Senior Lead Engineer Salary in Buffalo, NY

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How much does a Senior Lead Engineer make in Buffalo, NY? The average Senior Lead Engineer salary in Buffalo, NY is $141,811 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $131,220 and $154,562. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is a Senior Lead Engineer?

The Senior Lead Engineer is responsible for leading a team of engineers in the development and implementation of complex engineering projects. They provide technical expertise and guidance to the team, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget. The Senior Lead Engineer also collaborates with other departments to identify and address technical issues, and works to improve engineering processes and procedures. Additionally, they may be involved in the recruitment and training of new engineers, and may also be responsible for managing project timelines and resources. Overall, the Senior Lead Engineer plays a critical role in driving the success of engineering projects and ensuring the overall quality and efficiency of the engineering team.

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Senior/Lead Site Reliability Engineer

Hydropoint Data Systems, - Petaluma , CA

Senior/Lead Site Reliability Engineer Location: Full-Remote/Hybrid/On-site (Petaluma, CA or Boise, ID) Reports to: SVP, Engineering About Us: HydroPoint Data Systems is a leading provider of smart ...

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Senior Lead .NET Developer -SLNETD24-08580

NavitsPartners - San Jose , CA

Senior Lead .NET Developer Contract Term: 12 months On-Site Requirements: Hybrid. Would like resources to be onsite 2-3 times a week. Objective: * We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Lead .NET ...

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Senior/Lead Software Engineer

Optimum Energy LLC - Seattle , WA

More information can be found at Title Senior/Lead Software Development Engineer Functional Area Product Development Directs None Location US Based Remote Job Type Regular, Exempt Job Time Full-Time ...

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Senior Lead .NET Developer

vTech Solution - San Jose , CA

Senior Lead .NET Developer Location: San Jose CA \(Hybrid) Duration: 12 month(s) (Contract) Pay rate: *****- *****/hr. On-Site Requirements: Hybrid. Would like resources to be onsite 2-3 times a week

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Senior Lead .NET Developer (Web/Windows)

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Senior Lead .NET Developer Objective: This Resource deliverables will design, create, and test all interfaces and data exchanges required for two projects: Inmate Records Information System (IRIS ...

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Senior Lead Machine Learning Engineer

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What does a Senior Lead Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a Senior Lead Engineer

Drive innovation and continuous improvement by staying abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.

September 08, 2023

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, scope, and timelines, and ensure alignment with business goals.

September 17, 2023

Act as a technical subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to resolve complex technical issues and challenges.

September 26, 2023

Contribute to the development of technical roadmaps, architecture, and design decisions for new and existing products.

October 06, 2023

Conduct technical reviews and provide feedback on design, architecture, and code to ensure adherence to standards and best practices.

October 08, 2023

Collaborate with product management and other stakeholders to define and prioritize technical requirements and features.

October 17, 2023

Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including executives, to provide updates on project status, technical challenges, and proposed solutions.

October 17, 2023

Participate in the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new engineering team members.

November 15, 2023

Lead and manage a team of engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure successful project delivery.

November 16, 2023

Develop and implement engineering standards, best practices, and processes to improve efficiency and quality of work.

November 20, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Senior Lead Engineer in Buffalo, NY

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What is the average salary for Senior Lead Engineer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Lead Engineer in Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Senior Lead Engineer ranges from $131,220 to $154,562 with the average base salary of $141,811. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $138,105 to $167,432 with the average total cash compensation of $151,820.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$141,811	$131,220 - $154,562
Bonus	$10,009	$6,885 - $12,869
Total Pay	$151,820	$138,105 - $167,432

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Senior Lead Engineer Salary Near Buffalo, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $131,533 - $154,931	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,858 - $150,603	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Henrietta, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,081 - $156,755	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Rochester, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,081 - $156,755	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Erie, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,699 - $146,882	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Syracuse, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $134,263 - $158,146	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY

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About Buffalo, New York

Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York. As of July 2016[update], the population was 256,902. The city is the county seat of Erie County and a major gateway for commerce and travel across the Canada–United States border, forming part of the bi-national Buffalo Niagara Region. The Buffalo area was inhabited before the 17th century by the Native American Iroquois tribe and later by French settlers. The city grew significantly in the 19th and 20th centuries as a result of immigration, the construction of the Erie Canal and rail tra...

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