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Founding Engineer in the United States: openings, pay and who is hiring
Everything open jobs say about Founding Engineer, updated November 11, 2026.
In 3 sentences
- As of November 11, 2026, Joonow listed 54 Founding Engineer openings in the United States, at 27 employers.
- San Francisco (CA) has the most openings: 20.
- Across the 17 openings with posted pay, the median is $15,000.
Founding Engineer openings in the United States, by day
Openings in recent weeks
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| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| 11/8 | 39 |
| 11/11 | 54 |
Cities with the most Founding Engineer openings
Where the openings are
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| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| San Francisco (CA) | 20 |
| New York City (NY) | 14 |
| Austin, TX (CA) | 3 |
| Palo Alto (CA) | 2 |
| Seattle (WA) | 2 |
| 1 pennsylvania plaza ny 10119 | 1 |
| Atlanta (GA) | 1 |
| Austin (TX) | 1 |
Employers with the most Founding Engineer openings
Employers with the most openings
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| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Clera | 19 |
| Raydar | 5 |
| Pear VC | 4 |
| Toogeza | 1 |
| Hellohera | 1 |
| MLabs | 1 |
Posted pay
The median pay posted by employers is $15,000. The middle half of openings pays between $14,583 and $18,750, in a sample of 17 openings.
Work arrangement
28% of openings are remote, 15% are hybrid and 57% are on-site.
For job seekers
Frequently asked questions
How many Founding Engineer jobs are open in the United States?
As of November 11, 2026, Joonow listed 54 open Founding Engineer jobs in the United States, at 27 employers.
Where are the most Founding Engineer jobs?
San Francisco (CA) has the most Founding Engineer openings: 20 as of November 11, 2026.
How much does a Founding Engineer make?
Across the 17 openings with pay posted by the employer, the median is $15,000, and the middle half pays between $14,583 and $18,750.
Are there remote Founding Engineer jobs?
Yes: 28% of open Founding Engineer jobs are remote and 15% are hybrid, as of November 11, 2026.
