3 Active Listings Updated December 2025

Optimization Salary Data

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

Median Salary

$144,000

/year

Based on 3 verified postings

Market Range (P25 - P75)

$110,000-$150,000

Top Earners (Max)

$150,000

Entry ($110,000)MedianTop ($150,000)

Top Companies Hiring

Location Distribution

Remote33%

Other67%

verified_listings

Strum AI

Founding Engineer

[F]CRUNCH

$150,000 - $150,000

Artificial Intelligence Llms Deep Learning Optimization Agents

Inkiru

Senior Data Scientist

[E]grind

$144,000 - $200,000

Machine Learning Data Mining Optimization Big Data

Sesame Sustainability

Lead Front End Engineer

[E]stable

$110,000 - $160,000

Simulation Optimization Analysis

COMPANY	ROLE		VIBE	STACK
Strum AI	Founding Engineer	$150,000 - $150,000	[F]CRUNCH	Artificial Intelligence Llms Deep Learning+4	Y
Inkiru	Senior Data Scientist	$144,000 - $200,000	[E]grind	Machine Learning Data Mining Optimization+1	Y
Sesame Sustainability	Lead Front End Engineer	$110,000 - $160,000	[E]stable	Simulation Optimization Analysis	Y

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Commonly Paired With

Artificial Intelligence 33%Llms 33%Deep Learning 33%

## Market Signal (December 2025)

Top Hirers: Strum AI leads hiring for Optimization roles with 1 active posts, followed by Inkiru.

### 🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics

### 💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 33% of Optimization jobs also require Artificial Intelligence, and 33% mention Llms.

### 💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Optimization developers is $144,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $150,000.