List of high-paying jobs in software engineering and here’s the average salary range for those jobs in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City. Salaries vary by location, expertise, and company. 1. AI/ML Engineer: Develop machine learning models and AI systems. • Bay Area: $160,000–$250,000+ (including equity and bonuses) • New York: $140,000–$230,000 2. Cloud Architect: Design and manage cloud computing architecture. • Bay Area: $150,000–$220,000 • New York: $140,000–$200,000 3. Full-Stack Developer: Handle both front-end and back-end development. ...