Staff Technologist Jobs

Staff Technologist jobs are open across healthcare, defense, and enterprise technology, with specializations in systems engineering, lab instrumentation, and applied research, at every level from associate to principal and distinguished. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles19
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerDell Technologies
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Technologist, Radiology CT Staff
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Technologist, Radiology CT Staff
HealthPartners
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Nuclear Med & PET/CT Staff Technologist
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Nuclear Med & PET/CT Staff Technologist
Mercy Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
BLS Certification
1,001-5,000

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Nuclear Medicine Technologist I Staff I Senior I Principal
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Nuclear Medicine Technologist I Staff I Senior I Principal
Veracity Ventures Inc.
San Francisco, California
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
$160k - $230k/yr
On-Site
CPR Certification

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Staff Technologist - CT with Cert/Reg
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Staff Technologist - CT with Cert/Reg
The University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
$32.49 - $38.68/hr
CPR Certification
5,001-10,000

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Staff Technologist - CT
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Staff Technologist - CT
The University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
$28.93 - $34.47/hr
CPR Certification
5,001-10,000

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Staff Technologist Job Market

Who's Hiring

Dell Technologies3 open roles
The University of Toledo3 open roles
UCSF Health2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in staff technologist jobs.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
  • Five or more years of hands-on technical experience in a relevant domain
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects or workstreams independently
  • Proficiency in at least one primary programming language or hardware design environment
  • Experience with lab instrumentation, embedded systems, cloud platforms, or enterprise infrastructure
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional technical collaboration

Tips for Your Staff Technologist Job Search

Align your resume to the level

Staff-level roles sit above senior but below principal, so your resume needs to show independent technical leadership, not just execution. Highlight projects where you set technical direction, made architectural decisions, or mentored other engineers without a manager title.

Target postings by domain keyword

Staff technologist listings vary widely by domain: firmware, lab systems, cloud infrastructure, or applied research. Search with a domain keyword alongside the title so you find roles where your specific background is a direct match, not a stretch.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists staff technologist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Show cross-functional influence in your portfolio

Staff technologist interviews often probe how you've influenced product, design, or business decisions beyond your immediate team. Document two or three examples where your technical input changed a roadmap, a spec, or a go/no-go call, and have them ready in writing.

Prepare for system design at scale

Most staff-level technical screens include an open-ended system design round that tests how you handle ambiguity, trade-offs, and stakeholder constraints. Practice talking through your reasoning out loud, not just arriving at a correct answer.

Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation

Staff technologist offers often come with significant flexibility in team placement, project assignment, and reporting structure. Clarifying scope and ownership early gives you leverage on compensation and prevents a mismatch in expectations once you start.

Staff Technologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most staff technologists?

Dell Technologies, The University of Toledo, and UCSF Health are hiring the most staff technologists right now, with openings concentrated in California, Ohio, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest in defense, healthcare technology, and enterprise software sectors.

How many staff technologist jobs are remote?

About 0% of staff technologist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies significantly by domain. Software-focused and cloud infrastructure roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while lab-based, hardware, and defense roles typically require on-site presence due to equipment access or clearance requirements.

How do you become a staff technologist?

Most staff technologists move into the role after several years as a senior engineer or scientist by consistently delivering work that influences systems or teams beyond their immediate scope. Build a record of leading technical decisions, mentoring peers, and contributing to design reviews or architecture discussions. Earning relevant certifications and publishing internal technical documentation also signals readiness for the staff level to hiring managers.

Can you get hired as a staff technologist without direct experience at that level?

Yes, candidates coming from a senior role can be competitive if they can demonstrate staff-level impact in their existing work. Focus your application on projects where you drove technical strategy, resolved cross-team dependencies, or owned a system end-to-end. Smaller companies and startups are often more willing to promote a strong senior candidate into a staff designation than larger organizations with rigid leveling frameworks.

What does the staff technologist interview process look like?

Most staff technologist interview processes include a recruiter screen, a technical phone or video round focused on domain knowledge, a system design or architecture session, and a behavioral round assessing leadership and cross-functional collaboration. Some employers also include a take-home assessment or a panel presentation. The process typically runs across multiple stages and may involve meeting potential team members or skip-level managers before an offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to staff technologist jobs?

You can find and apply to staff technologist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your domain and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits. New listings are added regularly, so checking back frequently gives you the best chance of catching roles early.

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