Question 1

What does a Staff Hardware Engineer at Waymo make?

Accepted Answer

Open Staff Hardware Engineer postings at Waymo disclose a median band of $234K–$293K annual. Based on 4 active postings that meet the salary-disclosure floor.

Question 2

What's the entry-level compensation for Hardware Engineer at Waymo?

Accepted Answer

Mid Hardware Engineer postings at Waymo disclose a median band of $159K–$196K annual, drawn from 8 active postings.

Question 3

How is Waymo's Hardware Engineer salary data sourced?

Accepted Answer

Every band is derived from active Waymo job postings that disclose a USD-yearly salary above the qualifying floor, plus verified community submissions where available. 16 qualifying job postings currently feed this page.

Question 4

What seniority levels does Waymo hire for Hardware Engineer?

Accepted Answer

Across active postings, Waymo currently hires Hardware Engineers at: Mid, Senior, Staff. Each tier has at least two open postings that meet the salary-disclosure floor.

Question 5

Why does Hardware Engineer compensation vary at Waymo?

Accepted Answer

The P25–P75 spread for Staff Hardware Engineer at Waymo is $225K–$319K. Specialisation, team, and location are the main drivers; the long-tail page surfaces the per-tier breakdown.

Seniority	Jobs	Min P25	Median min	Median max	Max P75
Mid	8	$157K	$159K	$196K	$248K
Senior	3	$217K	$230K	$259K	$272K
Staff	4	$225K	$234K	$293K	$319K

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