Staff Software Engineer Jobs

Discover the latest staff software engineer jobs from companies hiring across the globe. This page features curated opportunities for senior individual contributors who drive technical excellence, architect complex systems, and mentor engineering teams.

Seeq Corporation

Staff Full Stack Software Engineer

Seeq Corporation

Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time
4w ago
Anduril Industries

Staff Software Engineer, Connected Warfare

Anduril Industries

Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time
Cloudera

Sr. Staff Software Engineer - Apache Iceberg

Cloudera

Location not specified
Remote
full-time
Shield AI Inc

Senior Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration

Shield AI Inc

Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time and part-time
Anduril Industries

Staff Robotics Software Engineer, Air Vehicle Autonomy

Anduril Industries

Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time
2w ago
GEICO

Senior Staff Software Engineer (Backend) - Billing Platform *HYBRID*

GEICO

Bethesda, Maryland, US
full-time
1w ago
Ad Hoc LLC

Staff Software Engineer - Full Stack

Ad Hoc LLC

Silver Spring, Maryland, US
full-time
2w ago
Northrop Grumman

Staff Cyber Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman

Jessup, Maryland, US
full-time
GEICO

Senior Staff Software Engineer - AI & Underwriting Platforms - Hybrid

GEICO

Bethesda, Maryland, US
full-time
1w ago
Inovalon

Staff Software Development Engineer L5

Inovalon

Location not specified
Remote
full-time
3d ago
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Staff Software Engineer Jobs: At a Glance

Insights drawn from the latest openings on this page so you can compare employers, locations, and pay before applying.

Top Companies Hiring

  • Anduril Industries2 roles
  • GEICO2 roles
  • Seeq Corporation1 role
  • Cloudera1 role
  • Shield AI Inc1 role
  • Ad Hoc LLC1 role

Top Locations

  • District of Columbia, US4 roles
  • Maryland, US4 roles
  • Remote2 roles

20% of these openings can be done remotely.

Salary Range Overview

Across 10 listings, advertised pay ranges from USD 110k to USD 342k.

Typical band: USD 189k 293k.

Figures reflect employer-disclosed salaries on current openings and may vary by location, experience, and company stage.

Employment Types

  • Full-Time9 roles
  • Full-Time And Part-Time1 role

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Featured Staff Software Engineer Jobs

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  1. #1Staff Full Stack Software Engineer

    Seeq CorporationWashington, District of Columbia, USFull-TimePosted Jul 11, 2026

    Seeq creates cutting-edge data analytics software for industrial process data, serving sectors like pharmaceuticals, energy, and manufacturing. Our core product is a robust calculation engine capable of executing advanced math and machine learning algorithms on streaming time-series data. By leveraging generative AI, w

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  2. #2Staff Software Engineer, Connected Warfare

    Anduril IndustriesWashington, District of Columbia, USFull-TimeUSD 220k–292k / year

    Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are d

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  3. #3Sr. Staff Software Engineer - Apache Iceberg

    ClouderaRemoteFull-TimeUSD 213k–266k / year

    Business Area: Engineering Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level Job Description: At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we're the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry. Powered by t

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  4. #4Senior Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration

    Shield AI IncWashington, District of Columbia, USFull-Time And Part-TimeUSD 228k–342k / year

    Senior Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration Washington, DC / San Diego, California / Boston, MA Hivemind Solutions Division - Flight System Integration / Full Time Employee / On-site apply for this job Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting servi

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  5. #5Staff Robotics Software Engineer, Air Vehicle Autonomy

    Anduril IndustriesWashington, District of Columbia, USFull-TimeUSD 254k–338k / yearPosted Jul 26, 2026

    Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are d

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  6. #6Senior Staff Software Engineer (Backend) - Billing Platform *HYBRID*

    GEICOBethesda, Maryland, USFull-TimeUSD 110k–260k / yearPosted Jul 31, 2026

    Why Join GEICO? At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while

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  7. #7Staff Software Engineer - Full Stack

    Ad Hoc LLCSilver Spring, Maryland, USFull-TimePosted Jul 24, 2026

    Staff Software Engineer - Full Stack Job Number: 906 This is a remote position. Ad Hoc is a technology company that empowers organizations to deliver scalable, impactful digital services. Using modern, agile methods, our team creates products that meet people's needs and transform their experience of government. Work o

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  8. #8Staff Cyber Software Engineer

    Northrop GrummanJessup, Maryland, USFull-Time

    RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time ## Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for g

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  9. #9Senior Staff Software Engineer - AI & Underwriting Platforms - Hybrid

    GEICOBethesda, Maryland, USFull-TimeUSD 110k–260k / yearPosted Aug 2, 2026

    Why Join GEICO? At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while

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  10. #10Staff Software Development Engineer L5

    InovalonRemoteFull-TimePosted Aug 6, 2026

    Inovalon was founded in 1998 on the belief that technology, and data specifically, would empower the transformation of the entire healthcare ecosystem for the better, improving both outcomes and economics. At Inovalon, we believe that when our customers are successful in their missions, healthcare improves. Therefore,

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About Staff Software Engineer Jobs

Discover the latest staff software engineer jobs from companies hiring across the globe. This page features curated opportunities for senior individual contributors who drive technical excellence, architect complex systems, and mentor engineering teams.

Staff Software Engineers operate at the highest levels of the individual contributor track, making architectural decisions that affect entire engineering organizations. They lead technical initiatives spanning multiple teams, establish coding standards and best practices, resolve the most challenging technical problems, and influence engineering strategy. Employers seek candidates with deep expertise in system design, distributed systems, and the ability to balance technical excellence with business impact.

These roles are available at technology companies, scale-ups, and enterprises across SaaS, fintech, infrastructure, healthcare, and e-commerce. Staff engineers typically have 8+ years of experience and demonstrate strong technical leadership, mentorship, and cross-team collaboration skills.

Our curated listings include remote, hybrid, and onsite positions across global markets. Staff-level roles offer top-tier compensation packages including base salary, equity, and bonuses that are competitive with engineering management.

Each job posting provides detailed requirements, technical leadership expectations, and application instructions to help you find the right staff-level engineering role.

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