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I do low-level operating-system C programming. There is some C++, and lots of scripting in Bash, some in Python. Also lots of Math is involved in what I specifically do.

I kinda daydream in laterally switching to working on Security and cryptography, maybe one day I'll pull some strings and try that. Or do some programming that helps Physics people better understand the universe. But I don't want a salary downgrade.

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Are you in the simulations/HPC field by any chance? If so do you mind telling me what it looks like in terms of career prospects from your vantage point? Also if not in that field can you elaborate a bit more on what industry you are applying your skills to? You don't have to be very specific. I ask because I have the exact same skill set and am in search of what to do next.

It's either companies that produce hardware or that offer some sort of support for hardware. Or that use specialized hardware in a certain way. There are not many companies and they are all big (lol good luck entering this market without 100 billion to invest). Positions are restricted to either the USA or whatever low-cost geos they hire from.

> Also lots of Math is involved in what I specifically do.

I’ve always dreamed of using my math skills in my day job. What kind of math do you work with? Any tips on finding positions like this?

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