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Staff Engineer in the United States: openings, pay and who is hiring
Everything open jobs say about Staff Engineer, updated November 7, 2026.
In 3 sentences
- As of November 7, 2026, Joonow listed 120 Staff Engineer openings in the United States, at 71 employers.
- San Francisco (CA) has the most openings: 22.
- Across the 22 openings with posted pay, the median is $20,146.
Cities with the most Staff Engineer openings
Where the openings are
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| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| San Francisco (CA) | 22 |
| San Jose (CA) | 14 |
| Austin (TX) | 5 |
| Boston (MA) | 5 |
| New York City (NY) | 5 |
| Chicago (IL) | 4 |
| Palo Alto (CA) | 4 |
| Pune | 4 |
Employers with the most Staff Engineer openings
Employers with the most openings
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| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Samsung Semiconductor | 13 |
| Adyen | 8 |
| Raft Company Website | 5 |
| Fanatics Betting & Gaming | 4 |
| Sila | 3 |
| Illumio | 3 |
| Ambiq Micro, Inc. | 3 |
| Emergent Labs | 3 |
Posted pay
The median pay posted by employers is $20,146. The middle half of openings pays between $18,219 and $23,760, in a sample of 22 openings.
Work arrangement
21% of openings are remote, 10% are hybrid and 69% are on-site.
For job seekers
Frequently asked questions
How many Staff Engineer jobs are open in the United States?
As of November 7, 2026, Joonow listed 120 open Staff Engineer jobs in the United States, at 71 employers.
Where are the most Staff Engineer jobs?
San Francisco (CA) has the most Staff Engineer openings: 22 as of November 7, 2026.
How much does a Staff Engineer make?
Across the 22 openings with pay posted by the employer, the median is $20,146, and the middle half pays between $18,219 and $23,760.
Are there remote Staff Engineer jobs?
Yes: 21% of open Staff Engineer jobs are remote and 10% are hybrid, as of November 7, 2026.
