Mid Level Staff Engineer Jobs

Mid level staff engineer jobs go to engineers who own projects end to end, mentor juniors, and make technical decisions without waiting for direction. Openings are spread across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Electronics & Hardware, with Burns & McDonnell, Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, and Qualcomm hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles341+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerBurns & McDonnell
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type76% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Senior Staff Environmental Engineer, Scientist or Geologist
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Senior Staff Environmental Engineer, Scientist or Geologist
Langan Engineering and Environmental Services
Cleveland, Ohio
Specialized Engineering
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Laboratory Research
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Science
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Staff Solutions Engineer
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Staff Solutions Engineer
TwelveLabs
Remote
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Sales
Customer Success
Technical Product & Program Management
Solutions Engineering (Pre-Sales)
$198k - $260k/yr
Remote (US)
None

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Staff Software Engineer
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Staff Software Engineer
Agility Robotics
Salem, Oregon
Software Engineering
Specialized Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Robotics Engineering
Backend Engineering
$181k - $282k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
2-10

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Distribution Planning Staff, Senior, or Principal Engineer
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Distribution Planning Staff, Senior, or Principal Engineer
Xcel Energy
Amarillo, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
$82k - $179k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Staff Process Engineer
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Staff Process Engineer
Rivian
Normal, Illinois
Specialized Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Quality Control
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Project Management
$126k - $157k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Mid Level Staff Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Burns & McDonnell44
  • Langan Engineering and Environmental Services17
  • Qualcomm15
  • Suno8
  • GEICO8

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software112
  • Consulting & Professional Services77
  • Electronics & Hardware50
  • Manufacturing18
  • Telecommunications15

Mid Level Staff Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level staff engineer job?

Position yourself around ownership and outcomes, not just tasks. Highlight projects you drove from design to delivery, decisions you made independently, and any mentoring you provided. Tailor your resume to show scope and impact rather than a list of technologies. Recruiters at this level want evidence that you can run a workstream without close supervision, so concrete examples from your current role matter more than credentials.

Which companies hire mid level staff engineers?

Companies hiring mid level staff engineers right now include Burns & McDonnell, Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, and Qualcomm, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level covers both large technology companies building out engineering depth and growth-stage companies that need engineers capable of owning significant features independently.

Are there remote mid level staff engineer jobs?

Yes, remote and hybrid options are well represented at this experience level. About 24% of mid level staff engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly distributed engineering teams have become. Filtering by work setting on Migrate Mate lets you narrow openings to the arrangement that fits your situation.

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

The path into mid level is built over several years by taking on progressively larger ownership. Start by completing tasks reliably, then volunteer to lead a feature or module from start to finish. Seek out opportunities to mentor newer teammates, even informally, and make sure your impact shows up in measurable outcomes. Depth in a core technical area, combined with demonstrated judgment under ambiguity, is what distinguishes mid level engineers from early-career contributors.

Which industries hire the most mid level staff engineers?

Mid Level staff engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to run large, complex engineering systems that require experienced individual contributors who can own components and collaborate across teams without heavy management oversight.