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Sybil

Software Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Attractive startup compensation package with equity options * Benefits: Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans. Unlimited PTO * Growth Opportunities and Early Impact: Work directly with and ...

Reindeer, Inc

Account Executive

New York, NY · On-site

$280K - $350K/yr

Prior experience as a first sales hire or early GTM leader at a startup. Compensation The expected salary for this role is $280,000 to $350,000 OTE. This is a good-faith estimate but does not include ...

Samaya AI

Product Manager - Finance

Mountain View, CA · Hybrid

$140K - $210K/yr

Prior experience at a fastgrowing fintech or AI startup Compensation The cash compensation range for this role is $140,000 - $210,000. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors ...

Chainguard

Compensation Manager

OR · Remote

Demonstrated experience in compensation, total rewards, or a related HR function - ideally at a high-growth tech startup. * Strong analytical skills; comfortable working with large data sets ...

Hightouch

Manager, Sales Development

New York, NY · Hybrid

$170K - $210K/yr

Have worked in sales at an early or growth stage technology startup. Compensation On-Target Earnings: $170,000-$210,000 annually Base Salary: $119,000-$147,000 annually We also offer meaningful ...

Brex

Business Recruiter

New York, NY · On-site

$96K - $120K/yr

Experience working in a high-growth startup Compensation The expected salary range for this role is $96,728 - 120,910. However, the starting base pay will depend on a number of factors including the ...

Qualified Health

Contract Technical Recruiter

Palo Alto, CA · Hybrid

$48.08 - $72.12/hr

What We Offer: * - Competitive startup compensation * - Flexible working hours and hybrid work options. * - An opportunity to be at the forefront of AI in healthcare, making substantial impacts on ...

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How much do startup compensation jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for startup compensation in the United States is $114,730.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $96,000.00 and $132,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Startup Compensation vs Software Engineer?

AspectStartup CompensationSoftware Engineer
Typical Salary RangeLower to moderate, often with equityHigher, with base salary and bonuses
BenefitsVariable, may include stock options, flexible hoursStandard benefits like health insurance, retirement plans
Work EnvironmentFast-paced, dynamic, often less structuredStructured, project-focused, collaborative
Required CredentialsVaries, often less formal, focus on skillsBachelor’s or higher in CS or related field, technical skills

Startup Compensation typically offers lower base pay but may include equity and flexible benefits, suited for dynamic environments. Software Engineers usually receive higher salaries with standard benefits, reflecting more established roles. Both roles require technical skills, but startup roles may prioritize adaptability and practical experience.

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Infographic showing various Startup Compensation job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Full Time, and 67% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,730 per year, or $55.2 per hour.

Software Engineer

Sybil

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Software Engineer

RunSybil is an AI security startup scaling offensive security services by automating hacker intuition. We're building Sybil: an AI-powered penetration testing product that finds vulnerabilities faster than human hackers. Backed by strong investor support and early customer traction, our team is composed of experts from the likes of OpenAI, Meta, Mandiant, Palantir, Cruise, and Trail of Bits.

About This Role

We are seeking talented engineers intent on changing the security industry. If you have experience on fast-moving teams, scaling infrastructure with an eye towards reliability, and relentlessly optimizing: we want to talk to you.

What You'll Do:
  • Build secure, scalable systems for performing automated penetration testing at scale
  • Propose and implement technical initiatives based on product roadmap needs
  • Lead technical design discussions, contribute to team decisions, and provide feedback on engineering approaches
  • Translate ambiguous technical challenges into actionable plans, and execute them in collaboration with the team
  • Serve as the cornerstone of our engineering culture by setting and upholding exemplary standards for code quality, practices, and craftsmanship
We're Looking For Someone Who Has A Mix Of The Following:
  • 6+ years of experience building products or platforms that serve real customers
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems
  • Has been a core contributor to scaling a product to meet increased demand
  • Deep understanding of how to leverage modern AI for maximum impact
  • Bonus: Built agents or agentic workflows
  • Bonus: Relentlessly focused on the customer experience
  • Bonus: Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and container orchestration
  • Seeks autonomy, creative problem-solving, and moving quickly in an ambiguous environment

Location: Hybrid role based in New York City. Some travel may be required.

What We Offer:
  • Competitive Salary: Attractive startup compensation package with equity options
  • Benefits: Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans. Unlimited PTO
  • Growth Opportunities and Early Impact: Work directly with and learn from industry leaders while driving significant impact in our fast-growing security startup

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