Job Roles — SalaryFYI

Data

AI/ML Researcher

Conducts research in artificial intelligence and machine learning, developing novel algorithms and publishing findings. Often holds a PhD in computer science, mathematics, or a related field.

3-10 yrs Growing

Engineering

Backend Developer

Designs and maintains server-side applications, APIs, and databases. Ensures scalability, security, and reliability of backend systems.

3-7 yrs Stable

Blockchain Developer

Develops decentralized applications and smart contracts on blockchain platforms. Works with Ethereum, Solana, or other chains, implementing tokenomics and DeFi protocols.

2-6 yrs Stable

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Cloud Architect

Designs and oversees cloud infrastructure strategy across AWS, Azure, or GCP. Makes decisions on cost optimization, security, compliance, and multi-region architecture.

7-15 yrs Growing

management

CTO

Chief Technology Officer sets the overall technology vision and strategy. Oversees all engineering, infrastructure, and technology decisions. Reports to the CEO and works with the executive team.

12-20+ yrs Stable

Data

Data Engineer

Builds and maintains data pipelines, warehouses, and ETL processes. Ensures data quality, availability, and governance across the organization.

3-8 yrs Growing

Data Scientist

Extracts insights from data using statistical analysis, machine learning, and visualization. Works with stakeholders to translate business questions into data-driven solutions.

2-7 yrs Growing

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DevOps Engineer

Bridges development and operations by building CI/CD pipelines, managing infrastructure as code, and ensuring system reliability and deployment velocity.

3-8 yrs Growing

management

Engineering Manager

Manages engineering teams, focusing on people, process, and delivery. Responsible for hiring, performance reviews, career development, and ensuring the team ships quality software on time.

8-15 yrs Stable

Engineering

Frontend Developer

Builds user-facing web interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks. Focuses on performance, accessibility, and responsive design across browsers and devices.

2-6 yrs Stable

Full Stack Developer

Works across the entire application stack from database to UI. Comfortable with frontend frameworks, backend services, and deployment pipelines.

3-8 yrs Growing

Data

ML Engineer

Deploys and scales machine learning models in production. Bridges the gap between data science research and production-grade ML systems.

3-8 yrs Growing

Engineering

Mobile Developer

Develops native or cross-platform mobile applications for iOS and Android. Manages app store submissions, push notifications, and device-specific optimizations.

3-7 yrs Stable

Product

Product Manager

Defines product vision, strategy, and roadmap. Works cross-functionally with engineering, design, and business teams to ship features that drive user value and business outcomes.

4-10 yrs Stable

Engineering

QA Engineer

Ensures software quality through manual and automated testing. Designs test plans, writes test automation, and advocates for quality throughout the development lifecycle.

2-6 yrs Stable

security

Security Engineer

Protects systems and data from security threats. Conducts security audits, penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and implements security controls and incident response procedures.

4-10 yrs Growing

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Site Reliability Engineer

Applies software engineering practices to infrastructure and operations. Focuses on system uptime, incident response, capacity planning, and eliminating toil through automation.

4-9 yrs Growing

Engineering

Software Engineer

Designs, builds, and maintains software systems across the full stack. Writes clean, testable code and participates in code reviews, architecture discussions, and on-call rotations.

3-7 yrs Growing

management

Tech Lead

Leads a team of engineers, making technical decisions while contributing code. Mentors team members, sets technical direction, and balances technical debt against feature development.

6-12 yrs Stable

Design

UI/UX Designer

Creates user interfaces and experiences through research, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design. Conducts usability testing and works closely with engineering to implement designs.

3-8 yrs Stable