Mid Level Staff Software Engineer Jobs

Mid level staff software engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own features end to end, mentor junior teammates, and drive technical decisions with limited oversight. Roles range across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings in Technology & Software, Artificial Intelligence, and Aerospace & Defense, with employers like Suno, Perplexity, and Shield AI hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles97
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerSuno
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type67% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Taxbit
Staff Software Engineer
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Staff Software Engineer
Taxbit
Salt Lake City, Utah
Cloud & DevOps
Cybersecurity
Technical Product & Program Management
DevOps
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
$130k - $210k
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Ursus, Inc.
Staff Software Engineer
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Staff Software Engineer
Ursus, Inc.
Fremont, California
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Data Science & Analytics
Backend Engineering
$65.50 - $96.55/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Oscilar
Staff Software Engineer
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Staff Software Engineer
Oscilar
Remote
Software Engineering
Data Engineering
Backend Engineering
$220k - $263k/yr
Remote (US)
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Taxbit
Staff Software Engineer
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Staff Software Engineer
Taxbit
Seattle, Washington
Cloud & DevOps
Cybersecurity
Technical Product & Program Management
DevOps
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
$170k - $250k
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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TikTok USDS Joint Venture
Staff Software Engineer
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TikTok USDS Joint Venture
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Staff Software Engineer
TikTok USDS Joint Venture
San Jose, California
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Cloud & DevOps
Cybersecurity
Backend Engineering
$209k - $438k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Mid Level Staff Software Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Suno
Suno8 open roles
Perplexity
Perplexity8 open roles
Shield AI
Shield AI4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software56
  • Artificial Intelligence8
  • Aerospace & Defense6
  • Manufacturing5
  • Electronics & Hardware5

Mid Level Staff Software Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

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

Position yourself as an engineer who owns outcomes, not just tasks. Highlight projects where you led the design, made architectural decisions, and saw the work through to production. Recruiters at this level want to see that you can operate with limited guidance, collaborate cross-functionally, and have a pattern of shipping reliable software. Tailor your resume to show depth in at least one technical domain rather than a broad list of technologies.

Which companies hire mid level staff software engineers?

Companies hiring mid level staff software engineers right now include Suno, Perplexity, and Shield AI, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level covers large enterprises building platform infrastructure, growth-stage companies scaling their engineering teams, and established organizations modernizing existing systems.

Are there remote mid level staff software engineer jobs?

Yes, remote and hybrid options are widely available at this experience level. About 33% of mid level staff software engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting sustained demand for engineers who can work independently and communicate technical decisions clearly across distributed teams. Filter current listings on Migrate Mate to find openings that match your preferred work setting.

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

The transition from junior to mid level comes from accumulating ownership, not just years. Seek out projects where you can drive a feature from scoping through deployment, not just complete assigned tickets. Deepening expertise in a core language or system, demonstrating measurable impact on product or performance, and taking on informal mentorship of newer engineers all signal readiness for mid level responsibilities. Consistency and initiative over time make the clearest case.

Which industries hire the most mid level staff software engineers?

Mid Level staff software engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Artificial Intelligence, and Aerospace & Defense, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they run complex, high-traffic systems that require engineers who can take ownership of core components without close supervision.