Competitive Compensation Jobs

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Competitive Compensation roles are the engine behind today’s high‑pay tech ecosystem. With 21,705 openings, companies are actively hiring analysts, strategists, and leaders who can translate market data into actionable pay structures that win talent and drive performance.

Typical titles include Compensation Analyst, Compensation Manager, Total Rewards Lead, Equity Compensation Analyst, and Salary Benchmarking Specialist. Responsibilities span gathering benchmark data from sources like Salary.com, PayScale, and CompAnalyst, building multi‑tier pay grids, designing incentive programs, and advising executives on equity allocations.

Salary transparency is essential for Competitive Compensation professionals because it allows them to validate market benchmarks, eliminate hidden biases, and present clear, data‑driven proposals to leadership. Transparent pay data also accelerates negotiations and builds trust with hiring teams.

Engineering Manager - Solutions Engineering

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with a focus on enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, and IoT. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing, with a distributed team of over 1200 colleagues in 75+ countries. Canonical is looking for a software engineering team lead to drive a new initiative in model-driven operations and infrastructure-as-code, with a focus on Python development and automation.

Senior Staff Software Engineer NFS - Protocol

Company: Hammerspace

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

Hammerspace is seeking a highly skilled Senior Staff Software Engineer to join their team and focus on the development and enhancement of NFS Network File System protocols. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in their distributed Hyperscale NAS product, contributing to its robustness, performance, and scalability. The role involves protocol development, architecture and design, code development and review, test automation, customer support, remote collaboration, mentorship, and community participation.

Lead Product Marketing Manager

Company: Apollo.io

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

This job description outlines the responsibilities and requirements for a Lead Product Marketing Manager role at Apollo, emphasizing cross-functional collaboration, ownership mindset, and strategic initiatives across the customer lifecycle. The position demands expertise in GTM strategy, product positioning, and data-driven decision-making to drive growth and customer engagement.

Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure - Kafka

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

Canonical is building a comprehensive automation suite for multicloud and on-premise data solutions. The data platform team develops managed solutions for various data stores and technologies, focusing on fault-tolerant, mission-critical distributed systems. They are looking for candidates with experience in Big Data technologies like Kafka and Spark, and offer a fully remote working environment with competitive pay and benefits.

Junior Linux Kernel Engineer - Ubuntu

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with a focus on Ubuntu. The company is global, distributed, and offers opportunities for junior professionals to work on the Linux kernel. Canonical values diversity, remote work, and personal development.

DRG Clinical Validation Nurse

Company: MedReview

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

MedReview is seeking a registered nurse with clinical validation experience to join their coding department. The role involves performing clinical validation, interpreting clinical guidelines, and maintaining high-quality case reviews in a fast-paced environment. The position offers remote work flexibility, competitive salary, and benefits.

Liability Claims Examiner

Company: Raphael and Associates

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

Raphael & Associates is a third-party claims administrator seeking experienced professionals for a Liability Desk Examiner role. The position involves end-to-end management of liability loss claims, conducting investigations, interviewing parties, and evaluating claims. The company offers a competitive compensation package, benefits, and the opportunity to work with a dedicated team in a dynamic growing company.

Engineering Manager for IAM (Identity and Access Management)

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. They are hiring an Engineering Manager for IAM to build high-performing services and secure identity and access management solutions. The role involves working with upstream open source projects and internal teams to deliver high quality software.

Customer Service Manager – High-Growth Subscription E-commerce Brand

Company: MNY Ventures

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

MNY Ventures is seeking a Customer Service Manager to lead a rapidly growing support team of 40 agents and 5 team leads. The role involves building scalable SOPs, high-precision QA systems, and performance management frameworks. The ideal candidate should have 3-5+ years of experience managing CS teams in high-volume DTC e-commerce or subscription businesses, with direct experience using Richpanel, Shopify, Recharge, Checkout Champ, and Stripe.

Head of Data

Company: ApprovalMax Limited

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

ApprovalMax is an award-winning B2B software that streamlines bill and expense approval processes for businesses worldwide. The company is seeking a Head of Data to lead their data team, drive data-driven decision making, and optimize data processes and infrastructure. The role requires technical expertise, leadership skills, and stakeholder management to support strategic initiatives and deliver actionable insights.

C, Golang Software Engineer working on dqlite, a Raft extension for SQLite

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with a focus on Ubuntu. They are hiring a software developer to work on dqlite, their distributed SQLite database. The company offers a remote position with opportunities for learning and development, and values diversity and inclusion.

Engineering Manager - Managed Services

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. They offer a globally remote role for an Engineering Manager to manage a growing engineering team and deliver quality managed services. The company values diversity, offers a distributed work environment, and provides benefits like a personal learning budget and annual compensation review.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical salary ranges for Competitive Compensation roles at different seniority levels?
Entry‑level Compensation Analyst salaries typically range from $70,000 to $90,000 annually. Mid‑level analysts earn $90,000 to $120,000. Senior analysts and Compensation Managers command $120,000 to $160,000. Directors of Compensation usually receive $180,000 to $250,000, with total compensation often including bonuses and equity that can push the package above $300,000 in high‑growth tech companies.
What skills and certifications are essential for a career in Competitive Compensation?
Key skills include advanced data analysis (SQL, Python, Excel, Power BI), proficiency with compensation platforms such as CompAnalyst and Salary.com, and strong business acumen to translate market data into strategy. Certifications such as Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Compensation and Salary Management (CSM) from WorldatWork, and HRIS credentials (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, Workday) are highly valued. Knowledge of legal compliance (EEOC, FLSA) and diversity‑equity‑inclusion metrics also strengthens candidacy.
Can Competitive Compensation positions be performed remotely?
Yes. Most Compensation Analyst, Manager, and Director roles in tech companies support fully remote or hybrid arrangements. Companies like Atlassian, GitHub, and Slack offer dedicated compensation teams that collaborate via cloud‑based tools, enabling professionals to work from any location while maintaining real‑time access to market data and executive dashboards.
What does a typical career progression look like in Competitive Compensation?
A common trajectory starts as a Compensation Analyst, advances to Senior Analyst or Compensation Specialist, then to Manager or Lead of Total Rewards. From there, professionals can move into Director of Compensation or VP of Compensation, often coupled with broader HR strategy responsibilities such as global pay strategy or talent analytics.
What are the current industry trends shaping Competitive Compensation?
Key trends include AI‑driven pay analytics that generate predictive compensation models, real‑time market data integration, ESG‑linked pay metrics, and increased focus on pay equity audits. Companies are also expanding equity compensation packages for remote talent and leveraging gig‑economy data to benchmark freelance rates. Staying current on these trends is critical for compensation leaders who want to align pay with business strategy and attract diverse talent.

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