July 2026 data
Firmware startup salary data
As of July 2026, the median Firmware salary at startups is $150k across 3 verified Hacker News “Who is Hiring” listings.
Based on 3 verified Firmware 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: BREAKFAST Studio leads hiring for Firmware roles with 1 active posts, followed by Lyra Energy.
🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 33% of Firmware jobs also require Pcbs, and 33% mention Stepper Motion Control.
💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Firmware developers is $150,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $180,000.
Firmware jobs
| COMPANY | ROLE | SALARY | VIBE | STACK | |
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| BREAKFAST Studio | Senior Technical Program Manager | $180,000 - $210,000 |
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| Lyra Energy | Senior Firmware Engineer | $150,000 - $220,000 |
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| Tangram Vision | Embedded Engineer | $140,000 - $160,000 |
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