Clockwork Systems, Inc.
Software Engineer
On Site, Palo Alto, California
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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The bottom of this range ($140,000) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $152,797. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $187,075 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Developers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Software Developers (15-1252) · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- As AI workloads grow increasingly complex, traditional infrastructure struggles to meet the demands of performance, reliability, and precise coordination.
- Stay a nanosecond ahead of everyone else by joining our team in California!
- For candidates hired at the posted level, the expected base salary range is $140,000 - $200,000.
Responsibilities
- Use your coding skills and distributed system knowledge to contribute directly to the design and build of high performance, reliable and scalable systems.
- Experience designing, building and deploying large-scale distributed systems.
- We believe diversity drives innovation, and we grow stronger together.
- We are committed to building world-class teams by welcoming bright, passionate individuals from all backgrounds.
Requirements
- A degree in computer science, electrical engineering or related field.
Compensation
- For candidates hired at the posted level, the expected base salary range is $140,000 - $200,000.
- The offered compensation package may also include stock options or other equity awards, subject to Clockwork's equity program and applicable approvals.
- In addition to cash compensation, this role is eligible to participate in the company's equity program, which may include stock options granted in accordance with the company's equity plan and subject to approval and applicable vesting schedules.
Benefits
- A great benefits package.
- Compensation for this position will vary based on the skills and experience you bring, as well as internal equity considerations.
- The offered compensation package may also include stock options or other equity awards, subject to Clockwork's equity program and applicable approvals.
- Clockwork Systems was founded by Stanford researchers and veteran systems engineers who share a vision for redefining the foundations of distributed computing.
Equal opportunity
- Clockwork Systems is an equal opportunity employer.
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