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Embedded Engineer salary in Artificial Intelligence startups in 2026

How much does a Embedded Engineer expect to make in Artificial Intelligence startups? The average expected salary for Embedded Engineers in Artificial Intelligence startups is 150k per year, with a range from 21k to 280k. These amounts were gathered from Wellfound self-reported data and represent the median salary range. The salary range for Embedded Engineers in Artificial Intelligence startup varies depending on factors such as location, experience, skills, and startup stage.

149.6k

Average Salary

3 years

Average years of experience

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The average salary for a Embedded Engineer in Artificial Intelligence startups is $149,583, which is 12.4% higher than the average salary of $133,042 in Artificial Intelligence startups. Embedded Engineer salaries in Artificial Intelligence are based on exclusive Wellfound data. All data is updated on a weekly basis. Factors that may influence salary include: location, years of experience, title, size of company, and skill-set.

Top of market

$196,083/yr

Range $170k - $280k

Average

$149,583/yr

Range $21k - $179k

Below Average

$101,542/yr

Range $21k - $163k


Top Locations

The highest average salary a Embedded Engineer in Artificial Intelligence can get in San Diego, that is $160,000. This pay is 7.0% higher than the average Embedded Engineer salary in Artificial Intelligence startups, which is $149,583. Salaries will vary based on your location. The top-paying markets in the US, on average, are currently: San Diego (avg $160,000 per year). Remote jobs often pay based on the location you reside in.
 

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Tech Stack

The highest average salary a Embedded Engineer in Artificial Intelligence can get with PostgreSQL, that is $152,500. This pay is 14.6% higher than the average salary in Artificial Intelligence startups, which is $133,042. Salary range for specific skills will vary based on the supply and demand in the current market.
The top-paying Embedded Engineer skills in Artificial Intelligence startups of 2026 are:
  • 1. PostgreSQL

    $152.5k

  • 2. C++

    $100k

  • 3. C

    $100k

  • 4. Python

    $72k


Years of experience

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Average

Top of Market

The highest average salary a Embedded Engineer in Artificial Intelligence can get with 7-10 years of experience, that is $150,000. This pay is 12.7% higher than the average salary in Artificial Intelligence startups, which is $133,042. The salary range varies with years of experience and depends on other factors such as skill set, size of company, and industry.