September 2026 data

Kernel Development startup salary data

As of September 2026, the median Kernel Development salary at startups is $54k across 2 verified Hacker News “Who is Hiring” listings.

Based on 2 verified Kernel Development listings from Hacker News “Who is Hiring”. Sample size is shown so you know how much weight to give the number.

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Market Signal (September 2026)

Top Hirers: QUOBYTE leads hiring for Kernel Development roles with 1 active posts, followed by Quobyte.

🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics

💡 Tech Stack Context

Common Stack: 100% of Kernel Development jobs also require Kubernetes, and 100% mention Openstack.

💰 Compensation Analysis

The median base salary for Kernel Development developers is $54,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $64,800.

Kernel Development salary FAQ

What is the median Kernel Development developer salary at startups?

The median Kernel Development salary is $54k, based on 2 verified Hacker News 'Who is Hiring' listings as of September 2026.

What is the salary range for Kernel Development roles?

Kernel Development roles run from $43k (25th percentile) to $65k (75th percentile), with top listings reaching $65k.

Do remote Kernel Development jobs pay more than onsite?

Remote Kernel Development roles show a median of $43k versus $65k onsite in this dataset.

Kernel Development jobs

COMPANY	ROLE	SALARY	VIBE	STACK
QUOBYTE	Software Engineer	€60,000 - €100,000 ≈ $65k	[E] CRUNCH	Kubernetes Openstack Paxos +3	HN Apply
Quobyte	Infrastructure/Support Engineer	€40,000 - €80,000 ≈ $43k	[E] stable	Parallel File System Kubernetes Openstack +4	HN Apply

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