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.

Employee Experience Specialist - Global Customer Care

Company: First Advantage

Location: USA

Posted Dec 02, 2025

First Advantage is a global company that values its employees and fosters a positive workplace culture. The company is seeking an Employee Experience Specialist to facilitate engagement activities, generate impactful communications, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the employee experience and organizational effectiveness.

SME Cloud Engineer – DoD/USACE Cloud Infrastructure

Company: Guidehouse

Location: USA

Posted Dec 02, 2025

The job posting is for a senior cloud infrastructure role providing technical and managerial leadership for Department of Defense and US Army Corps of Engineers mission objectives. The position requires extensive cloud engineering experience, security clearance, and leadership skills to define cloud strategies, oversee implementations, ensure compliance, and manage financial aspects. Guidehouse offers a competitive compensation package and benefits.

SME Automation Engineer – DoD DevSecOps & CI/CD

Company: Guidehouse

Location: USA

Posted Dec 02, 2025

The job posting is for a senior automation engineering role within the Department of Defense. The position requires extensive experience in automation, DevSecOps, and CI/CD pipelines. The role involves leading automation initiatives, establishing goals and frameworks, and ensuring compliance with DoD standards. The company offers a competitive compensation package and benefits.

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner - Business Recruiting

Company: Canva

Location: Australia

Posted Dec 02, 2025

The job description is for a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner role at Canva, focusing on partnering with senior business leaders, designing sourcing strategies, owning the end-to-end recruitment process, and contributing to global TA initiatives. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in business recruiting, thrive in high-growth environments, and care about creating inclusive teams and exceptional candidate experiences.

Team Lead - Payment Variance

Company: Guidehouse

Location: USA

Posted Dec 02, 2025

The Team Lead Physician Payment Variance role is responsible for supervising and coordinating a team of patient account representatives. The position involves ensuring efficient handling of patient accounts, maintaining quality assurance standards, and supporting the development and implementation of operational goals. The role requires strong communication skills, leadership qualities, and proficiency in relevant software systems and coding systems.

Principal Data Analyst/Snowflake/Cloud

Company: VSP Vision

Location: USA

Posted Dec 02, 2025

The Principal Data Analyst role involves collaborating with stakeholders to create robust data analytics solutions, ensuring data quality, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. The position requires advanced data analysis skills, experience with data platforms, and excellent communication abilities.

Senior Backend Engineer - Mimir

Company: Grafana Labs

Location: Spain

Posted Dec 02, 2025

Grafana Labs is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer for a full-time remote role in the UK, Sweden, Spain, and Germany. The role involves working on the open-source Grafana Mimir project and operating Grafana Cloud Metrics across major cloud providers. The company values innovation, transparency, and collaboration, and offers a competitive compensation package.

Senior Underwriting Officer - Excess Casualty

Company: Liberty Mutual Insurance

Location: USA

Posted Dec 02, 2025

The Senior Underwriting UW Officer Excess Casualty role supports the Executive Underwriting Officer of Major Accounts Casualty. The position focuses on the Majors Excess Casualty portfolio, providing technical expertise and serving as the point of contact for frontline underwriting teams. Responsibilities include providing expert underwriting assistance, ensuring continuity between primary and excess casualty placements, supporting the Executive Underwriting Officer on transactions, monitoring underwriting decision frameworks, evaluating portfolio performance, driving underwriting technical excellence, and working with underwriting leaders to identify product and service enhancements.

Manager, Software Engineering - Billing

Company: Figma

Location: USA

Posted Dec 02, 2025

This job description highlights Figma's search for an engineering leader to drive growth and innovation through billing systems and product development. The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, team management, and contributing to a diverse workplace while offering competitive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Senior Cloud Engineer – DoD Enterprise Cloud Operations

Company: Guidehouse

Location: USA

Posted Dec 02, 2025

This job posting outlines a Software Development role requiring advanced cloud computing expertise and a Secret clearance. Responsibilities include leading cloud infrastructure management, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards, and collaborating with stakeholders. The position offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth, while emphasizing security clearances and compliance with federal regulations.

IT Service Design Lead – USACE Mission Support

Company: Guidehouse

Location: USA

Posted Dec 02, 2025

The job posting is for a Software Development and Support position within the Software Development amp Support Digital job family at Guidehouse. The role involves providing technical and managerial leadership for IT service design initiatives supporting the US Army Corps of Engineers. Key responsibilities include leading the design and optimization of IT services, establishing service design goals and frameworks, managing service design teams, and ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity and governance policies. The position requires US citizenship, a Secret security clearance, at least 14 years of relevant experience, and expertise in service optimization, enterprise IT architecture, and innovation methodologies. The annual salary range is $149,000 to $248,000.

Global Clinical Trainer - Leadless Technologies

Company: Abbott

Location: USA

Posted Dec 02, 2025

Abbott is a global healthcare leader with a diverse portfolio of life-changing technologies. The company offers a wide range of benefits and opportunities for career growth. The job description is for a Global Clinical Trainer in Leadless Technologies, responsible for developing and delivering training content for healthcare professionals and Abbott teams.

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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