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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.

Project Manager - Software Implementation

Company: Makersite GmbH

Location: Germany

Posted Nov 15, 2025

Makersite is a fast-growing company pioneering sustainable product development and digital collaboration. They are seeking innovative Project Managers passionate about technology and sustainability to lead software implementation projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. The role offers competitive salary, remote-first flexibility, learning opportunities, and purpose-driven work.

Senior Delivery Manager

Company: NECSWS

Location: UK

Posted Nov 15, 2025

The job description outlines the role of an NEC Digital Senior Delivery Manager, who will support clients through every stage of the delivery lifecycle, ensuring projects run smoothly and efficiently. The role involves managing a multidisciplinary project team, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to a high quality, meeting client requirements. The company offers an excellent benefits package, including private medical cover, paid holidays, life assurance, a group pension plan, and flexible benefits.

Sr. Fullstack Engineer I

Company: Khan Academy

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 14, 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 strives to build a strong team with diverse backgrounds and experiences. They are looking for a Senior Fullstack Engineer to work on product teams focused on providing equitable solutions to under-resourced communities of students and teachers, with a focus on building tools for teachers and integrating state-of-the-art learning science into their product.

Accounting Specialist

Company: Trafilea

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 14, 2025

Trafilea is a consumer tech platform that helps brands grow through AI, technology, and operational excellence. They own and operate their own digitally native brands, with a strong global presence in Walmart, Nordstrom, and Amazon. The company is looking for an Accounting Specialist to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, support audit readiness, and contribute to process improvements.

Channel Account Manager

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 14, 2025

Canonical promotes itself as a leading open source provider with global enterprise success, highlighting growth opportunities and a distributed work environment. The job posting emphasizes channel sales expansion, strategic partnerships, and competitive compensation while showcasing the company's innovative tech focus and commitment to diversity.

Senior Software Engineer Backend

Company: Trafilea

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 14, 2025

Trafilea is a consumer tech platform that uses AI to help brands grow. They have over $1B in revenue, 12M customers, and 500+ talents across 19 countries. Trafilea builds and scales its own DTC brands while helping ambitious talent grow. They offer remote work with competitive salary and benefits.

Senior Data Engineer (AWS & Python)

Company: Proxify

Location: CET +/- 3 HOURS

Posted Nov 14, 2025

The job posting is for a Senior Data Engineer role specializing in modern cloud-native data platforms, with a focus on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Python. The role involves designing, building, and optimizing highly scalable and reliable ETL/ELT pipelines and data warehouses to power analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence for clients. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of professional experience in data engineering, expert proficiency in Python, deep hands-on experience with AWS core services, and solid expertise in SQL and complex query writing/optimization.

Staff Software Engineer

Company: Check

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 14, 2025

The job description highlights the opportunity to work on complex, scalable systems using modern cloud-native tools and technologies. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration, clear communication, and taking ownership of end-to-end delivery. The company offers a competitive compensation package and benefits, and values employees who can build genuine connections and embrace vulnerability.

Staff Software Engineer

Company: HubSpot

Location: USA

Posted Nov 15, 2025

HubSpot is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join the Release Core team within the Release Engineering product line. The team works on deploying systems across a common infrastructure, defining platform and patterns for applications. The ideal candidate should have experience building modern scalable CI and CD systems, deep experience with Kubernetes, and a customer-centric approach to building platform software.

Tech Lead Databricks Data Engineer

Company: Mitre Media

Location: USA

Posted Nov 14, 2025

Mitre Media seeks a Tech Lead Data Engineer to build AI-driven FinTech solutions. The role involves designing ETL pipelines, ensuring data quality, and working with cutting-edge tech like Databricks and LLMs. The company offers autonomy, competitive compensation, and growth opportunities.

Software Engineer - ML Feature Platform

Company: Reddit

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 14, 2025

This job posting describes a remote-friendly Software Engineer role at Reddit's Machine Learning Platform team, emphasizing high-impact work on ML infrastructure and requirements for experience with large-scale systems. It outlines benefits including healthcare, equity, and flexible time off, while noting pay transparency and base salary ranges.

Program Manager

Company: phData

Location: Latin America

Posted Nov 15, 2025

The job posting is for an experienced Program Manager to lead the company's next phase of growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of managing large strategic customer portfolios, developing a robust delivery organization, and nurturing future leaders within the team. The role involves overseeing multiple high-visibility projects, ensuring alignment across internal teams and key stakeholders, and driving the company's next stage of growth.

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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