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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.

Senior Technical Recruiter

Company: Webflow

Location: Argentina

Posted Dec 05, 2025

Webflow is building an AI-native Digital Experience Platform and is hiring a Senior Technical Recruiter in Argentina to help scale their engineering organization. The role involves full-cycle recruitment, partnering with engineering and people leaders, and ensuring a positive candidate experience. Webflow offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a remote-first work environment.

Senior Full-Stack Engineer

Company: Mercury

Location: USA

Posted Dec 05, 2025

Mercury is a fintech company that provides banking services for startups. They are looking to hire senior fullstack engineers to join their team. The company values diversity and belonging, and offers a competitive total rewards package.

Engineering Manager - Commercial Systems

Company: Canonical

Location: EMEA

Posted Dec 05, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. The company is hiring an Engineering Manager to lead a team of software engineers and develop an internal product. The role involves accountability, high engineering quality standards, skill development, and delivering impactful solutions. The company offers a distributed work environment, personal learning and development budget, annual compensation review, and various benefits.

Solutions Engineer

Company: Grafana Labs

Location: Singapore

Posted Dec 05, 2025

The Commercial Solutions Engineering team at Grafana Labs is a customer-facing product expert team that educates potential and existing customers to ensure their success. The team partners with the Sales team to close opportunities and communicates customer feedback to Product Management and Engineering. The role requires strong communication skills, technical expertise, and a desire to grow technically.

Developer Relations Engineer

Company: Canonical

Location: APAC,EMEA

Posted Dec 05, 2025

Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, is creating a new Developer Relations team to engage with open source communities and developer-centric organizations. The team aims to improve open source development experiences and gather feedback to shape their offerings. They are seeking a Developer Relations Engineer who is a technical expert, strategist, and communicator with deep empathy for developers.

Senior Software Engineer - Developer Productivity

Company: Webflow

Location: USA

Posted Dec 05, 2025

Webflow is building the world's leading AI-native Digital Experience Platform as a remote-first company. They are looking for a Senior Software Engineer Developer Productivity to join their Developer Productivity Pillar. The role involves driving implementation and maintenance of Webflow's build system, overseeing development environments, defining processes, and mentoring team members. Webflow offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a commitment to building trust, reinventing themselves, delivering with speed and quality, and fostering a culture of ownership and collaboration.

Lead Python Software Engineer - Commercial Systems

Company: Canonical

Location: EMEA

Posted Dec 05, 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 Python Software Engineer to work on the Integrations team, which is responsible for automating SaaS user management and onboarding new data sources to the data mesh. The role involves developing engineering solutions using Python, collaborating with colleagues, and deploying and operating services. Canonical offers a distributed work environment, personal learning and development budget, annual compensation review, and other benefits.

Sales Executive

Company: Kalepa

Location: USA

Posted Dec 05, 2025

This job posting highlights a competitive salary, equity options, and comprehensive benefits for experienced sales professionals joining a dynamic startup in the insurance tech space. The role emphasizes growth opportunities, a collaborative team environment, and impactful work with global clients.

Director - Talent Science

Company: Canonical

Location: EMEA

Posted Dec 05, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing. They are hiring for 4 new leadership roles in their Talent Science team to lead on delivery excellence. The role involves leading and delivering the strategic Talent Science project roadmap, leveraging expertise to design and implement solutions, ensuring high performance outcomes, designing professional processes, coaching and mentoring team members, and working closely with company leaders.

Solutions Engineer

Company: Grafana Labs

Location: India

Posted Dec 05, 2025

The Commercial Solutions Engineering team at Grafana Labs is a customer-facing product expert team that educates potential and existing customers to ensure their success. The team partners with the Sales team to close opportunities and communicates customer feedback to Product Management and Engineering. The role requires strong technical skills, communication abilities, and a desire to grow technically.

Senior Partner Sales Manager - Global System Integrator (GSI)

Company: Canonical

Location: Anywhere

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 global distributed team and a focus on building strategic relationships with partners.

Principal Product Designer - Experiences

Company: Mercury

Location: USA

Posted Dec 05, 2025

Mercury is a fintech company that provides a software environment for efficient banking. They are looking for a principal product designer to define best-in-class interactions and product experiences. The ideal candidate should be a visionary craftsperson and systems architect, with experience in designing whole systems and mentoring other designers.

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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