Staff Software Engineer Jobs in North Carolina

Staff Software Engineer jobs in North Carolina are open across Charlotte, Raleigh, and Durham and other North Carolina metros, with employers like Burns & McDonnell, Google, and OneMain Financial hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles40+
Top employerBurns & McDonnell
Top cityCharlotte, NC
Cities hiring7
Work type83% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Google
Senior Staff Software Engineer
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Senior Staff Software Engineer
Google
Durham, North Carolina
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Program Management
Backend Engineering
$262k - $365k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Google
Senior Staff Software Engineer
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Senior Staff Software Engineer
Google
Raleigh, North Carolina
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Project & Program Management
Technical Program Management
Project Management
Backend Engineering
$365k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Qualcomm
Staff/Sr. Staff Software Engineer
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Staff/Sr. Staff Software Engineer
Qualcomm
Raleigh, North Carolina
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Product & Program Management
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Technical Program Management
$158k - $238k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Baxter
Technical Specialist (Staff) Software Engineer
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Technical Specialist (Staff) Software Engineer
Baxter
Raleigh, North Carolina
Software Engineering
Creative & Design
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Embedded Systems Engineering
UI/UX Design
Backend Engineering
$168k - $231k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Jobot
Staff Software Engineer
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Staff Software Engineer
Jobot
Charlotte, North Carolina
Software Engineering
Backend Engineering
$205k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's

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Staff Software Engineer Jobs by City in North Carolina

Where North Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Charlotte
15 jobs
Raleigh
14 jobs
Durham
5 jobs
Arden
2 jobs
Cary
2 jobs
Roche Drive
1 jobs
Tarboro
1 jobs

Staff Software Engineer Job Market in North Carolina

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

Who's Hiring

  • Burns & McDonnell
    Burns & McDonnell6
  • Google
    Google3
  • OneMain Financial
    OneMain Financial3
  • Apple
    Apple2
  • BD
    BD2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services15
  • Technology & Software4
  • Manufacturing3
  • Medical Devices3
  • Automotive2

What North Carolina Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in staff software engineer jobs across North Carolina.

  • 8 or more years of software engineering experience with demonstrated technical leadership
  • Deep expertise in at least one backend or systems programming language such as Go, Java, or Python
  • Experience designing and operating large-scale distributed systems in production
  • Proficiency with cloud platforms including AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
  • Demonstrated ability to define technical roadmaps and drive cross-team engineering decisions
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field

Staff Software Engineer Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions

How many staff software engineer jobs are there in North Carolina?

There are 40+ staff software engineer openings in North Carolina on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Durham. New positions post regularly as employers across North Carolina hire.

How much do staff software engineers make in North Carolina?

Staff software engineers in North Carolina earn a median of about $134,710 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $83,840 for the lowest 10% to over $179,310 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which North Carolina cities have the most staff software engineer jobs?

Charlotte, Raleigh, and Durham have the most staff software engineer openings in North Carolina right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire staff software engineers in North Carolina?

Employers hiring staff software engineers in North Carolina include Burns & McDonnell, Google, and OneMain Financial, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote staff software engineer jobs in North Carolina?

Yes. About 18% of staff software engineer openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in North Carolina metros.

How do I apply for staff software engineer jobs in North Carolina?

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

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