Mid Level Senior Staff Engineer Jobs

Mid level senior staff engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own complex projects end to end, mentor junior teammates, and drive architectural decisions with limited oversight. Openings are concentrated across Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Artificial Intelligence, with a strong mix of remote and hybrid roles, and employers like Google, Marvell Technology, and Northrop Grumman hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles184+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerGoogle
Top citySanta Clara, CA
Work type82% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Intuit
Senior Staff Software Engineer, DataX
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Senior Staff Software Engineer, DataX
Intuit
Mountain View, California
Backend Engineering
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Software Engineering
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Palo Alto Networks
Senior Staff Engineer Software, Backend
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Palo Alto Networks
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Senior Staff Engineer Software, Backend
Palo Alto Networks
Santa Clara, California
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$126k - $205k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Palo Alto Networks
Sr Staff Software Engineer (DLP)
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Palo Alto Networks
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Sr Staff Software Engineer (DLP)
Palo Alto Networks
Santa Clara, California
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$126k - $205k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Bloom Energy
Sr. Staff Mechanical Engineer
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Bloom Energy
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Sr. Staff Mechanical Engineer
Bloom Energy
Fremont, California
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$152k - $218k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
1,001-5,000

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American Electric Power
Senior Staff Engineer – Enterprise Middleware Platform & Migration Architecture
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American Electric Power
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Senior Staff Engineer – Enterprise Middleware Platform & Migration Architecture
American Electric Power
Columbus, Ohio
Accounting
Business Analyst
Data Analytics
Finance
$116k - $151k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Mid Level Senior Staff Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Google
    Google20
  • Marvell Technology
    Marvell Technology16
  • Northrop Grumman
    Northrop Grumman12
  • Palo Alto Networks
    Palo Alto Networks10
  • Terracon Consultants
    Terracon Consultants9

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software72
  • Electronics & Hardware32
  • Artificial Intelligence21
  • Agriculture & Farming10
  • Consulting & Professional Services10

Mid Level Senior Staff Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level senior staff engineer job?

Position yourself around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight projects where you drove decisions, unblocked teammates, or delivered a system component independently. Employers hiring at this level want engineers who have moved beyond task execution into scoping, prioritizing, and shipping features with minimal hand-holding. Tailor your resume to show scope and impact, not just technologies used.

Which companies hire mid level senior staff engineers?

Companies hiring mid level senior staff engineers right now include Google, Marvell Technology, and Northrop Grumman, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers both large technology organizations scaling their engineering teams and mid-size companies that need experienced engineers who can work independently and contribute to architectural direction.

Are there remote mid level senior staff engineer jobs?

Yes, remote and hybrid options are common at this level. About 18% of mid level senior staff engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how many organizations trust engineers with demonstrated ownership and communication skills to work effectively outside a central office.

How do I move up to a mid level senior staff engineer role?

Getting to mid level is about accumulating depth and demonstrated ownership over time. Early in your career, focus on delivering reliably and building technical fluency. From there, seek opportunities to own a feature or component fully, mentor a newer teammate, and make decisions rather than just implementing them. Employers recognize the jump when your contributions show measurable scope and judgment.

Which industries hire the most mid level senior staff engineers?

Mid Level senior staff engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Artificial Intelligence, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their product and infrastructure complexity creates sustained demand for engineers who can work independently across the full development cycle.