Posted salary ranges · updated 2026-09-28
Lambda salaries 2026: posted ranges by role and level
83 open roles at Lambda publish a base-salary range. The median posted range is $230k to $340k; the highest posted maximum is $590k. Ranges come from Lambda's own postings on its careers site, refreshed every 6 hours. All Lambda roles.
By function
| Function | Roles | Median low | Median high | Median midpoint | 90th pct high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product & Design | 5 | $338k | $438k | $388k | $540k |
| Engineering | 10 | $266k | $395k | $330k | $480k |
| Infrastructure | 45 | $240k | $346k | $298k | $465k |
| Go-to-market | 5 | $226k | $355k | $290k | $395k |
| Operations | 17 | $191k | $255k | $223k | $325k |
By level
| Level | Roles | Median low | Median high | Median midpoint | 90th pct high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staff+ | 17 | $314k | $465k | $390k | $480k |
| Senior | 32 | $230k | $340k | $288k | $395k |
| Lead / Manager | 17 | $203k | $271k | $237k | $540k |
| Unspecified | 17 | $155k | $207k | $181k | $330k |
By role
The most posted roles first.
| Role | Roles | Median low | Median high | Median midpoint | 90th pct high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 10 | $266k | $395k | $330k | $465k |
| Data Center Operations Systems Engineer | 4 | $97k | $130k | $113k | $153k |
| Site Reliability Engineer | 3 | $240k | $356k | $298k | $356k |
| Mechanical Engineer | 2 | $349k | $465k | $407k | $465k |
| Electrical Engineer | 2 | $349k | $465k | $407k | $465k |
Highest posted ranges at Lambda
One row per role.
| Role | Level | Range | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Center Standards Architect | Unspecified | $443k to $590k | San Jose Office (Zanker) |
| Senior Director - Network Software Services | Lead / Manager | $399k to $531k | Bellevue Office |
| Senior Director - Network Engineering | Lead / Manager | $399k to $531k | Bellevue Office |
Method: base-salary ranges parsed from the compensation field or description of each posting; placeholder ranges (top at least 3x the bottom) excluded; medians use the range midpoint; level inferred from the title. All AI companies · Lambda jobs.
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