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 Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Company: ExtraHop

Location: USA

Posted Nov 27, 2025

This job posting seeks a Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst with expertise in cybersecurity and content creation. Responsibilities include threat research, intelligence analysis, and developing marketing materials. Required qualifications emphasize experience with threat frameworks and tools, while preferred skills include networking knowledge and scripting proficiency. The position offers a competitive salary range of $150,000–$180,000 plus bonus and benefits.

Staff DevOps Engineer

Company: Hostaway

Location: Europe

Posted Nov 27, 2025

Hostaway is a market-leading SaaS scaleup transforming the vacation rental industry. They are seeking a Staff DevOps Engineer to join their Platform Engineering group and help keep their systems secure, reliable, and enable fast iteration for developers. The role involves collaborating across multiple teams, shaping technical strategy, leading architectural design, and driving initiatives across core engineering topics.

Senior Lead - Acquisition Growth Campaigns

Company: Dropbox

Location: Canada

Posted Nov 27, 2025

The role of Senior Lead of Acquisition Growth Campaigns at Dropbox involves driving the marketing-led acquisition strategy across product-led and sales-led motions. The responsibilities include owning the end-to-end campaign acquisition strategy, leading a cross-functional growth experimentation engine, defining the early-journey customer architecture, setting the acquisition performance framework, translating experiment learnings into scalable growth programs, driving cross-functional alignment, and championing the use of AI in acquisition workflows. The requirements include 10+ years of experience in growth demand generation or acquisition marketing within B2B SaaS, demonstrated ability to lead acquisition strategy and drive alignment across cross-functional teams, deep understanding of funnel dynamics and growth experimentation methodology, and strong analytical skills. Preferred qualifications include experience scaling acquisition programs in high-growth SaaS environments, proficiency in experimentation and automation platforms, strong understanding of paid media strategy, exposure to AI-driven personalization, and a strategic marketing-analytics background.

Senior Manager - Customer Experience Automation

Company: OpenTable

Location: Canada

Posted Nov 27, 2025

OpenTable, a leader in the restaurant industry, empowers restaurants and diners with its world-class technology. The company values its employees and their impact on the organization. The role described involves leading strategic initiatives, managing teams, and leveraging AI technologies to improve customer experience and efficiency.

Applied Research Lead - Model Scaling

Company: Runway

Location: North America,Europe

Posted Nov 27, 2025

Runway is seeking a Senior Applied Research Scientist to lead pretraining efforts for their next-generation multimodal models. The role requires 4+ years of ML experience, strong programming skills, and a passion for building human-in-the-loop systems for creativity. The company offers competitive salaries and strives to recruit diverse talent.

Applied Research Lead - Reinforcement Learning

Company: Runway

Location: North America,Europe

Posted Nov 27, 2025

Runway is seeking a Senior Applied Research Scientist to lead efforts in applying reinforcement learning techniques to improve the quality and controllability of their models. The role requires 4+ years of relevant experience, strong programming skills, and a passion for building human-in-the-loop systems for creativity. The company offers a competitive salary range of $280,000 to $380,000.

Psychometrician

Company: Khan Academy

Location: USA

Posted Nov 27, 2025

Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization with a mission to provide free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere. They offer high-quality learning content and practice for PreK-12th grade and early college core academic subjects, focusing on math and science. The company values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and is committed to improving learning outcomes for students worldwide, especially those in historically under-resourced communities.

Senior Software Engineer - AI

Company: Webflow

Location: USA

Posted Nov 27, 2025

Webflow is building an AI-native Digital Experience Platform as a remote-first company. They aim to bring development superpowers to everyone, from entrepreneurs to global enterprises. The company values trust, transparency, creativity, and a high bar for technical quality. They are looking for a Senior Software Engineer AI to lead architecture and design for AI features, collaborate with teams, and stay updated on AI advancements.

(S)VP of Product

Company: Buildout

Location: USA

Posted Nov 27, 2025

Buildout is a family of CRE software products that help brokers find, win, and transact properties to maximize their deal efforts. The company is seeking a Senior Vice President of Product to drive innovation and development of their established products, with a focus on AI and exceptional user experience. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of commercial real estate and workflow automation, a proven track record in product and design management, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Senior Software Engineer - Detection & Response Engineering

Company: Grafana Labs

Location: Sweden

Posted Nov 27, 2025

This job posting is for a Senior Software Security Engineer position at Grafana Labs in Sweden. The role involves designing and maintaining internal detection systems, developing detection as code capabilities, working with product teams to ensure effective telemetry, leading response tooling development, and guiding cross-functional teams in integrating telemetry detections and response procedures. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in software engineering, core security concepts, and public clouds. The position offers a competitive compensation range and RSUs.

Member of Technical Staff - Applied Research

Company: Runway

Location: North America,Europe

Posted Nov 27, 2025

The role is for an Applied Research Scientist to develop cutting-edge computer vision and generative models for creative tools. The position requires 4+ years of experience in machine learning, computer vision, and graphics, as well as expertise in programming languages and deep learning frameworks. The team values strong communication, collaboration, and the ability to bring research to production and integrate it with user interfaces.

Senior Business Operations Manager - Global Enterprise

Company: Sprout Social

Location: USA

Posted Nov 27, 2025

Sprout Social is hiring a Senior Business Operations Manager for the Revenue Operations team. The role involves collaborating with senior leadership, leading sales operational strategies, developing dashboards, and partnering with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has 6-8+ years of experience in sales operations, strong leadership skills, and a track record of driving change and improvement.

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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