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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.

Optimization Scientist

Company: Red Cell Partners

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 14, 2025

DEFCON AI is seeking a Senior Optimization Analyst with advanced degrees and extensive experience in optimization, data science, and programming. The role involves conducting cutting-edge analytics in a collaborative environment with leadership access. Benefits include comprehensive health care, paid parental leave, unlimited PTO, professional development, and remote work options.

Event Operations Coordinator

Company: Gcore

Location: Poland,Serbia,Cyprus

Posted Nov 14, 2025

Gcore is an international cloud and edge leader providing web performance, content delivery, and security solutions. They collaborate with industry giants like Intel, Dell, NVIDIA, and Equinix. Gcore is seeking an Event Operations Coordinator to manage internal and external events, working closely with various teams and partners.

iOS Engineer - Poe

Company: Quora

Location: USA

Posted Nov 14, 2025

Quora is a remote-first company with a mission to grow collective intelligence through its Quora and Poe platforms. The Poe platform offers a variety of AI language models for users to chat, explore, and build with. Quora values diversity and inclusivity, and is seeking a talented iOS Engineer to join the Poe team to design, develop, and maintain the Poe iOS app.

Sr. Fullstack Engineer II

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 II 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.

Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer - Ads Targeting

Company: Reddit

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 14, 2025

Reddit is evolving its mission to bring community belonging and empowerment to everyone. The company is focused on providing a delightful and relevant experience to users, including in its Ads products. The year ahead is described as busy, with a focus on building best-in-class products for users and advertisers. The job posting also outlines the responsibilities and qualifications for a senior staff machine learning engineer role in the Ads Targeting Quality team.

Product Marketing Manager - Emerging Products

Company: Figma

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 14, 2025

Figma is seeking a fullstack Product Marketing Manager to support their emerging products. The role involves partnering with product, sales, design, and marketing teams to develop go-to-market strategies, launch products, and drive adoption. The ideal candidate should have 6+ years of product marketing experience, be able to manage stakeholders at all levels, and have a track record of managing cross-functional initiatives from ideation to execution and measurement.

Senior Data Engineer

Company: Recharge

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 14, 2025

This job posting outlines a Senior Data Engineer role at Recharge, emphasizing responsibilities like building data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. It highlights required experience with data platforms and tools, along with compensation details in the US and Canada.

Principal Data System Architect - Data Engineering & Monetization

Company: GitLab

Location: USA

Posted Nov 14, 2025

The role of Data System Architect at GitLab involves driving the strategic evolution of the company's data platform. The position requires designing scalable distributed solutions, defining data product standards, building governed data services, and partnering with product and engineering teams. The ideal candidate should have experience in architecting large-scale distributed data systems, leadership skills, and expertise with modern data stack technologies.

Data Scientist

Company: Figma

Location: USA

Posted Nov 14, 2025

Figma is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to join their growing data team. The role involves collaborating across teams, building models and analytical frameworks, developing tools and systems, owning complex data projects, and championing data quality and accessibility. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of experience in Analytics or Data Science, fluency in SQL and a scripting language like Python or R, experience with distributed data systems, and a strong foundation in statistical methods and experimentation.

Principal - Leadership Development Manager

Company: Twilio

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 14, 2025

The job posting is for a Principal Leadership Development Manager at Twilio. The role involves designing and delivering leadership development programs for global leaders, acting as a strategic advisor, and managing vendor partnerships. The position requires a bachelor's degree, 10+ years of experience in digital learning, and strong data fluency. The role is remote and based in Ireland or the UK.

Omnichannel Outbound Lead

Company: Trafilea

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 14, 2025

Trafilea is a tech-driven platform with global reach and significant revenue, seeking an Outbound Omnichannel Lead to optimize logistics and scale brands. The role involves managing international operations, automation, and collaboration with teams, offering remote work and competitive benefits.

Software Engineer Fullstack

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 their own DTC brands while helping ambitious talent grow. They are looking for a fullstack software engineer to develop scalable technology solutions.

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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