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Harness

Senior Compensation Analyst

$85K - $110K/yr

We are seeking an experienced Senior Compensation Analyst to support our compensation programs ... How Harness runs 16 "startups within a startup" at scale | Jyoti Bansal * Harness Research Shows AI ...

Guac

Backend Engineer

Manhattan, NY

$150K - $250K/yr

First-hand experience building an early-stage startup * Compensation: $150k-$250k base + competitive equity * Fully employer-paid healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) * Unlimited vacation days

Giga AI Inc

Enterprise Sales Director

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$150/day

Early GTM or founding sales experience at a fast-growing startup. Compensation & Benefits * Competitive base + commission + equity * Catered lunch daily * Dinner stipend * $150/month wellness benefit ...

Tormod

Commissioning & Startup Specialist III

... compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement ... Startup and commissioning experience required * Willingness to travel both within the United States ...

Giga AI Inc

Enterprise Sales Director

Dallas, TX · On-site

$150/day

Early GTM or founding sales experience at a fast-growing startup. Compensation & Benefits * Competitive base + commission + equity * Catered lunch daily * Dinner stipend * $150/month wellness benefit ...

AZX

Senior Engineer (Full Stack)

Seattle, WA · On-site

$140K - $225K/yr

Competitive early-stage startup compensation (based on capabilities, experience, and location) * Bonus eligibility * Health insurance with meaningful coverage for dependents * Flexible paid time off

AZX

ML Engineer (Senior)

Seattle, WA · On-site

$140K - $220K/yr

Competitive early-stage startup compensation (based on capabilities, experience, and location) * Bonus eligibility * Health insurance with meaningful coverage for dependents * Flexible paid time off

Giga AI Inc

Enterprise Sales Director

Seattle, WA · On-site

$150/day

Early GTM or founding sales experience at a fast-growing startup. Compensation & Benefits * Competitive base + commission + equity * Catered lunch daily * Dinner stipend * $150/month wellness benefit ...

COVU, Inc

Inside Sales Representative - AI Startup

CA · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Los Angeles (Hybrid) Compensation: $75,000-$90,000 base + uncapped bonus potential | Full-Time ... COVU is a venture-backed AI startup transforming how people manage risk,starting with insurance ...

Brellium Inc

Forward Deployed Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$140K - $200K/yr

Prior experience at a Series A-C startup Compensation: $150,000-$200,000 We are committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, including robust health benefits, commuter ...

Brex

Senior Manager, Compensation

San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

$212K - $265K/yr

Prior startup experience Compensation The expected salary range for this role is $212,440 - $265,550 USD. However, the starting base pay will depend on a number of factors including the candidate ...

Samaya AI

Product Manager - Finance

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$140K - $210K/yr

Prior experience at a fast-growing 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 ...

Brex

Senior Manager, Compensation

New York, NY · Hybrid

$212K - $265K/yr

Prior startup experience Compensation The expected salary range for this role is $212,440 - $265,550 USD. However, the starting base pay will depend on a number of factors including the candidate ...

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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.
Senior Compensation Analyst

Senior Compensation Analyst

Harness

Remote

$85K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Harness is the AI Software Delivery Platform company, led by technologist and entrepreneur Jyoti Bansal (founder of AppDynamics, acquired by Cisco for $3.7B). Harness has raised approximately $570M in funding and is valued at $5.5B, backed by leading investors including Goldman Sachs, Menlo Ventures, IVP, Unusual Ventures, Citi Ventures, and more. As AI accelerates code creation, the real bottleneck has shifted to everything after the code - testing, deployments, application security, reliability, compliance, and cost optimization. Harness brings AI and automation to this "outer loop," helping teams ship software faster while maintaining security and governance throughout the entire software delivery lifecycle.
Powered by Harness AI and the Software Delivery Knowledge Graph, the Harness Platform applies deep context and intelligent automation across the software delivery lifecycle with governance and policy-driven controls embedded throughout the platform.
Over the past year, Harness powered over 185M deployments, 82M builds, 18T flag evaluations, 8M security scans, 9.1B optimized tests, 3T protected API calls, and helped manage $2.8B in cloud spend - enabling customers like United Airlines, Morningstar, and Choice Hotels to accelerate releases by up to 75%, reduce cloud costs by up to 60%, and achieve 10x DevOps efficiency.
With a global team across 26 offices and 27 countries, Harness is shaping the future of AI software delivery - and we're looking for exceptional talent to help us move even faster.
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Compensation Analyst to support our compensation programs during a period of organizational growth and transformation. This role will collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to deliver market-competitive compensation guidance and support various compensation initiatives across the company.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide expert compensation consulting and analysis for client groups, ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness.
  • Support job evaluations, market pricing, and leveling of roles using compensation surveys (e.g., Radford, Mercer, WTW).
  • Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on compensation offers and hiring decisions.
  • Conduct ad hoc and cyclical compensation analysis (e.g., mid-year and year-end compensation review).
  • Partner with People Analytics to create compensation dashboards and insights.
  • Ensure compensation practices comply with legal requirements and internal policies.
  • Support the development and rollout of compensation structures, salary bands, and pay transparency initiatives.
  • Collaborate on compensation communication materials and training for managers and HR.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Business, or related field
  • 5+ years of progressive compensation experience, ideally in a fast-paced or high-growth environment.
  • Strong analytical and Excel skills; experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, SAP) and compensation tools.
  • Ability to interpret compensation data, generate insights, and influence decision-making.
  • Familiarity with compensation regulations (e.g., FLSA, pay equity laws).
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience with modern compensation tooling (e.g., Pave)

Work Location
Remote within the US
What you will have at Harness
  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Time Off and Parental Leave
  • Monthly, quarterly, and annual social and team building events
  • Monthly internet reimbursement

Pay transparency
$140,000-$160,000 USD
Harness in the news:
  • Accelerating Our Mission to Bring AI to Everything After Code
  • Goldman Sachs leads investment in software delivery startup Harness at $5.5 billion valuation
  • How Harness runs 16 "startups within a startup" at scale | Jyoti Bansal
  • Harness Research Shows AI Visibility Crisis Fueling Security Nightmare
  • Harness has been named to the Inc. Power Partner list for software delivery success

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
At Harness, we care about your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. For additional information on this topic, you can visit our privacy Portal: https://harness-privacy.relyance.ai/
Note on Fraudulent Recruiting/Offers
We have become aware that there may be fraudulent recruiting attempts being made by people posing as representatives of Harness. These scams may involve fake job postings, unsolicited emails, or messages claiming to be from our recruiters or hiring managers.
Please note, we do not ask for sensitive or financial information via chat, text, or social media, and any email communications will come from the domain @harness.io. Additionally, Harness will never ask for any payment, fee to be paid, or purchases to be made by a job applicant. All applicants are encouraged to apply directly to our open jobs via our website. Interviews are generally conducted via Zoom video conference unless the candidate requests other accommodations.
If you believe that you have been the target of an interview/offer scam by someone posing as a representative of Harness, please do not provide any personal or financial information and contact us immediately at security@harness.io. You can also find additional information about this type of scam and report any fraudulent employment offers via the Federal Trade Commission's website (https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams), or you can contact your local law enforcement agency.

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