February 2026 data
Simulation startup salary data
As of February 2026, the median Simulation salary at startups is $170k across 3 verified Hacker News “Who is Hiring” listings.
Based on 3 verified Simulation 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: Mechanize Inc. leads hiring for Simulation roles with 1 active posts, followed by Waymo.
🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
SF Centric: Simulation roles are concentrated in the SF Bay Area (67% of listings), often paying a location premium.
💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 33% of Simulation jobs also require Reinforcement Learning, and 33% mention Software Engineering.
💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Simulation developers is $170,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $500,000.
Simulation jobs
| COMPANY | ROLE | SALARY | VIBE | STACK | |
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| Mechanize Inc. | Senior SWE, Junior SWE | $500,000 + |
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| Waymo | Multiple roles (Software Engineer, ML Engineer) | $170,000 - $421,000 |
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| OptTek Systems | Senior Scientific Analyst/Developer | $135,000 - $200,000 |
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