March 2026 data
Dynamo startup salary data
As of March 2026, the median Dynamo salary at startups is $177k across 3 verified Hacker News “Who is Hiring” listings.
Based on 3 verified Dynamo listings from Hacker News “Who is Hiring”. Sample size is shown so you know how much weight to give the number.
Market Signal (September 2026)
Top Hirers: Cardless leads hiring for Dynamo roles with 2 active posts, followed by Duolingo.
🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
SF Centric: Dynamo roles are concentrated in the SF Bay Area (67% of listings), often paying a location premium.
💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 100% of Dynamo jobs also require AWS, and 100% mention Kubernetes.
💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Dynamo developers is $177,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $180,000.
Dynamo jobs
| COMPANY | ROLE | SALARY | VIBE | STACK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardless | Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Backend | $180,000 - $260,000 |
[E] grind
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| Duolingo | Senior Engineering Manager | $177,000 - $240,000 |
[E] stable
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| Cardless | Senior Software Engineer - Backend | $160,000 - $200,000 |
[E] grind
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