Sambanova Systems
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 49 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Palo Alto, CA
At a glance
- Sambanova Systems hires mid-level. 43% of its filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B employers.
- Most filed: Electronics Engineer. 29% of its filings. After that come Research Scientist (Computer Science) and Systems Engineer / Architect.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 57% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $181,293, median prevailing wage $164,403.
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What Sambanova Systems hires for
Bar: share of Sambanova Systems's filings. Figure: median base salary.
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics Engineer | $159,825 | 14 |
| Research Scientist (Computer Science) | $187,000 | 11 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $181,293 | 11 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Sambanova Systems.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 0% of filings
Mid-level · 43% of filings
Senior · 29% of filings
Expert · 29% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $172,360 | 18 |
| Senior · Level III | $181,293 | 12 |
| Expert · Level IV | $208,163 | 12 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Sambanova Systems files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $181,293 | 39 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $154,720 |
| 25th | $160,000 |
| 50th (median) | $181,293 |
| 75th | $201,323 |
| 90th | $224,977 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $140,000 | $130,000 | $153,146 | 29 |
| FY2021 | $145,000 | $135,000 | $159,500 | 34 |
| FY2022 | $152,500 | $140,000 | $167,750 | 40 |
| FY2023 | $165,000 | $149,663 | $180,000 | 35 |
| FY2024 | $165,000 | $152,152 | $180,300 | 31 |
| FY2025 | $188,298 | $160,000 | $212,882 | 26 |
| FY2026 | $180,000 | $162,202 | $186,736 | 23 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
Job titles at Sambanova Systems
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Engineer | $195,728 | $184.1k–$200.3k | 12 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $175,782 | $168.5k–$181.3k | 11 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Sambanova Systems
Sambanova Systems's filings list its industry as Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, NAICS 5419). Its main U.S. filing address is in Palo Alto, CA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Electronics Engineer, Research Scientist (Computer Science) and Systems Engineer / Architect and the main metro areas are San Jose, CA, Austin, TX and Seattle, WA. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does Sambanova Systems sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Sambanova Systems filed 49 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does Sambanova Systems pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Sambanova Systems's H-1B filings is $181,293; half of filings fall between $160,000 and $201,323. Bonus and stock are not included.