Competitive Pay Jobs

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With 8,496 Competitive Pay openings, recruiters are pushing salary transparency to attract the best talent in AI, cloud, data science, and cybersecurity. The category covers high‑paying roles—from 0‑to‑2‑year Machine Learning Engineers earning $90k‑$120k to senior Cloud Architects topping $220k—making it a hot spot for ambitious tech professionals. By listing exact salary ranges on each posting, jobseekers can instantly gauge market value and target roles that match their experience level.

Competitive Pay jobs include Machine Learning Engineer (designs predictive models with TensorFlow/PyTorch), Cloud Architect (builds multi‑cloud infrastructure using Terraform and Kubernetes), Data Scientist (analyzes big data sets with Python/R), DevOps Engineer (automates CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitLab, and ArgoCD), and Cybersecurity Lead (secures enterprise networks with Zero‑Trust frameworks). Typical responsibilities involve writing production‑grade code, leading cross‑functional teams, and driving continuous improvement in security and performance.

Salary transparency is critical for Competitive Pay professionals because it levels the negotiation field and protects against hidden biases. With clear pay bands, candidates can benchmark offers against regional cost‑of‑living adjustments, verify that bonuses and equity reflect company standards, and make informed decisions about relocation or remote work. Our transparency tool lets you compare your current offer to similar roles in your city and across the sector.

Software Engineer - Python - Cloud - graduate level

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 05, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with a focus on Ubuntu. The company is hiring a Software Engineer to develop, test, and release improvements to Ubuntu on public clouds. The role requires quality-oriented software engineering in Python, experience with Ubuntu Linux systems administration, and a passion for the Ubuntu project and its values.

Senior Product Designer - Benefits

Company: Gusto, Inc.

Location: Canada

Posted Dec 05, 2025

Gusto is hiring a Senior Product Designer to design agentic benefits experiences using AI. The role involves shaping AI-powered experiences, partnering with cross-functional teams, and leading design across multiple surfaces. Gusto is an AInative company focused on creating intelligent, human-centered experiences for small businesses.

AI Architect

Company: Daxko

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 05, 2025

Daxko is a company that focuses on powering wellness to improve lives by providing solutions for health and wellness facilities. They are seeking an AI Architect to define their vision, lead architectural strategy, and integrate AI into their products and platforms. The role involves setting the companywide AI architecture blueprint, establishing best practices, driving strategy, enabling reusability, collaborating with cross-functional teams, championing governance, innovating, educating, and representing the company externally.

Senior Machine Learning Engineer (R&D)

Company: Red Cell Partners

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 05, 2025

The role is for a self-starting Full Stack ML Engineer to join a venture studio engineering team. The position involves rapidly prototyping and developing tools, visualizations, and products to empower researchers and entrepreneurs to build AI-driven startups. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in machine learning, proficiency across the full stack, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Director, Software Engineering - Product Platform

Company: Figma

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 05, 2025

The text is a job posting for a Director of Engineering for Product Platform at Figma. The role involves leading an engineering organization, defining the roadmap and technical strategy for critical product infrastructure, and building a healthy, scalable, and inclusive engineering team. Figma values diversity and inclusion, and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Director of Operations

Company: Ueni Ltd

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 05, 2025

UENI is a company that provides done-for-you website building and digital marketing services to small businesses worldwide. They are seeking a hands-on Director of Operations to lead and scale their service delivery, focusing on operational efficiency, process improvements, and customer experience. The role requires experience in leading operations in a tech-enabled services or SaaS environment, managing fulfillment and customer-facing teams, and driving implementation of new tools and automation.

Enterprise Account Executive - Symmetry

Company: Gusto, Inc.

Location: USA

Posted Dec 05, 2025

Symmetry Software is a payroll infrastructure company that powers paychecks for over 64 million workers annually. They offer integrated payroll tax APIs and software tools to help companies with tax compliance and building payroll applications. The Account Manager role involves nurturing customer relationships, guiding growth, and collaborating with various teams to deliver value and maintain Symmetry's reputation for excellence.

Senior Full-Stack Engineer

Company: Red Cell Partners

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 05, 2025

The role is for a Red Cell FullStack Software Engineer to design and develop the founding codebase for early-stage incubation companies. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, building rapid prototypes, designing robust application frontends, and maintaining websites using Webflow and WordPress. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of full-stack experience, knowledge of frontend technologies, cloud-based solutions, and database systems.

Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 05, 2025

Canonical seeks a Senior Staff Lead Engineer to shape open-source collaboration. The role involves architecting systems, mentoring teams, and traveling globally. Benefits include remote work, learning budgets, and competitive compensation.

Sr. Fullstack Engineer II - Khan Kids

Company: Khan Academy

Location: USA

Posted Dec 05, 2025

Khan Academy seeks a Senior Software Engineer to build educational tools, offering competitive salaries, remote flexibility, and a mission-driven environment. The role involves fullstack development for educational platforms with opportunities to impact global learning.

Enterprise Project Manager

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 05, 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 engineering, and IoT. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing, with a globally distributed team that meets in person a few times a year. Canonical is hiring an Enterprise Project Manager to ensure project success through owning, driving, communicating, and engaging stakeholders while managing risks.

Account Executive - Startups

Company: Mercury

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 05, 2025

Mercury is a fintech company that has been growing its customer base and expanding into new segments like eCommerce and marketing agencies. They are looking for a thoughtful and driven Account Executive to help founders and business owners discover and thrive with Mercury's financial tools. The role involves owning the end-to-end sales process, partnering with the SDR team, identifying new lead sources, converting signups into long-term champions, managing high-velocity sales cycles, collaborating with the Relationship Management team, working cross-functionally with the Partnerships team, and translating customer feedback into product development insights.

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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