Remote Hardware & Science Jobs at Startups
98 hardware and science roles at early-stage startups can be done fully remotely, across 59 startups. Where pay is stated it is typically USD 161.5k to 234.6k, with a median of USD 200k.
What hardware and science work involves at an early-stage startup
You are often the first person to build, test or fix the thing. Lab and field work sit side by side, and results feed straight back into the design. A large employer would give you one instrument and one protocol, and an early startup gives you the whole bench.
The hiring market
Industries
AI and machine learning (24), robotics and manufacturing (17) and climate and energy (11) startups have most of the openings.
Who is hiring hardware and science roles
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- 98open roles
- 59startups hiring
- 100%remote
Salary
Annual pay for this page’s roles that state a salary, in USD. The typical range covers the middle half of those postings.
- $200Kmedian pay
- $162Ktypical range: lower
- $235Ktypical range: upper
Based on 31 postings stating pay in USD.
Pay figures come from the 33 postings on this page that state a salary.
Experience level
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Questions people ask
How much do hardware and science jobs pay?
Typically USD 161.5k to 234.6k a year, with a median of USD 200k, where the posting states a salary.
Which startups are hiring hardware and science roles?
Gate (7 roles), SandboxAQ (6) and Volantis (6) have the most; 59 startups are hiring in total.
Do I need to be senior?
Most roles are senior (39% of those that state a level), and 17% are junior or intern.
Are new roles coming in?
2 were posted this week.




