Competitive Pay Jobs in Washington DC

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Identity Access Engineer 3

Company: TwinStar Credit Union/Northwest Community Credit Union

Location: Washington State

Posted Jun 06, 2025

Leads the design, implementation, and optimization of Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions to enhance privileged user access controls and monitoring.

Sales Associate

Company: RepRally

Location: Washington State

Posted Jun 04, 2025

Build your book of business with independent retail stores as the face of RepRally in the field. As a RepRally Field Sales Representative, you will play a…

Yardi Data Operations Analyst

Company: Link Logistics Real Estate

Location: Fort Washington, PA

Posted Jun 06, 2025

Ability to develop, implement and maintain data management procedures. Data extraction, data ingestion and data analysis.

Aerospace Machinist - Level 3

Company: Atlas Staffing

Location: Washington State

Posted Jun 05, 2025

Two-year technical degree in a related field (preferred). Utilizing machinist’s hand tools and precision measuring instruments to ensure compliance with…

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for Competitive Pay roles at different seniority levels?
Junior (0‑2 years) $90k‑$120k, Mid‑level (3‑5 years) $120k‑$160k, Senior (6‑10 years) $160k‑$220k, Lead (10+ years) $220k‑$280k, Principal/Architect $280k‑$350k, and VP/CTO $350k‑$500k+. Regional premiums apply in tech hubs like SF, NYC, and Austin.
What skills and certifications are most valuable for Competitive Pay roles?
Proficiency in Python, Java, or Go; deep knowledge of TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit‑learn for ML; Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker for Cloud; CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab; security frameworks like Zero‑Trust and tools like Splunk. Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer, Certified Ethical Hacker, TensorFlow Developer Certificate, and PMP for project leadership.
Can I work remotely in Competitive Pay positions?
Yes—over 70% of Competitive Pay roles offer full remote or hybrid options. Many companies provide remote‑first policies for software, data, and security roles, while on‑site requirements are rare for Cloud Architecture and DevOps positions that need on‑prem integration. Check the location field in each listing for remote flags.
What career paths can I expect after starting in Competitive Pay roles?
Typical progression goes: Junior Engineer → Mid‑level Engineer → Senior Engineer → Tech Lead → Principal Engineer/Architect → VP/CTO. Each step adds leadership, architecture design, and strategic responsibilities. Lateral moves into product management or data science leadership are also common for high‑pay professionals.
What industry trends are shaping Competitive Pay roles?
Fast‑moving AI/ML model deployment, multi‑cloud strategies, edge AI, data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA), DevSecOps integration, and AI‑driven automation of security and ops. Companies reward professionals who can architect hybrid cloud, implement MLOps pipelines, and secure data pipelines with zero‑trust principles.

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