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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 Software Engineer

Company: Green Dot Corporation

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 25, 2025

Green Dot Corporation is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Risk Team and build scalable, secure systems for fraud detection and risk management. The role involves technical leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and operating in an AI-driven SDLC environment.

Marketing Science Manager

Company: Reddit

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 25, 2025

Reddit is seeking a Marketing Sciences Manager to lead a team and help advertisers succeed on the platform. The role involves managing a team, developing performance benchmarks, and optimizing ad campaigns. The position requires 5+ years of experience in advertising or analytics, familiarity with measurement solutions, and the ability to work cross-functionally.

Lead Engineer (CRM)

Company: Green Dot Corporation

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 25, 2025

Green Dot Corporation is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join the CES team and build scalable, secure, and resilient systems that enhance customer experience. The role involves leading the full software development lifecycle, designing and architecting CRM solutions, writing high-quality code, configuring and integrating CRM systems, leading innovation pilots, ensuring solutions meet business needs, tracking project progress, mentoring junior developers, developing testing strategies, maintaining technical documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Content Strategist

Company: Liberty Mutual Insurance

Location: USA

Posted Nov 25, 2025

Liberty Mutual's USRM Knowledge Management mission is to deliver accurate, efficient, and contextually relevant knowledge to support frontline employees, strengthen decision-making, and enhance operational performance through advanced technologies like AI. The role focuses on building a best-in-class Knowledge Management capability, requiring deep expertise in KM disciplines and leading complex projects.

Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer

Company: Dropbox

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 25, 2025

The role of an Infrastructure Engineer at Dropbox involves shaping and constructing robust systems to support current products and future innovations. Responsibilities include building infrastructure for metadata management, expanding Dropbox's data fabric, optimizing analytics platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and proactively identifying opportunities for improvement. The position requires a strong technical background, experience in managing large-scale systems, and the ability to navigate ambiguous situations.

Online Task Contributor - English (US)

Company: TELUS Digital

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 25, 2025

This is a part-time remote position evaluating and providing feedback on content to improve AI technologies. The role offers flexible hours, the ability to work from home, and the chance to contribute to the development of AI models used by major brands. Hourly earnings are estimated at $11.50 USD, with potential for higher pay based on productivity.

Sr. DBA

Company: Green Dot Corporation

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 25, 2025

Green Dot Corporation is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to join their DBA team. The role involves administering and optimizing databases, designing backup and recovery strategies, monitoring performance, collaborating with engineering and DevOps teams, ensuring compliance with data governance and security standards, and participating in incident response. The company promotes diversity, offers equal opportunity, and values remote work.

Senior Director - Commerce Product Platform

Company: Twilio

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 25, 2025

Twilio is seeking a Senior Director of Product Management to lead the strategy and roadmap for their Commerce Platform. The role involves setting long-term strategy, building a world-class PM team, and partnering with cross-functional leaders to deliver innovative solutions that fuel Twilio's growth. The ideal candidate should have deep understanding of commerce systems, experience in product and platform ownership, roadmap management, cross-functional partnership, team leadership, and data-driven decision making.

Staff Software Engineer - Backend

Company: Sprout Social

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 25, 2025

Sprout Social is hiring a Staff Software Engineer to join their Engineering team. The role involves working on a tech-giant scale with smaller supportive teams, processing billions of requests and social messages daily. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in software development, 5+ years in object-oriented programming, and 3+ years leading engineering projects. The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for growth and development.

Enterprise Account Executive

Company: Elicit

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 25, 2025

Elicit is an AI research assistant that helps researchers make better decisions. The company is hiring an Enterprise Account Executive to expand into complex enterprise environments like life sciences, biotech, and pharma. The role involves owning enterprise deals, managing the sales cycle, tailoring technical value, expanding accounts, shaping the sales motion, contributing to team growth, and being the voice of the customer.

Full Stack Developer

Company: Guidehouse

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 25, 2025

The job posting is for a full-stack developer position in software development and support for a digital travel company. The role involves designing, implementing, and testing a distributed enterprise application using microservices and business automation patterns. The ideal candidate should have experience in enterprise software design, proficiency in JavaScript, Java, and cloud development, and knowledge of web accessibility and security best practices.

Director - Product Counsel

Company: Figma

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 25, 2025

Figma seeks a Director to lead their product counseling team, offering growth opportunities and a competitive salary. The role involves strategic legal guidance and collaboration across teams, with benefits including equity, health insurance, and remote work flexibility.

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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