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Posts dated June 2024 to October 2026

C++ posts not marked remote

25 job posts mention C++ and are not marked remote.

Check each post for location requirements. “Not marked remote” does not confirm onsite work. Different employers and roles can affect the comparison; it does not show a remote-work pay premium.

SALARY AMOUNTS COMPARED
25

Fewer than 30 usable salary amounts are available. Check the individual advertised ranges and currencies below.

Posts with salary details

25

Source-post dates

Jun 2024 to Oct 2026

Coverage

Public HN “Who is Hiring” posts that include salary details

What salary details are stated?

How specific are the advertised salary amounts?

Each post is grouped by the salary details extracted from it: a range, one exact amount, a minimum, or values that could not form a usable range. Extraction can miss details, so check the original post.

Salary details by stated currency
CurrencyRecordsTwo-sidedExactMinimum onlyInvalid
USD2322100
CHF11000
GBP11000

Original pay evidence

Advertised offer bands

Each panel has a separate scale in the source currency. A band shows its stated lower and upper amounts; a marker shows a minimum with no upper amount. Pay period is not preserved in the listing record. These are historical advertisements, not confirmed current vacancies.

USD advertised bands. Scale covers known endpoints from 105,000 to 325,000.
RoleCompanyNative offer bandBand position, USDPost dateRemote markSource
Senior Systems Engineer – Basin CloudflareUSD 185,000–254,000Oct 2026Not marked remoteView source post
Senior Software Engineer Koop AIUSD 150,000–180,000Oct 2026Not marked remoteView source post
Software Engineer, C++ Systems Thunder ComputeUSD 215,000–325,000Oct 2026Not marked remoteView source post
Senior Embedded/Firmware Engineer RhythmUSD 180,000–250,000Aug 2026Not marked remoteView source post
Senior Embedded Software/Hardware Engineer Brightcore EnergyUSD 140,000–170,000Aug 2026Not marked remoteView source post
Software Manager DeepSight TechnologyUSD 175,000–250,000Aug 2026Not marked remoteView source post
Graphics Software Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU APL)USD 105,000–290,000Jul 2026Not marked remoteView source post
Senior Software Platform Engineer Prolific MachinesUSD 160,000–210,000Jun 2026Not marked remoteView source post
Various Roles AnvilUSD 140,000–180,000May 2026Not marked remoteView source post
Senior Software Engineer BREAKFASTUSD 170,000–220,000Mar 2026Not marked remoteView source post
Software Developer / Software Engineer x2AUSD 115,000–170,000Feb 2026Not marked remoteView source post
GBP advertised bands. Scale covers known endpoints from 150,000 to 250,000.
RoleCompanyNative offer bandBand position, GBPPost dateRemote markSource
Senior / Lead Software Engineer Coram.aiGBP 150,000–250,000Feb 2026Not marked remoteView source post

Compare these groups

Parent and sibling post groups

Counts describe matching source posts. Any USD statistic is an approximate estimate of advertised minimums.

Post groupPostsComparable estimatesMedian advertised minimum
All C++ listings5353$150k approx. USD/year
Marked remote2828Not shown below 30

How to read these comparisons

C++ is a standardized language with both hosted and freestanding implementations

The C++ working draft specifies the language and standard library, including headers, templates, and modules. It distinguishes hosted implementations from freestanding ones, which can execute without an operating system and support a smaller library subset. That distinction helps separate ordinary application development from constrained systems contexts.

C++ posts may span desktop software, embedded systems, performance-sensitive services, and libraries. Compare role wording and operating-system or hardware mentions. Keep C++ separate from C: similar names do not mean the source data proves the same language, responsibilities, or salary cohort.

  • Do the listings specify embedded, systems, desktop, or service work?
  • Are C and C++ both mentioned, or does the post distinguish them?

