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Excepted Service positions are the backbone of federal innovation, offering stability and a clear career ladder. With 1301 openings, agencies like NASA, NIH, and the Department of Energy are pushing projects in AI, quantum computing, and climate modeling. Demand spikes when new funding streams unlock high‑impact research and cybersecurity initiatives.

Roles range from Research Scientist and Data Analyst to Cybersecurity Engineer and GIS Analyst. Typical duties include designing experiments, developing Python/R pipelines, securing cloud deployments with AWS and Azure, and maintaining ArcGIS databases that support national infrastructure mapping.

Salary transparency is critical because Excepted Service pay is set in fixed bands. Knowing the exact figure for comparable positions across agencies lets candidates negotiate more effectively, benchmark against industry rates, and plan long‑term growth in a field that rewards expertise over tenure alone.

Staff Product Manager - Trends & Insights

Company: Pinterest

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 06, 2025

This job posting seeks a Staff Product Manager to lead agency product innovation, focusing on AI-driven solutions and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires expertise in data science, trends, and scalable product development, with emphasis on delivering actionable insights for advertisers and partners.

Middle Software Engineer (Java)

Company: Innovecs

Location: Poland

Posted Dec 06, 2025

Innovecs, a globally recognized digital services company, highlights its achievements in industry rankings, employee engagement awards, and comprehensive employee benefits including flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation, and a supportive culture.

Product Marketing Manager

Company: Daxko

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 06, 2025

Daxko is a company that powers wellness to improve lives by providing solutions for health and wellness facilities. They are seeking a Product Marketing Manager to shape their brand presence in the fitness, health, and wellness industry. The role involves market research, strategy development, and collaboration with various teams to drive growth and elevate the company's brand.

Manager - Sales Engineering

Company: ImageTrend

Location: USA

Posted Dec 06, 2025

ImageTrend Inc is a company dedicated to providing software solutions, data analytics, and services for healthcare and emergency response. They are committed to innovation, client satisfaction, and providing world-class implementation and support. The Manager Sales Engineering role involves leading a team, shaping technical sales strategy, and delivering innovative solutions to drive revenue growth.

Sr. SDET

Company: Pinterest

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 06, 2025

The job posting is for a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to lead quality engineering for a rapidly growing global platform. The role involves architecting and implementing automation frameworks, driving cross-functional quality initiatives, modernizing test platforms, identifying quality gaps, mentoring engineers, and leading test strategy planning. The ideal candidate should have experience in test automation, programming languages, test frameworks, CICD tooling, and leading quality initiatives across an organization.

Senior Data Scientist - Inference, Global Markets

Company: Airbnb

Location: China

Posted Dec 06, 2025

The Global Markets team at Airbnb is focused on evolving guest and host experiences to accelerate international growth. The role involves partnering with cross-functional teams to build and optimize products for diverse markets, conducting research, and developing scalable frameworks. The position requires expertise in causal inference, experimentation, and data analysis.

Sr. Machine Learning Engineer - Computer Vision

Company: Pinterest

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 06, 2025

Pinterest Labs focuses on applied ML research and development, including core computer vision, multimodal representation learning, and generative modeling. The visual modeling team in Labs develops Pinterest Canvas, a foundation text-to-image model for visualization, inpainting, and outpainting products. The role involves prototyping new model architectures, reading research papers, collecting visual training data, publishing work, and mentoring junior researchers.

Director of Data Science - Ads Delivery & Performance

Company: Pinterest

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 06, 2025

Pinterest Ads Delivery & Performance is redefining digital ad delivery by challenging assumptions to protect the Pinner experience and grow durable revenue. The role involves setting strategy, establishing measurement frameworks, and scaling a high-impact data science organization to build next-generation advertising products and systems.

Marketing Lead - Experiences & Services

Company: Airbnb

Location: USA

Posted Dec 06, 2025

The role is for a Marketing Lead at Airbnb who will work with cross-functional teams to develop strategic marketing plans. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in brand strategy, product design, and creative engineering. They will lead the development of integrated marketing plans, creative briefs, and presentations, and partner with various teams to introduce new products to audiences.

Staff Data Scientist - Curation Ecosystem

Company: Pinterest

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 06, 2025

Pinterest is a leading visual search and discovery platform with over 500 million monthly active users. The company focuses on curation to help users create a life they love by discovering and curating their own taste. The role of a Staff Data Scientist involves developing methods and models to understand why certain content is promoted or not for a Pinner, working on innovative product bets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product innovation.

Business Development Lead - GenAI Partnerships

Company: Pinterest

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 06, 2025

The Business Development team at Pinterest is responsible for developing partner strategy and managing partnerships critical for growth. The Business Development Lead for Generative AI Partnerships will source, evaluate, and manage partnerships with technology platform companies to drive growth and engagement on Pinterest. The role requires a strategic, analytical, and experienced professional comfortable navigating the evolving technology landscape.

Principal Software Development Engineer - Navigation

Company: Mapbox

Location: USA

Posted Dec 06, 2025

Mapbox is a leading real-time location platform that provides tools for navigation, mapping, and location-aware businesses. The Navigation team at Mapbox develops web services for navigation initiatives in consumer, automotive, and logistics verticals. They are revolutionizing in-car experiences with technology and have launched products like MapGPT and Mapbox for EV. The company values high-performing individuals, diversity, and continuous learning.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical salary ranges for entry‑level, mid‑level, and senior Excepted Service positions?
Entry‑level: $55k‑$80k. Mid‑level: $80k‑$110k. Senior: $110k‑$150k, with top specialists reaching $170k+ depending on agency and technical specialty.
What skills and certifications are most valued for Excepted Service roles?
Strong programming in Python or R, SQL database management, GIS expertise with ArcGIS Pro, cloud skills in AWS or Azure, and certifications such as CISSP, CISM, PMP, or GIS Professional (GISP).
Are Excepted Service positions available for remote work?
Many agencies now offer hybrid or fully remote arrangements, especially for data‑centric roles. Agencies like NIH and NASA allow remote work for analytical positions, but security‑sensitive roles may require on‑site presence.
What career progression paths exist within Excepted Service positions?
Typical ladder moves from Analyst → Senior Analyst → Lead → Manager → Director. Research tracks progress from Research Associate → Senior Scientist → Principal Scientist, with opportunities for cross‑agency transfers and leadership roles.
What industry trends are shaping the future of Excepted Service roles?
Growth in AI/ML, quantum computing, cyber resilience, and green‑energy research drives demand. Agencies are investing in data‑driven decision making and securing critical infrastructure, creating new roles in predictive analytics, cyber‑security, and sustainable technology.

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