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Senior/Staff Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$180 - $240/hr

THE ROLE As a Senior/Staff Engineer, you may work on projects that require strong execution, communication, analytical judgment, and the ability to move quickly in ambiguous environments. This ...

Geico

Senior Staff Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$130K - $260K/yr

Position Description Our Senior Staff Engineer works with our Staff and Sr. Engineers to innovate and build new systems, improve and enhance existing systems and identify new opportunities to apply ...

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Senior/Staff Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

THE ROLE As a Senior/Staff Engineer, you may work on projects that require strong execution, communication, analytical judgment, and the ability to move quickly in ambiguous environments. This ...

Geico

Senior Staff Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$130K - $260K/yr

Position Description Our Senior Staff Engineer works with our Staff and Sr. Engineers to innovate and build new systems, improve and enhance existing systems and identify new opportunities to apply ...

Cloudera

$213K - $266K/yr

As a Senior Staff Engineer, you will: * Lead the design and architecture of complex, large-scale cloud services that form the backbone of our multi-cloud and hybrid data management platform.

GEICO

Senior Staff Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$130K - $260K/yr

Position Description Our Senior Staff Engineer works with our Staff and Sr. Engineers to innovate and build new systems, improve and enhance existing systems and identify new opportunities to apply ...

Geico

Senior Staff Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$130K - $260K/yr

Senior Staff Engineer Team: Fault Tolerance & Disaster Recovery The Role: We are seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to provide technical leadership for faulttolerant orchestration at enterprise ...

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How much do senior staff engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior staff engineer in the United States is $126,557.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,500.00 and $143,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior staff engineer?

Senior Staff Engineers are highly experienced technical professionals who play a pivotal role in guiding the technical direction of a company or organization. They possess deep expertise in their field and are responsible for architecting complex systems, mentoring other engineers, and influencing engineering best practices across teams. Unlike entry-level or mid-level engineers, Senior Staff Engineers often work on cross-functional projects and help shape long-term technical strategy. Their role typically involves both hands-on technical work and leadership activities, but without direct people management responsibilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior staff engineer?

To thrive as a Senior Staff Engineer, you need deep expertise in software architecture, system design, and programming, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field and extensive engineering experience. Familiarity with tools such as version control systems (e.g., Git), cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), and continuous integration/deployment pipelines is essential. Leadership, effective communication, and mentorship abilities make someone stand out in this position. These skills are crucial for driving technical excellence, influencing organizational strategy, and guiding engineering teams toward successful project delivery.

What is the difference between Senior Staff Engineer vs Lead Engineer?

AspectSenior Staff EngineerLead Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, extensive experienceBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, often with leadership experience
Work EnvironmentTechnical expert, working on complex projects across teamsTeam leadership, project management, technical oversight
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in tech companies, engineering firms, R&D departmentsCommon in software, manufacturing, and engineering sectors

The Senior Staff Engineer focuses on high-level technical expertise and complex project execution, often working across teams. In contrast, the Lead Engineer combines technical skills with team leadership and project management. Both roles require strong engineering backgrounds, but the Senior Staff Engineer emphasizes technical depth, while the Lead Engineer emphasizes leadership and coordination.

What does a senior staff engineer do?

As a Senior Staff Engineer, you play a vital role in shaping the technical vision of your organization. You'll often collaborate closely with architects, product managers, and engineering leadership to set standards, guide architectural decisions, and identify long-term technology needs. Additionally, you'll mentor junior engineers by providing technical guidance, conducting code reviews, and leading by example in best practices. This position often bridges multiple teams, ensuring alignment and promoting knowledge sharing across departments.
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Infographic showing various Senior Staff Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,557 per year, or $60.8 per hour.

Senior Staff Engineer

Divisions Maintenance Group

Seattle, WA • On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Title: Sr. Staff Engineer 
Reports To: VP of Engineering 
Department: Product & Engineering - Engineering 
Location: Cincinnati, OH or Seattle, WA 
Position Status: Salary Exempt 
  
About DMG: 
Divisions Maintenance Group provides facility maintenance services to retail chains and distribution and fulfillment centers across the country. 
   
We are leading the way with our technology, creating world-class products that are revolutionizing the industry and fulfilling our brand promise of “Uninterrupted Peace of Mind.” 
   
DMG is a Certified Great Place to Work with a strong, inclusive culture and top-notch benefits. 
  
Job Summary: 
Staff engineers form the backbone of the DMG’s engineering team. They are expected to participate in all levels of the software development process from architecture to deployments. Staff Engineers lead DMG’s through example, trust and respect; engineers seek them out and follow their lead not because they are told to but because they understand the value. 
   
DMG’s staff engineering team have a bias for action and are obsessive about working backwards from the customer. They are visible to the entire organization and work together to organize and execute design reviews, setting standards and improving engineering culture and process. 
  
What You'll Do: 
  • Architecture: Create, implement, and maintain the reference architecture. 
  • Design: As a team they define the design engineering standards of the enterprise. They ensure that these design standards are adhered to for all services created or modified. 
  • Code: They code approx. 50% of the time, taking on the most difficult problems the organization faces. Their code is exemplary - it sets the standards for other engineers to emulate. 
  • Fight Technical Debt: Staff Eng fight technical debt. At the same time, they realize that there’s no such thing as perfect engineering. 
  • Operational Excellence: They ensure that the teams’ root cause analysis of incidents truly addresses the situation systematically vs a one off. They review every single RCA and don’t rest till the underlying cause is addressed. 
  • Customer Working Backwards: Staff Engineers understand the needs of their customer and the business. 
  • Technically Fearless: Staff Engineers are abreast of the latest and emerging technologies. 
  • Strategic: support the development & implementation of the DMG technical strategy that is complementary to our product strategy. 
  • Influence the organization: Our engineers seek out Staff Engineers for counsel. Not because of their titles, but because they are role models and inspiring. They will be approachable and supportive to encourage engineers to come to them. 
  • Develop others: They coach and mentor. Because of their coaching, fellow engineers grow their technical competencies. 
  • Influence cross-functionally: Staff Engineers influence their partners in Product and the rest of the company. 
  • Hire the right talent: Along with engineering managers, Staff Engineers define the hiring standards. They actively participate in the hiring process, so we build a cohesive team. 
  • Other duties as assigned by management. 
What You Need: 
  • Degree or equivalent experience in information technology, computer science or engineering. 
  • 15+ years of experience developing enterprise b2b systems and mission critical applications. 
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes, containerization, micro-services, observability, distributed systems, streaming, networking, testing and test automation, RPC (gRPC preferred). 
  • Mastery of SQL and NoSQL databases. 
  • Excellent in .Net and JVM languages. 
  • Working knowledge of GenAI and how to leverage related technologies into product development workstreams. 
  • Familiarity with AI assisted coding tools. 
  • Ability to manage the stress of a fast-paced environment. 
  • Ability to meet the in-person requirements of the team and/or business needs. 
What You'll Get: 
  
At DMG, you’ll be part of an amazing team that encourages learning, growth, and advancement. Our company has an entrepreneurial spirit that rewards self-starters and encourages employees to take charge of their own careers.  
   
Some of our many benefits include: 
  • Salary Range: $175,000 - $200,000
  • Health, dental and vision coverage on day 1.
  • Dollar-for-dollar 401K match up to 4% of salary with immediate 100% vesting. 
  • Paid Primary and Secondary Caregiver leave. 
  • Employee Assistance Program to assist with everyday challenges. 
  • Paid time off to volunteer. 
  
Divisions Maintenance Group is an equal opportunity employer. 

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