April 2026 data
SDK startup salary data
As of April 2026, the median SDK salary at startups is $116k across 4 verified Hacker News “Who is Hiring” listings.
Based on 4 verified SDK 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: MiLaboratories leads hiring for SDK roles with 2 active posts, followed by Hike Medical.
🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 75% of SDK jobs also require TypeScript, and 50% mention Artificial Intelligence.
💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for SDK developers is $116,100, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $150,000.
SDK jobs
| COMPANY | ROLE | SALARY | VIBE | STACK | |
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| Hike Medical | Senior Software Engineer | $150,000 - $225,000 |
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| Lucia | Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Senior React Engineer, Fullstack Engineer | $135,000 - $240,000 |
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| MiLaboratories | Senior TypeScript (SDK & Platform) | €90,000 - €120,000 ≈ $97k |
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| MiLaboratories | Senior TypeScript Engineer (Desktop Platform / SDK) | €90,000 - €120,000 ≈ $97k |
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