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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 Software Engineer - Infrastructure
Company: Gusto, Inc.
Location: USA
Posted Nov 27, 2025
Gusto is seeking a forward-thinking technical leader to shape the next generation of their compute Kubernetes and networking service mesh platforms. The role involves defining the long-term vision for how services run and communicate at Gusto, ensuring reliability, scalability, and developer delight. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in infrastructure platform or site reliability engineering, deep expertise in Kubernetes and service mesh technologies, and a strong bias toward action.
Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
Company: ExtraHop
Location: USA
Posted Nov 27, 2025
This job posting seeks a Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst with expertise in cybersecurity and content creation. Responsibilities include threat research, intelligence analysis, and developing marketing materials. Required qualifications emphasize experience with threat frameworks and tools, while preferred skills include networking knowledge and scripting proficiency. The position offers a competitive salary range of $150,000–$180,000 plus bonus and benefits.
Member of Technical Staff, Backend Engineer - API
Company: Runway
Location: North America,Europe
Posted Nov 27, 2025
The role is for a Senior Software Engineer to join the Backend team at Runway, working on AI-powered video creation and collaboration tools. The company is open to hiring remote candidates across North America and Europe, with offices in major cities. The technical stack includes TypeScript, AWS, Python, PyTorch, Kubernetes, and more. The position offers the opportunity to work with a world-class engineering team, own the full API lifecycle, and improve performance and reliability.
Trading Operations Associate
Company: Kraken
Location: USA
Posted Nov 27, 2025
Kraken is a mission-focused crypto company that aims to accelerate global adoption of crypto for financial freedom and inclusion. They offer various products and services, and are committed to security, education, and client support. The Operations & Trade Support Associate role is critical for smooth daily functioning, trade execution, operational processes, settlements, reconciliations, and regulatory compliance.
People Analytics & Data Consultant
Company: Netwrix
Location: USA
Posted Nov 27, 2025
The job description highlights a strategic role in HR analytics and data storytelling, emphasizing global compensation strategies and a culture of innovation and excellence. It outlines key responsibilities like transforming HR data into actionable insights, leading compensation programs, and collaborating with executives. The company promotes values such as customer focus, transparency, and continuous learning, while offering competitive benefits and career growth opportunities.
Staff Backend Engineer
Company: Cloudbeds
Location: Europe,Latin America
Posted Nov 27, 2025
The text describes the role of a Staff Software Engineer at Cloudbeds, focusing on delivering exceptional product experiences for customers worldwide. The position involves working on the Payments team, building secure and efficient payment systems. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in Java, PHP, and PostgreSQL/MySQL, along with knowledge of event-driven services, IaC, Kubernetes, and Terraform. The role requires strong technical skills, collaboration, and a focus on security, compliance, and continuous learning.
Senior Software Engineer - Detection & Response Engineering
Company: Grafana Labs
Location: UK
Posted Nov 27, 2025
This is a remote Senior Software Security Engineer position in the UK for the Detection & Response Engineering team. The role involves building advanced security tools, conducting detection research, and automating response processes using Go, TypeScript, Python, and the Grafana observability stack. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of software engineering experience, knowledge of security concepts, and experience with public clouds, Kubernetes, and container ecosystems.
Senior Software Engineer - Detection & Response Engineering
Company: Grafana Labs
Location: Germany
Posted Nov 27, 2025
This job posting is for a Senior Software Security Engineer position at Grafana Labs, a remote role based in Germany. The role involves designing and maintaining internal detection systems, developing detection as code capabilities, working with product teams, leading response tooling development, and guiding cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in software engineering, core security concepts, and public clouds. The compensation includes a base range of EUR 94208 to EUR 113050, along with Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
Senior Software Engineer - Detection & Response Engineering
Company: Grafana Labs
Location: Spain
Posted Nov 27, 2025
This is a remote Senior Software Security Engineer position in Spain. The role involves building advanced security tools and processes, collaborating with teams, and contributing to the security community. The ideal candidate has significant experience in software engineering, security concepts, and cloud systems.
Senior AI Engineer - Poe
Company: Quora
Location: USA
Posted Nov 27, 2025
Quora is a remote-first company with a mission to grow the world's collective intelligence. They have two platforms: Quora, a global knowledge sharing platform, and Poe, a platform providing access to various AI language models. They are seeking a talented AI Engineer to join the Poe team and work on cutting-edge applied LLM projects.
Vice President of DoD
Company: Oddball
Location: USA
Posted Nov 27, 2025
Oddball seeks a Vice President of DoD with expertise in Air Force programs and modernization efforts, emphasizing mission credibility, product delivery, and collaboration. The role involves translating challenges into software solutions while aligning with federal acquisition processes. The company highlights competitive compensation, remote work flexibility, and commitment to diversity.
Senior Business Operations Manager - Global Enterprise
Company: Sprout Social
Location: USA
Posted Nov 27, 2025
Sprout Social is hiring a Senior Business Operations Manager for the Revenue Operations team. The role involves collaborating with senior leadership, leading sales operational strategies, developing dashboards, and partnering with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has 6-8+ years of experience in sales operations, strong leadership skills, and a track record of driving change and improvement.