high quality software products through automated testing, manual feature testing, and product reliability monitoring. As a senior SDET, you will work collaboratively with engineers and product counterparts to develop products, create automation tests, review merge requests, and apply your knowledge to engineering challenges. The company values execution, engineering excellence, communication, pragmatism, bias for action, kindness and respect, and ambition.

Senior Manager - Human Resources Business Partner

Company: TrueML

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 01, 2025

TrueML is seeking a strategic and experienced Sr Manager HRBP to partner with leaders in TrueML Products and TrueML Shared Services while leading a team of HRBPs across the company. The role involves providing direct HRBP support to senior leaders, developing a team of HRBPs, driving workforce planning, talent management, employee engagement, and leadership development, overseeing immigration, complex employee relations, and compliance across multiple states and countries, and advising on broader people team initiatives like compensation management, total rewards, and improving team processes.

Technical Program Manager - Dropbox Dash

Company: Dropbox

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 01, 2025

Dropbox is seeking a highly skilled Technical Program Manager to lead engineering-wide programs for the Connectors team in Poland. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and experience managing large cross-functional programs. The role involves driving program development, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring successful delivery of strategic initiatives.

QA/QC Manager - (Intimate Apparel)

Company: Trafilea

Location: China

Posted Dec 01, 2025

Trafilea is a consumer tech platform that builds and scales its own digitally native brands using AI and automation. They are seeking a QA & QC Manager to ensure product quality and lead transformation projects across apparel and beauty categories.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical salary ranges for Competitive Base Pay roles by seniority level?
Junior: $80k-$110k; Mid‑Level: $110k-$150k; Senior: $150k-$200k; Lead: $200k-$250k; Principal: $250k-$300k+. Ranges shift 10-15% higher in tech hubs like San Francisco, Seattle, and New York, and can dip 5-10% in smaller markets.
Which technical skills and certifications are most valuable for Competitive Base Pay positions?
Core coding fluency in Python, Java, Go, or Rust; cloud proficiency with AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Fundamentals, or GCP Associate Cloud Engineer; container & orchestration expertise in Kubernetes, Helm, and Docker; CI/CD mastery with GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, or Jenkins; security credentials such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or AWS Certified Security Specialty; data science certifications like TensorFlow Developer or AWS Certified Data Analytics.
How common is remote work for Competitive Base Pay roles?
Over 70% of listings allow fully remote work, especially in cloud, DevOps, AI/ML, and security. Hybrid models typically require 1‑2 on‑site days per week, while some on‑prem roles still mandate on‑site presence for compliance or infrastructure maintenance.
What career progression paths exist within Competitive Base Pay roles?
Typical ladder: Junior → Mid‑Level → Senior → Lead → Principal. Engineers may transition into Solution Architecture, Technical Program Management, or Security Leadership. Product Managers often move to Senior PM, Director, or VP of Product. Continuous learning and impact on revenue or scale are key promotion drivers.
What industry trends are shaping Competitive Base Pay salaries?
Demand is rising for AI/ML specialists, serverless architects, and edge‑computing engineers. Cloud‑native technologies like Kubernetes, Terraform, and GitOps are premium. Cybersecurity remains a high‑pay niche, especially for threat‑intel and cloud‑security roles. Remote hiring and diversity initiatives further push salary parity and transparency.

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