2 Active Listings Updated February 2026

Programming Languages Salary Data

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

Median Salary

$150,000

/year

Based on 2 verified postings

Market Range (P25 - P75)

$100,000-$200,000

Top Earners (Max)

$200,000

Entry ($100,000)MedianTop ($200,000)

Top Companies Hiring

Formal2 jobs

Location Distribution

Other100%

verified_listings

Formal

Founding Software Engineer

[F]CRUNCH

$200,000 +

Compilers Verification Programming Languages Ebpf Globally Programmable Networking

Formal

Multiple Positions

[F]grind

$100,000 - $250,000

Formal Methods Programming Languages Compilers Ebpf Serverless

COMPANY	ROLE		VIBE	STACK
Formal	Founding Software Engineer	$200,000 +	[F]CRUNCH	Compilers Verification Programming Languages+2	Y
Formal	Multiple Positions	$100,000 - $250,000	[F]grind	Formal Methods Programming Languages Compilers+2	Y

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Commonly Paired With

Compilers 100%Ebpf 100%Verification 50%

## Market Signal (February 2026)

Top Hirers: Formal leads hiring for Programming Languages roles with 2 active posts.

### 🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics

### 💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 100% of Programming Languages jobs also require Compilers, and 100% mention Ebpf.

### 💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Programming Languages developers is $150,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $200,000.