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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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TOTAL RATINGS: 6701

CEO: Steve Vranes

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Hot Topic Senior Software Engineer Salary

The average Hot Topic Senior Software Engineer earns an estimated $149,233 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $128,672 with a $20,561 bonus. Hot Topic's Senior Software Engineer compensation is $11,633 more than the US average for a Senior Software Engineer. Senior Software Engineer salaries at Hot Topic can range from $84,600 - $230,000.

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

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$1.15M

$149,233

Average Compensation

$128,672: avg. base

$20,561: avg. bonus

Senior Software Engineer Salaries at Hot Topic

Senior Software Engineers earn $7,439 more than Engineering Managers, and $380 less than Principal Engineers.

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

Senior Software Engineer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Senior Software Engineer at companies similar size to Hot Topic reported making $133,531, while the average male Senior Software Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $149,439.

Senior Software Engineer Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average African American/Black Senior Software Engineer at companies similar size to Hot Topic reported making $160,516, while the average Native American Senior Software Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $127,500.

How Senior Software Engineers at Hot Topic Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Senior Software Engineers at Hot Topic believe they're not compensated fairly. 40% of Senior Software 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

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