Staff Engineer Jobs in Tennessee

Staff Engineer jobs in Tennessee are open across Nashville, Chattanooga, and Memphis and other Tennessee metros, with employers like Burns & McDonnell, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and Asurion hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles22+
Top employerBurns & McDonnell
Top cityNashville, TN
Cities hiring4
Work type91% On-site
Top industryConsulting

Showing 5 of 22+ Staff Engineer jobs

LaBella Associates
Geotechnical Staff Engineer
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LaBella Associates
Added 1w ago
Geotechnical Staff Engineer
LaBella Associates
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's

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LaBella Associates
Junior Geotechnical Staff Engineer
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LaBella Associates
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Junior Geotechnical Staff Engineer
LaBella Associates
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
$20 - $28/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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HCA Healthcare
Staff Design Engineer
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HCA Healthcare
Added 2d ago
Staff Design Engineer
HCA Healthcare
Nashville, Tennessee
Software Engineering
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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HCA Healthcare
Senior Staff Software Engineer
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HCA Healthcare
Added 6d ago
Senior Staff Software Engineer
HCA Healthcare
Nashville, Tennessee
Software Engineering
Data Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
DevOps
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Black & Veatch
Staff Registered Engineer-Structural-Hydropower
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Black & Veatch
Added 2w ago
Staff Registered Engineer-Structural-Hydropower
Black & Veatch
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Staff Engineer Jobs by City in Tennessee

Where Tennessee roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Nashville
9 jobs
Chattanooga
7 jobs
Memphis
5 jobs
Arlington
1 jobs

Staff Engineer Job Market in Tennessee

A snapshot from current Tennessee openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Burns & McDonnell
    Burns & McDonnell4
  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
    St. Jude Children's Research Hospital3
  • Asurion
    Asurion2
  • ECS Limited
    ECS Limited2
  • HCA Healthcare
    HCA Healthcare2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services5
  • Healthcare & Medical Services4
  • Technology & Software4
  • Construction & Real Estate3
  • Human Resources2

What Tennessee Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in staff engineer jobs across Tennessee.

  • 8 or more years of software engineering experience with a strong distributed systems background
  • Demonstrated ability to set technical direction across multiple engineering teams or codebases
  • Deep expertise in at least one major programming language such as Go, Java, Python, or Rust
  • Experience designing and operating large-scale, high-availability production systems
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration with product, infrastructure, and engineering leadership
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field

Staff Engineer Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions

How many staff engineer jobs are there in Tennessee?

There are 22+ staff engineer openings in Tennessee on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Nashville, Chattanooga, and Memphis. New positions post regularly as employers across Tennessee hire.

Which Tennessee cities have the most staff engineer jobs?

Nashville, Chattanooga, and Memphis have the most staff engineer openings in Tennessee right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire staff engineers in Tennessee?

Employers hiring staff engineers in Tennessee include Burns & McDonnell, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and Asurion, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote staff engineer jobs in Tennessee?

Yes. About 9% of staff engineer openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Tennessee metros.

How do I apply for staff engineer jobs in Tennessee?

You can apply to staff engineer jobs in Tennessee directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Tennessee location, then apply to each one that fits.

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