4 Active Listings Updated February 2026
Challenging Problems Salary Data
Real compensation packages for Challenging Problems developers at high-growth startups. Based on direct data from Hacker News "Who is Hiring" threads.
Median Salary
$170,000
/yearBased on 4 verified postings
Market Range (P25 - P75)
$170,000-$175,000
Entry ($145,000)MedianTop ($175,000)
Top Companies Hiring
- Brilliant.org4 jobs
Location Distribution
Other100%
verified_listings
Software Engineers
[E]CRUNCH
$175,000 - $230,000
Software Engineer & Designer
[F]CRUNCH
$170,000 - $235,000
Software Engineers
[E]grind
$170,000 - $250,000
Software Engineer
[E]grind
$145,000 - $230,000
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Commonly Paired With
## Market Signal (February 2026)
Top Hirers: Brilliant.org leads hiring for Challenging Problems roles with 4 active posts.
### 🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
### 💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 100% of Challenging Problems jobs also require Compelling Narratives, and 75% mention Visual Storytelling.
### 💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Challenging Problems developers is $170,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $175,000.
Top Hirers: Brilliant.org leads hiring for Challenging Problems roles with 4 active posts.
### 🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
### 💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 100% of Challenging Problems jobs also require Compelling Narratives, and 75% mention Visual Storytelling.
### 💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Challenging Problems developers is $170,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $175,000.