The median hardware engineer posting in San Jose at a tech startup offers $185K base, with the middle half between $168K and $203K — from 22 live pay ranges at 5 companies.
| Level | Postings | Median | Middle 50% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level not stated | 16 | $176K | $160K–$185K |
| Senior | 3 | $202K | $193K–$214K |
| Staff+ | 3 | $203K | $203K–$210K |
| Company | Postings | Median | Middle 50% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etched | 2 | $250K | $250K–$250K |
| Muon Space | 8 | $193K | $167K–$203K |
| Figure | 8 | $185K | $174K–$185K |
| Electric Hydrogen | 3 | $168K | $159K–$193K |
| Electrical Engineer, Hardware Systems Etched |
$150K–$350K |
| Mechanical Engineer Etched |
$150K–$350K |
| Electrical Engineer, Actuator Systems Figure |
$120K–$250K |
| Electrical Engineer, Torso Figure |
$120K–$250K |
| Manufacturing Engineer Figure |
$115K–$250K |
| Mechanical Engineer - All Levels Figure |
$120K–$250K |
| Mechanical Engineer, Arms Figure |
$120K–$250K |
| Mechanical Engineer, Structures - Robot Hands Figure |
$120K–$250K |
Figures are the midpoint of each pay range published in a job posting (US$, base salary as posted), across open roles at the startups we track, recalculated daily. Postings without a range, interns and contractors are excluded. Updated Oct 27, 2026.