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.

Compliance Validation Specialist

Company: TestPros

Location: USA

Posted Nov 19, 2025

TestPros is a successful IT services company established in 1988, providing a wide range of technical support services to commercial and government customers. They are seeking a consultant to ensure their websites and mobile applications comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards as mandated by the US Department of Justice's 2024 final rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Company: Vercel

Location: USA

Posted Nov 19, 2025

The company is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to join their Security Engineering team. The role involves designing and implementing scalable security controls, hardening infrastructure components, building secure infrastructure and CICD pipelines, collaborating with platform and infrastructure teams, staying ahead of cloud security trends, conducting threat modeling and risk analysis, driving improvements in monitoring and incident response, and building relevant tooling. The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of experience in infrastructure or platform security roles, deep understanding of secure cloud infrastructure, proficiency with tools like Terraform, CDK, Kubernetes, and CICD security, and a proven track record of shipping secure and resilient systems at scale.

Commercial Solutions Engineer

Company: Grafana Labs

Location: UK

Posted Nov 19, 2025

The Solutions Engineering team at Grafana Labs is a customer-facing product expert team that enables the company's worldwide growth by educating potential and existing customers. They work closely with the Sales team to help qualify and close opportunities, and serve as a primary communication route between customers and the Product Management and Engineering teams. The role requires strong technical presales experience, excellent communication skills, and a desire to grow technically.

Customer Success - Team Manager

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 19, 2025

Canonical promotes itself as a leading open-source provider with global impact, offering a remote role in Customer Success Team Management. The position emphasizes growth, collaboration, and innovation in a distributed work environment with opportunities for travel and professional development.

Senior Backend Engineer

Company: Kalepa

Location: USA

Posted Nov 19, 2025

The job posting is for a core engineer role at a company that values smart programmers who love coding and seek challenging problems. The role involves working on advanced systems including NLP, firmographic data, entity resolution, and more. The company offers a competitive salary, equity options, and various benefits.

Senior Compensation Partner

Company: GitLab

Location: USA

Posted Nov 19, 2025

This job description outlines a Senior Compensation Partner role requiring global compensation strategy expertise, cross-organizational collaboration, and experience in high-growth tech companies. The position emphasizes data analysis, compliance with international regulations, and alignment with company values.

PCI Compliance Consultant

Company: TestPros

Location: USA

Posted Nov 19, 2025

TestPros is a growing IT services company seeking a PCI SME with expertise in compliance assessments and security standards. The role involves consulting, reporting, and team collaboration with competitive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Assessment Content Creator - Algebra II

Company: Khan Academy

Location: USA

Posted Nov 19, 2025

Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization with a mission to provide free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere. They offer high-quality supplemental 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.

Lead CCA Certified Professionals

Company: TestPros

Location: USA

Posted Nov 19, 2025

TestPros is a successful IT services company seeking a CMMC Cybersecurity Consultant with expertise in DoD compliance frameworks. The role involves guiding clients through CMMC certification, developing compliance roadmaps, and ensuring cybersecurity standards. The position offers flexible part-time work with competitive compensation and benefits for qualified candidates.

CMMC Certified Professionals

Company: TestPros

Location: USA

Posted Nov 19, 2025

TestPros is a successful IT services company established in 1988, offering a wide range of services including cybersecurity, compliance, and testing. They are seeking a part-time CMMC Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Consultant to help clients achieve and maintain CMMC compliance levels 1-4. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in cybersecurity consulting, specializing in DoD contracts and CMMC implementation.

Senior Analyst, Product Analysis - Property Product State Management

Company: Liberty Mutual Insurance

Location: USA

Posted Nov 19, 2025

The role offers opportunities to develop and implement solutions impacting the company's top and bottom line. The analyst will work with state-level data, support directors, and present analyses to leadership. The position requires strong analytical, communication, and mentoring skills.

Sales Representative (Debt Collections)

Company: TrueML

Location: USA

Posted Nov 19, 2025

TrueML is a mission-driven financial software company that aims to create better customer experiences for distressed borrowers. They use machine learning to engage customers digitally and adjust strategies in real time. The company values diversity and inclusion, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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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