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A Staff Software Engineer is responsible for leading and managing a team of software engineers in the development, implementation, and maintenance of software applications. They are expected to have strong technical knowledge and be proficient in coding languages such as Java, Python or C++. In addition to this they must also understand principles of object-oriented programming (OOP) and design patterns.The staff engineer will work with other members of their team to ensure that all projects meet deadlines while adhering to company standards. They will provide guidance on how best to approach complex problems, ensuring that code is optimized for performance. The staff engineer should also be...

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Avg Pay: $105K
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Avg Pay: $183K
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  • Master of Science (m.sc.) in Computer Science
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    Avg. Duration:16 monthsAvg. Fees:$25,770Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Computer Science
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,594Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PH.D.) in Computer Science
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    Avg. Duration:29 monthsAvg. Fees:$36,089Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master Degree in Computer Science
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    Avg. Duration:16 monthsAvg. Fees:$25,770Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Engineering (b.eng.) in Computer Engineering
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    Avg. Duration:49 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,174Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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4.5 years
$144K
The average years of experience in the workforce prior to having this role
3.55 years
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