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Remote Hardware Engineer Salary – updated October 2026

The average salary for remote hardware engineer is $95,000 per year. This is based on data from 57 job openings.

Where do you get the data from?

Data is based on 57 job openings.

How much does a Hardware Engineer make?

The salary range for hardware engineer is anywhere between $60,000 to $180,000 per year.

Can you provide a breakdown of salary data by years of experience?

Below is a breakdown of salary data by years of experience:

Experience Minimum salary Average salary Maximum salary
Entry Level Hardware Engineer (0-1 years) $60,000 $70,000 $80,000
Junior Hardware Engineer (2-4 years) $80,000 $95,000 $110,000
Senior Level Hardware Engineer (5-9 years) $110,000 $125,000 $140,000
Lead Level Hardware Engineer (10+ years) $140,000 $160,000 $180,000
* Data is based on 57 job openings.

What is the salary range for remote Entry-Level Hardware Engineer?

The salary range for entry-level hardware engineer is between $60,000 and $80,000 per year.

What is the salary range for remote Senior-Level Hardware Engineer?

The salary range for senior-level hardware engineer is between $110,000 and $140,000 per year.

Can Hardware Engineer be fully remote?

Yes, Hardware Engineer positions can be fully remote. Companies such as Microsoft, EquipmentShare, Rythm Health are hiring remotely for Hardware Engineer. Check out the latest remote Hardware Engineer job openings below.

Are there any remote job openings for Hardware Engineer?

Yes, there are 57 remote job openings:

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Senior Hardware Engineer

United States $119K - $261K per year 5-10 yrs exp Software Development Hardware Engineer

You will be responsible for micro-architecture and hardware module design, including RTL coding, verification, and testing. Additionally, you will drive the development of accelerated storage services and handle DevOps responsibilities for production support.

Senior Site Reliability Engineer - Hardware, Infrastructure, and Virtualization (HIVE) - Core Linux Platforms Team

United States $121K - $218K per year 5-10 yrs exp Software Development Site Reliability Engineer

You will design, develop, and manage the Linux-based hardware and virtualization infrastructure that supports Akamai's compute products. Additionally, you will implement observability tools, automate processes, and participate in on-call rotations to ensure system reliability.

AI Systems Engineer, Hardware Architecture

United States $260K - $319K per year 10+ yrs exp Software Development Systems Engineer

Define and own the multi-year architectural roadmap for AI compute subsystems across Meta's hardware product lines, including wearables and spatial computing devices. Lead system-level architecture exploration for AI inference and training accelerators while driving cross-functional alignment across silicon, firmware, and software teams.

Mainframe Hardware Engineer

United States $65 per hour 5-10 yrs exp Software Development Hardware Engineer

The role involves the installation, configuration, and maintenance of IBM zSeries mainframe hardware and peripheral systems to ensure reliable enterprise operations. Responsibilities also include monitoring system performance, managing hardware upgrades, and coordinating with cross-functional teams for disaster recovery and data center transitions.

Hardware Engineer — Turkish Market 🇹🇷

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria +5 more 2-5 yrs exp Software Development Hardware Engineer

Design, develop, and test hardware solutions, supporting prototyping, validation, and production readiness. Serve as the technical liaison for Turkish-speaking clients and stakeholders, attend project meetings, travel as needed, and provide actionable documentation and recommendations.

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