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.

Senior Backend Engineer II - Tools and Automation

Company: Gametime United

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 29, 2025

Gametime is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer II to lead the Tools and Automation team. The role involves designing and architecting AI and automated systems, owning critical backend systems, driving end-to-end delivery, leading cross-functional execution, providing technical stewardship and mentorship, and influencing beyond code. The ideal candidate should have experience in AI-agentic automation, workflow automation, backend development, system design, API development, event-driven systems, databases, and AI fluency.

Senior Appian Developer UI/UX

Company: Guidehouse

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 28, 2025

The job description outlines the responsibilities and requirements for a Senior Appian Developer at Guidehouse. The role involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining Appian applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and applying UX principles to create user-friendly interfaces. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree, at least five years of professional experience including three years in Appian development, and a strong knowledge of the Appian platform, Java, SQL, and web services.

Software Engineer

Company: First Advantage

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 28, 2025

First Advantage is a leading HR tech company that provides mission-critical background screening solutions to Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands. The company fosters a global, inclusive workforce that values diversity, respect, integrity, and fairness. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join their dynamic team and build AIdriven solutions using modern cloud and data technologies.

Strategic Account Executive - Oil and Gas

Company: Armada

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 29, 2025

The Strategic Account Executive role at Armada AI is a pivotal position driving growth across high-value industries. It requires a blend of strategic sales acumen, deep client engagement, and solution-oriented selling to position Armada's edge computing and AI solutions. The role involves building strong relationships with C-level decision makers, delivering tailored solutions, and expanding Armada's market presence through long-term trusted partnerships.

Customer Success Manager (Account Manager)

Company: Nova Talent

Location: USA

Posted Nov 29, 2025

The Account Manager IC role is a remote position based in the US East Coast or Central time zones. The company is a fast-growing SaaS business that helps connect physical and digital worlds. The role focuses on revenue growth, upselling, cross-selling, and renewals across a portfolio of ~150 Enterprise and SMB accounts. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in Account Management, Strategic CS, or Enterprise Sales at a SaaS company, with a proven track record of driving upsells, cross-sells, and renewals across Enterprise accounts. The position offers competitive compensation, equity upside, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work remotely while collaborating with a global team.

Sr. Full Stack Engineer

Company: First Advantage

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 28, 2025

First Advantage is a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions. They are seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to join their fast-paced, aggressive-growth company. The company fosters a fun and enjoyable work environment with great opportunities to grow your career.

Sales Manager

Company: Array

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 28, 2025

Array is a financial innovation platform that helps digital brands, financial institutions, and fintechs get consumer products to market faster. They offer credit and identity monitoring tools, privacy protection, and a financial ads marketplace via embeddable widgets or API. As a remote-first company, they focus on providing opportunities for high-performing individuals to have a deep impact in the fast-growing fintech space.

HPC Software Engineer

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 28, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with a focus on delivering an outstanding HPC experience. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing, with a global distributed team meeting in person a few times a year. The role is for a software engineer to join the HPC team, delivering an HPC experience from bare metal to public cloud as part of the broader Ubuntu platform.

Senior Data Scientist

Company: Analytica

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 28, 2025

Analytica is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to remotely support a high-profile financial regulatory client. The role involves serving as a technical lead, supporting the project manager, coordinating user stories, and developing internal analytics. The company offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Payer Enrollment Manager - Healthcare Revenue Cycle

Company: Guidehouse

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 29, 2025

The Payer Enrollment Manager role at UAB Medicine and St. Vincent's involves leading and overseeing payer enrollment operations across multiple entities. The position requires managing teams, ensuring efficient and compliant enrollment, collaborating with various departments, and driving process improvements. The role offers opportunities for leadership, team development, and system optimization.

Senior Google Ads Account Manager - Remote (Work From Home)

Company: StubGroup

Location: Latin America, Europe, Canada, UK, South Africa

Posted Nov 28, 2025

StubGroup is a Premier Google Partner ad agency seeking a Senior Google Ads Account Manager. The role involves managing profitable Google Ads campaigns for ecommerce and lead generation businesses, with strong client communication skills. The company offers a milestone-based compensation structure, bonuses, and incentives. They value integrity, responsibility, and care in their work.

Director of Product Security

Company: Netwrix

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 28, 2025

Netwrix is seeking a hands-on Director of Product Security to lead a global team and oversee secure development and operation of their product portfolio. The role involves strategic leadership, driving DevSecOps practices, managing product vulnerability programs, and collaborating with engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in application and product security, experience with compliance frameworks, and a passion for embedding security into the software engineering process.

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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