It can be a valid range - I've seen plenty of postings (internal at least) where the the seniority is flexible. Also a flexible location could also lead to a big range depending if you are based in NYC versus Iowa...

Fair, but at that point they’re not hiring for a role or need; they’re hiring to get butts in seats.

That’s a strategy, for sure, but not a great one.

Says you.

I think it's a horrible idea to hire someone with 5 years in tech X, 4 years in tech Z, and 6 years in method H, who wants to work for 140-150k.

I would rather interview people for a range, and if you find an awesome human - take them.

A 100k range means they don’t even know what they’re hiring for, or have no idea the demands of the role.

Or at least, that’s what it tells me as a 20 year veteran of this business.