Starting-salary history

Advertised minimums over time

Each dot is one post’s approximate USD estimate of its advertised minimum, linked to the source post. The chart shows up to the 120 newest comparable estimates, from Jun 2024 to Oct 2026; older months remain in the table, so a missing dot does not mean there were no posts. Monthly summaries appear only with at least 30 comparable estimates. Values are approximate annualized USD estimates of advertised minimums, not full offer ranges or employee pay. They use a common comparison basis, not historical exchange rates or inflation. The mix of companies, recorded role levels, and currencies can change month to month.

Approximate annualized USD estimates of advertised minimums by source-post date Individual linked post floors appear as dots. Eligible month summaries show the p25 to p75 interval and a median mark. The vertical axis is approximate USD and begins at zero. Months without a valid point have no dot. 0k58k116k174k232k Source-post dateApproximate annualized USD estimate Jun 24Feb 25Sep 25Feb 26Jun 26Oct 26 Jun 2024 · 160,000 approximate USD floor · source post 40682175Nov 2024 · 120,326 approximate USD floor · source post 42017588Nov 2024 · 130,000 approximate USD floor · source post 42042428Dec 2024 · 130,000 approximate USD floor · source post 42297907Feb 2025 · 136,000 approximate USD floor · source post 42921118Feb 2025 · 130,000 approximate USD floor · source post 42922756Mar 2025 · 150,000 approximate USD floor · source post 43248687May 2025 · 130,000 approximate USD floor · source post 43861965Sep 2025 · 120,000 approximate USD floor · source post 45093219Sep 2025 · 120,000 approximate USD floor · source post 45244754Nov 2025 · 60,000 approximate USD floor · source post 45815813Dec 2025 · 150,000 approximate USD floor · source post 46113515Dec 2025 · 100,000 approximate USD floor · source post 46124040Feb 2026 · 198,306 approximate USD floor · source post 46860563Feb 2026 · 115,000 approximate USD floor · source post 46917479Mar 2026 · 170,000 approximate USD floor · source post 47234970May 2026 · 140,000 approximate USD floor · source post 48014519Jun 2026 · 160,000 approximate USD floor · source post 48454717Jul 2026 · 105,000 approximate USD floor · source post 48765578Aug 2026 · 175,000 approximate USD floor · source post 49157959Aug 2026 · 140,000 approximate USD floor · source post 49175131Aug 2026 · 180,000 approximate USD floor · source post 49212543Oct 2026 · 215,000 approximate USD floor · source post 49922850Oct 2026 · 150,000 approximate USD floor · source post 49934886Oct 2026 · 185,000 approximate USD floor · source post 49980354 Jun 2024Oct 2026
Individual post, links to sourceMonthly middle-half range and median, shown with at least 30 comparable estimates
Monthly post counts and salary estimates
Monthly source-post counts and valid approximate USD advertised-minimum counts. Statistics are shown only when monthly valid sample size is at least 30.
MonthSource postsComparable estimatesMedian estimateMiddle half
Jun 202411Not shownNot shown
Nov 202422Not shownNot shown
Dec 202411Not shownNot shown
Feb 202522Not shownNot shown
Mar 202511Not shownNot shown
May 202511Not shownNot shown
Sep 202522Not shownNot shown
Nov 202511Not shownNot shown
Dec 202522Not shownNot shown
Feb 202622Not shownNot shown
Mar 202611Not shownNot shown
May 202611Not shownNot shown
Jun 202611Not shownNot shown
Jul 202611Not shownNot shown
Aug 202633Not shownNot shown
Oct 202633Not shownNot shown
Exact values for the 25 plotted source posts
Exact approximate USD floor value and date for each plotted source listing
DateApproximate annualized USD estimateSource
Jun 2024160,000Post 40682175
Nov 2024120,326Post 42017588
Nov 2024130,000Post 42042428
Dec 2024130,000Post 42297907
Feb 2025136,000Post 42921118
Feb 2025130,000Post 42922756
Mar 2025150,000Post 43248687
May 2025130,000Post 43861965
Sep 2025120,000Post 45093219
Sep 2025120,000Post 45244754
Nov 202560,000Post 45815813
Dec 2025150,000Post 46113515
Dec 2025100,000Post 46124040
Feb 2026198,306Post 46860563
Feb 2026115,000Post 46917479
Mar 2026170,000Post 47234970
May 2026140,000Post 48014519
Jun 2026160,000Post 48454717
Jul 2026105,000Post 48765578
Aug 2026175,000Post 49157959
Aug 2026140,000Post 49175131
Aug 2026180,000Post 49212543
Oct 2026215,000Post 49922850
Oct 2026150,000Post 49934886
Oct 2026185,000Post 49980354

