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Endeavor AI, Inc

Staff Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$250K - $325K/yr

The Role | Staff Software Engineer As a Staff Software Engineer at Endeavor, you will help optimize our application and make our key business cases run faster. You'll find the bottlenecks in a messy ...

Roberts Recruiting

Staff Software Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to play a critical role on the team responsible for our Core Orders and Pricing workflows. Our system currently accepts orders from a number of different ...

Earnest

Staff Software Engineer

$207K/yr

The Staff Software Engineer (Multiple Positions Open) at Earnest LLC in Oakland, CA will drive the technical strategy and execution for our engineering teams. * Lead the development of a scalable ...

Polly Insurance Agency LLC

Staff Software Engineer

OR · On-site +1

$125K - $145K/yr

Staff Software Engineer Job Overview Staff Software Engineer THE ROLE: At Polly, we've created the future of car insurance. Our innovative mobile technology enables car-buyers to view multiple ...

Tutor

Staff Software Engineer

Watertown, MA · On-site

They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and implementation of core software systems, focusing on building scalable and reliable platforms that support machine learning and ...

Maxar

Staff Software Engineer

Westminster, CO · Hybrid

$102K - $136K/yr

We are hiring for a Staff Software Engineer to join our team in Westminster, CO. This position is allowed to work remotely two days per week and in the office Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The ...

Walmart

Staff, Software Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$143K - $286K/yr

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer for a key position on Walmarts Amends. Amends serves as the platform that powers an experience for the customer to edit their orders after placement. This ...

Walmart

Staff, Software Engineer

Milpitas, CA

$143K - $286K/yr

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer for a key position on Walmarts Amends. Amends serves as the platform that powers an experience for the customer to edit their orders after placement. This ...

Walmart

Staff, Software Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA

$143K - $286K/yr

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer for a key position on Walmarts Amends. Amends serves as the platform that powers an experience for the customer to edit their orders after placement. This ...

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As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level staff software engineer in the United States is $104,863.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Staff Software Engineer vs Software Developer?

AspectEntry Level Staff Software EngineerSoftware Developer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; some companies prefer internships or project experienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; coding bootcamps also common
Work EnvironmentCollaborative teams within tech companies, startups, or large enterprises; involved in design and architectureDevelopment teams focused on coding, testing, and implementing software solutions
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across tech, finance, healthcare, and other industries; entry-level position with growth potentialCommon in software firms, tech startups, and IT departments; often an entry point into software careers

While both roles involve coding and software development, Entry Level Staff Software Engineers typically have more responsibilities in system design and architecture, and may require some leadership or mentorship roles. Software Developers focus primarily on coding and implementing features. Both roles are entry-level but differ in scope and expectations.

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Staff Software Engineer

Staff Software Engineer

Astera Institute

Emeryville, CA • On-site

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Job description

Staff Software Engineer

We are looking for an ambitious Staff Software Engineer to help us reverse-engineer the human brain.

This role spans a broad spectrum of activities:

  • Define and architect high-performance infrastructure for training large-scale models and running complex simulations.
  • Design and optimize custom RL environments informed by neuroscience.
  • Set the standard for clean, fast, production-grade code that boosts our research velocity.
  • Turn research prototypes into scalable production systems.
  • Tackle systemic technical bottlenecks, from low-level optimization to high-level strategy, to unblock the research team.

Qualifications:

  • High-velocity craftsmanship: You set the bar for clean, maintainable, and well-tested code at a startup pace. You know how to balance engineering rigor with the need to iterate quickly on research prototypes.
  • System architecture intuition: You have proven success architecting complex systems from scratch. You understand the long-term trade-offs, and you can design infrastructure that survives the chaos of research.
  • Extreme adaptability: You might be an expert in distributed systems today, but you are ready to become a novice in neuroscience tomorrow. You have a track record of diving into complex domains, mastering them quickly, and guiding others through them.
  • Mastery of hard problems: You have a track record of leading the resolution of difficult engineering challenges, whether it is massive scale distributed systems or kernel-level optimization. You do not shy away from what your peers consider hardcore.

Location & Visa:

  • This role is in-person in Emeryville, CA.
  • Visa sponsorship may be available for qualified candidates.

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