2 Active Listings Updated February 2026

Software Engineering Salary Data

Real compensation packages for Software Engineering developers at high-growth startups. Based on direct data from Hacker News "Who is Hiring" threads.

Median Salary

$353,566

/year

Based on 2 verified postings

Market Range (P25 - P75)

$207,132-$500,000

Top Earners (Max)

$500,000

Entry ($207,132)MedianTop ($500,000)

Top Companies Hiring

Mechanize Inc.1 jobs
Agile Six1 jobs

Location Distribution

Other100%

verified_listings

Mechanize Inc.

Senior SWE, Junior SWE

[F]CRUNCH

$500,000 +

Reinforcement Learning Simulation Software Engineering

Agile Six

Enterprise Engineering Strategist

[F]grind

$207,132 - $207,132

Software Engineering Emerging Technologies Applied AI

COMPANY	ROLE		VIBE	STACK
Mechanize Inc.	Senior SWE, Junior SWE	$500,000 +	[F]CRUNCH	Reinforcement Learning Simulation Software Engineering	Y
Agile Six	Enterprise Engineering Strategist	$207,132 - $207,132	[F]grind	Software Engineering Emerging Technologies Applied AI	Y

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Commonly Paired With

Reinforcement Learning 50%Simulation 50%Emerging Technologies 50%

## Market Signal (February 2026)

Top Hirers: Mechanize Inc. leads hiring for Software Engineering roles with 1 active posts, followed by Agile Six.

### 🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics

### 💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 50% of Software Engineering jobs also require Reinforcement Learning, and 50% mention Simulation.

### 💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Software Engineering developers is $353,566, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $500,000.