3 Active Listings Updated February 2026

C/c++ Salary Data

Real compensation packages for C/c++ developers at high-growth startups. Based on direct data from Hacker News "Who is Hiring" threads.

Median Salary

$200,000

/year

Based on 3 verified postings

Market Range (P25 - P75)

$200,000-$200,000

Top Earners (Max)

$200,000

Entry ($200,000)MedianTop ($200,000)

Top Companies Hiring

Materialize2 jobs
Category Labs1 jobs

Location Distribution

Other100%

verified_listings

Category Labs

Multiple roles

@HRstable

$200,000 +

Solidity Rust C/c++

Materialize

Staff Software Engineer (Sources/Sinks)

[E]grind

$200,000 - $225,000

Rust Golang C/c++SQL CDC

Materialize

Staff Software Engineer

[E]CRUNCH

$200,000 - $225,000

Rust Golang C/c++SQL Distributed Systems

COMPANY	ROLE		VIBE	STACK
Category Labs	Multiple roles	$200,000 +	@HRstable	Solidity Rust C/c++	Y
Materialize	Staff Software Engineer (Sources/Sinks)	$200,000 - $225,000	[E]grind	Rust Golang C/c+++3	Y
Materialize	Staff Software Engineer	$200,000 - $225,000	[E]CRUNCH	Rust Golang C/c+++6	Y

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Commonly Paired With

Rust 100%Golang 67%SQL 67%

## Market Signal (February 2026)

Top Hirers: Materialize leads hiring for C/c++ roles with 2 active posts, followed by Category Labs.

### 🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics

### 💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 100% of C/c++ jobs also require Rust, and 67% mention Golang.

### 💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for C/c++ developers is $200,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $200,000.