Other technologies named together

Which other technologies appeared in these posts?

For each month, this lists the three most-mentioned other technologies and how many posts named each one. A post can mention several technologies, so these counts overlap and do not add up to the number of posts.

Monthly counts for the most common other technology tags, with each month’s source-post denominator
MonthPosts that monthOther technologies named
Jun 20241
No other technology summary
Nov 20242
Python2 / 2
Dec 20241
Python1 / 1
Feb 20252
Python1 / 2
Mar 20251
Python1 / 1
May 20251
Python1 / 1
Sep 20252
Rust2 / 2
C#1 / 2
Python1 / 2
Nov 20251
Python1 / 1
Dec 20252
Python1 / 2
Rust1 / 2
Feb 20262
Python2 / 2
Rust1 / 2
Mar 20261
C#1 / 1
Python1 / 1
May 20261
Python1 / 1
Jun 20261
C#1 / 1
Python1 / 1
Rust1 / 1
Jul 20261
No other technology summary
Aug 20263
C#2 / 3
Python1 / 3
Oct 20263
Rust1 / 3

Companies named more than once

Where these companies appear in the posts

Counts show source posts under each company name. They do not measure company size, current hiring, or how often a company hires. One post can describe several roles.

Source posts by company, with observed dates, role titles, technology names, remote wording, and stated currencies
CompanyPostsFirst and last postMonths with postsRole titlesTechnology tagsMarked remoteCurrencies
Topaz Labs4Nov 2024–May 20254420 / 4USD

Role level and remote wording

Which role levels appear under each remote label?

Role levels are the labels recorded for each post, including Unknown. “Not marked remote” does not confirm an onsite workplace. A post may describe several openings.

Mid

12 posts

Marked remote 0

Not marked remote 12

Senior

10 posts

Marked remote 0

Not marked remote 10

Lead

3 posts

Marked remote 0

Not marked remote 3

Technology names per post

How many technologies are listed together?

Each post is counted once, according to how many distinct technology names it contains. This describes the post text, not required skills or role complexity.

2 tags6
3 tags1
4 tags4
5 tags4
6 tags1
7 tags2
8 tags1
10 tags1
11 tags3
13 tags1
19 tags1

Places mentioned in post text

Which places do these posts mention?

These bars compare city and nearby-area matches in this group with matches across all posts that state pay. Matches come from post text, not verified work locations. A post can match more than one place.

San Francisco

5 of 25 in this group
This group20.0%All posts with salary details325 of 1618 (20.1%)

New York

4 of 25 in this group
This group16.0%All posts with salary details330 of 1618 (20.4%)

London

2 of 25 in this group
This group8.0%All posts with salary details112 of 1618 (6.9%)

Berlin

0 of 25 in this group
This group0.0%All posts with salary details30 of 1618 (1.9%)

Location labels in these posts

Broad categories recorded for the posts

These broad labels do not confirm a specific city or where an employee lives.

  • Other8
  • United States6
  • Remote5
  • San Francisco Bay Area5
  • Europe1

Currencies stated in the posts

Counts retain each post’s stated currency. Amounts in different currencies are not combined here.

  • USD23 of 25
  • CHF1 of 25
  • GBP1 of 25

Remote wording in the posts

A missing remote mark does not confirm an onsite workplace.

