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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 Python Software Engineer

Company: Nearform

Location: UK

Posted Nov 22, 2025

This job posting highlights a remote permanent Senior Python Engineer role at Nearform, emphasizing benefits like flexible working, competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. The position involves designing scalable solutions and collaborating with global teams, with a focus on technical excellence and innovation.

Head of Corporate Strategy

Company: Upwork

Location: USA

Posted Nov 22, 2025

Upwork Inc connects businesses with global AI-enabled talent across various contingent work types. The company offers the Upwork Marketplace and Lifted, providing access to skilled professionals and enterprise solutions. Upwork facilitates over $30 billion in transactions and aims to create economic opportunities worldwide.

Manager - Internal Integration and Automation

Company: Sprout Social

Location: USA

Posted Nov 22, 2025

Sprout Social is seeking a Manager to lead foundational integrations and automations using AI. The role involves working closely with executive leaders to shape the long-term vision for intelligent automation. The ideal candidate should have a blend of business acumen, technical expertise, and soft skills. The company offers a unique structure for career growth, exposure to various projects, and opportunities to make a deeper impact on the organization.

Senior Full Stack Engineer II

Company: Alma

Location: USA

Posted Nov 22, 2025

Alma is seeking a mission-driven Senior FullStack Engineer II to build tools for mental health providers, offering competitive benefits and a remote-first work environment with opportunities for growth and impact.

Engineering Manager - Accounting

Company: Hostaway

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 22, 2025

Hostaway is seeking a delivery-focused Engineering Manager to build and lead their first Trust Accounting team. The role involves designing and delivering a financial subsystem for property managers, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and reliability. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience as a Software Engineering Manager, strong software engineering foundation, and excellent communication and collaboration skills. The company offers competitive compensation, 100% remote work, equity, professional growth opportunities, and a values-driven leadership culture.

Staff Fullstack Engineer

Company: Hostaway

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 22, 2025

Hostaway is a market-leading SaaS company in the vacation rental industry, seeking a Staff Fullstack Engineer to lead the evolution of their Booking Engine. The role involves working across the stack, collaborating with product and design, driving architectural improvements, and mentoring engineers. The company offers competitive compensation, 100% remote work, equity, values-driven leadership, professional growth opportunities, annual paid leave, geographic-specific benefits, and a dynamic team culture.

Creative Strategist - Acquisition

Company: Trafilea

Location: USA

Posted Nov 22, 2025

Trafilea is a consumer tech platform that builds and scales AI-powered, digitally native brands with a global presence. They offer a dynamic, remote work environment and seek a creative strategist to lead performance-driven storytelling and ad campaigns across multiple platforms.

Partner Sales Executive

Company: Canonical

Location: Australia,New Zealand,Anywhere

Posted Nov 22, 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, and IoT. The company is growing its channel sales team to capitalize on demand from partners. The Partner Sales Executive role involves developing channel strategy, recruiting new partners, and driving sales within the ANZ territory.

Senior Content Creator - Test Prep and ELA

Company: Khan Academy

Location: USA

Posted Nov 22, 2025

Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization with a mission to provide free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere. They offer a wide range of educational content and practice materials for PreK-12th grade and early college core academic subjects, with a focus on math and science. The company values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and is committed to improving learning outcomes for students worldwide, particularly those in historically under-resourced communities. They are looking for a Senior Content Creator to manage and drive development in the Test Prep domain, specifically focusing on SAT, with responsibilities including expanding test prep offerings, developing high school ELA courses, and working cross-functionally with various teams.

Partnerships & Sales Operations Manager, Khan Kids

Company: Khan Academy

Location: USA

Posted Nov 22, 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, particularly in historically under-resourced communities.

Desktop Sync Software Engineer

Company: Dropbox

Location: USA

Posted Nov 22, 2025

This job description outlines a software engineering role at Dropbox focused on developing scalable sync features and improving the Sync Engine. The position requires experience with large-scale applications, proficiency in Rust/C++, and willingness to participate in oncall rotations. It emphasizes building reliable systems that millions of users rely on, with competitive compensation in specific US zones.

Member of Technical Staff - Product Engineer

Company: Runway

Location: North America,Europe

Posted Nov 22, 2025

Runway is hiring a Staff Product Engineer to build AI-powered video creation and collaboration tools. The role involves creating rich multimedia interfaces, working with a world-class engineering team, and improving performance and code quality. The company values diversity, pay equity, and offers a competitive salary range.

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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