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Vannevar Labs Mid FDE salary
Vannevar Labs mid-level Forward Deployed seats often sit in the lower-to-middle of the $180K–$320K discussion band — cleared defense AI delivery under restricted networks and mission constraints.
Figures are directional public aggregates — not official Vannevar Labs offers. Equity markets, location, and refreshers move outcomes.
Compensation snapshot
| Signal | Cited figure |
|---|---|
| Level | Mid |
| Base (cited) | $140K–$170K |
| TC range | $180K–$240K |
| Directional median | $210K |
| Equity | Private defense-tech equity assumptions vary — haircut paper value and ask about liquidity path. |
Model multi-year packages with the comp calculator. Negotiate with the equity negotiation guide.
What Mid usually means
- Deliver under restricted networks and incomplete access
- Respect clearance and facility constraints as scheduling inputs
- Scope thin mission slices when preferred data paths are delayed
- Communicate precisely without careless data-handling language
Negotiation notes
- Confirm TS/SCI requirements to start vs obtainable after hire
- Ask travel % and site duration before comparing to hub SaaS FDE TC
- Haircut private equity when comparing to public RSU offers
- Cross-check Anduril mid and Scale mid when scope is defense-adjacent
Interview prep
Company loop: Vannevar Labs FDE interview guide. Drills: decomp, simulator, 7-day week plan.
FAQ
What is Vannevar Labs mid-level FDE salary?
Public discussions of mid-level Vannevar Labs Forward Deployed Engineer packages often fall between roughly $180K and $240K total compensation, inside a wider $180K–$320K role band.
Do I need TS/SCI clearance for Vannevar mid FDE?
Many defense field seats require or strongly prefer active TS/SCI clearance or eligibility. Read the JD and ask recruiting what is required to start.