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Salary ranges in USD for United States.
| Role | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Engineer | $330,000 | $500,000 | $1,050,000 |
| Solutions Architect | $105,000 | $150,000 | $207,500 |
| AI Research Scientist | $220,000 | $365,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Engineering Manager | $170,000 | $240,000 | $370,000 |
| Staff Engineer | $230,000 | $325,000 | $550,000 |
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