3 Active Listings Updated February 2026

Simulation Salary Data

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

Median Salary

$170,000

/year

Based on 3 verified postings

Market Range (P25 - P75)

$135,000-$500,000

Top Earners (Max)

$500,000

Entry ($135,000)MedianTop ($500,000)

Top Companies Hiring

Location Distribution

Other100%

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Mechanize Inc.

Senior SWE, Junior SWE

[F]CRUNCH

$500,000 +

Reinforcement Learning Simulation Software Engineering

Waymo

Multiple roles (Software Engineer, ML Engineer)

@HRstable

$170,000 - $421,000

Perception Prediction Planning Simulation World Modeling

OptTek Systems

Senior Scientific Analyst/Developer

@HRstable

$135,000 - $200,000

Java Python Ai/ml Metaheuristics Mathematical Programming

COMPANY	ROLE		VIBE	STACK
Mechanize Inc.	Senior SWE, Junior SWE	$500,000 +	[F]CRUNCH	Reinforcement Learning Simulation Software Engineering	Y
Waymo	Multiple roles (Software Engineer, ML Engineer)	$170,000 - $421,000	@HRstable	Perception Prediction Planning+11	Y
OptTek Systems	Senior Scientific Analyst/Developer	$135,000 - $200,000	@HRstable	Java Python Ai/ml+4	Y

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Commonly Paired With

Reinforcement Learning 33%Software Engineering 33%Perception 33%

## Market Signal (February 2026)

Top Hirers: Mechanize Inc. leads hiring for Simulation roles with 1 active posts, followed by Waymo.

### 🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics

### 💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 33% of Simulation jobs also require Reinforcement Learning, and 33% mention Software Engineering.

### 💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Simulation developers is $170,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $500,000.