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At Hot Topic we pride ourselves on being the destination of pop culture and music merchandise. We do this by hiring the best people, having the best product, and providing the best customer experience for our one-of-a-kind fans. We give back to our communities in our partnerships with Mental Health America, Notes for Notes, and Little Kids Rock. Hot Topic’s unique culture thrives in an open and collaborative work environment where autonomy and authenticity shape your success. As a company that stays ahead of trends, we want you to come with innovative perspectives, cutting-edge thought leadership, and a readiness to learn, all of which will contribute to the continued success of our business. We’ve built an inclusive community where you’re encouraged to be who you are and love what you do! read more

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CEO: Steve Vranes

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Hot Topic Lead Engineer Salary

The average Hot Topic Lead Engineer earns an estimated $163,700 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $140,420 with a $23,280 bonus. Hot Topic's Lead Engineer compensation is $28,149 more than the US average for a Lead Engineer. Lead Engineer salaries at Hot Topic can range from $108,000 - $204,000.

The Engineering Department at Hot Topic earns $4,004 more on average than the Product Department.

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Average Compensation

$140,420: avg. base

$23,280: avg. bonus

Lead Engineer Salaries at Hot Topic

Lead Engineers earn $4,722 more than Lead Engineers, and $28,648 less than Directors of Engineering.

Director of Engineering

$192k*

Lead Engineer

$159k*

QA Manager

$151k*

Principal Engineer

$150k*

Engineering Manager

$142k*

Senior Developer

$139k*

Data Scientist

$130k*

DevOps

$125k*

Developer

$94k*

$81k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at Hot Topic by Department

The Engineering Department averages $4,004 more than the Product Department, and $19,136 less than the HR Department

$143,170 Avg. total comp.

+$19k

Engineering

$124,034 Avg. total comp.

Product

$120,030 Avg. total comp.

-$4k

Lead Engineer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Lead Engineer at companies similar size to Hot Topic reported making $127,892, while the average male Lead Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $146,865.

Lead Engineer Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Asian or Pacific Islander Lead Engineer at companies similar size to Hot Topic reported making $150,888, while the average Hispanic or Latino Lead Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $130,796.

How Lead Engineers at Hot Topic Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Lead Engineers at Hot Topic believe they're not compensated fairly. 40% of Lead Engineers at Hot Topic say they receive annual bonuses, and the majority (42%) are not satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Hot Topic

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

31% Yes

Does your company give annual bonuses?

40% Yes

Are you satisfied with your Benefits?

42% Yes

See Hot Topic Lead Engineer Salaries by City

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