Marked remote

0

Not marked remote

25

Role titles in these posts

  • Senior Software Engineer2
  • Engineers + Researchers + Product1
  • Engineers / Researchers1
  • Founding Engineer1
  • Founding Engineer (Rust)1
  • Graphics Software Engineer1
  • Multiple Roles1
  • Perception Engineer1
  • Robotics Engineer1
  • Senior / Lead Software Engineer1
  • Senior Embedded Software/Hardware Engineer1
  • Senior Embedded/Firmware Engineer1

Other technologies named

Posts can name several technologies, so they may appear in more than one group.

Full source listing

C++ posts not marked remote

COMPANY ROLE SALARY VIBE STACK Actions
Thunder Compute Software Engineer, C++ Systems
$215,000 - $325,000
[F] zen
Cloudflare Senior Systems Engineer – Basin
$185,000 - $254,000
[E] zen
Rhythm Senior Embedded/Firmware Engineer
$180,000 - $250,000
[E] CRUNCH
DeepSight Technology Software Manager
$175,000 - $250,000
@HR zen
BREAKFAST Senior Software Engineer
$170,000 - $220,000
[F] grind
Prolific Machines Senior Software Platform Engineer
$160,000 - $210,000
[E] stable
Anduril Perception Engineer
$160,000 - $240,000
[E] grind
Koop AI Senior Software Engineer
$150,000 - $180,000
[E] CRUNCH
Coram.ai Senior / Lead Software Engineer
£150,000 - £250,000 ≈ $198k
[E] grind
Bonsai Robotics Senior MLOps Engineer
$150,000 - $250,000
[E] grind
TandemAI Sr/Principal DevOps Engineer
$150,000 - $175,000
[E] CRUNCH
Brightcore Energy Senior Embedded Software/Hardware Engineer
$140,000 - $170,000
[E] zen
Anvil Various Roles
$140,000 - $180,000
[F] CRUNCH
Cad Cam C++ +8
Google Software Engineer
$136,000 - $200,000
[E] CRUNCH
Topaz Labs Various roles (Software Engineers, PhD Researchers, Product Managers, Ops/Support, AEs)
$130,000 - $250,000
[F] stable
Topaz Labs Engineers + Researchers + Product
$130,000 - $250,000
[F] grind
Topaz Labs Engineers / Researchers
$130,000 - $250,000
[F] grind
Topaz Labs Software Engineers, Researchers, Marketing, Operations
$130,000 - $250,000
[F] stable
Solitude Labs Founding Engineer (Rust)
$120,000 - $160,000
[F] grind
Rust C# C++ +8
Revere Defense Technologies Multiple Roles
$120,000 - $220,000
[F] CRUNCH
x2A Software Developer / Software Engineer
$115,000 - $170,000
[E] zen
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU APL) Graphics Software Engineer
$105,000 - $290,000
[E] stable
GrayMatter Robotics Robotics Engineer
$100,000 - $240,000
[F] grind
Witty Machines Senior Robotics Engineer
CHF 100,000 - CHF 140,000 ≈ $120k
[E] stable
Elastics Founding Engineer
$60,000 - $60,000
[F] grind
Data and method

Listings tagged with C++ that are not marked remote. The mark reflects post wording, not a verified workplace or pay effect. These figures describe advertisements, not verified employee earnings or currently open jobs.

Dates of included posts
2024-06-14 to 2026-10-06
Posts used
25 listings; 25 valid salary-minimum observations
What we compare
Median annualized estimate of advertised salary minimums
Currency conversion
Approximate USD using ECB daily reference rates as of 2026-10-09.

Fewer than 30 usable salary amounts are available, so we do not show a group median. Check the individual offers instead.

2026 includes 12 listings and 12 usable amounts. Its median is withheld below 30 usable amounts. This year overlaps the full history; it is not an independent sample or evidence of a pay trend.

Source: Hacker News “Who is Hiring?”, aggregated by StartupJobList. Read the methodology and correction policy.

Data version for citation: 7614eb8d5360509df7756b653d8b8043ce5d8a91266cc076a541de0d2577e21e