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 Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Google, CVS Health, and Walmart hiring at this level now.

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Open roles369+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerGoogle
Top citySunnyvale, CA
Work type79% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Intuit
Senior Staff Software Engineer, DataX
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Intuit
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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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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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Waymo
Staff Software Engineer, Compute Reliability
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Staff Software Engineer, Compute Reliability
Waymo
Mountain View, California
Product Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$251k - $310k/yr
Master's degree in physics

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Waymo
Staff Software Engineer, DUE Experience
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Waymo
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Staff Software Engineer, DUE Experience
Waymo
Los Angeles, California
Product Management
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$251k - $310k/yr
Master's degree

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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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Mid Level Staff Software Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Google
    Google68
  • CVS Health
    CVS Health55
  • Walmart
    Walmart24
  • GEICO
    GEICO17
  • Waymo
    Waymo8

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software193
  • Artificial Intelligence87
  • Healthcare & Medical Services55
  • Retail25
  • Insurance24

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 Google, CVS Health, and Walmart, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 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 21% of mid level staff software engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 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 Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 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.