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So for my last question, did you have to know someone to get into this field. I'm in fintech right now, and I'm well compensated, I love my job but if I can reach the Pinnacle programming, IE pulling 400 or 500k a year. That would be simply awesome.

Would it be easier to target bigger firms and then get into or start my own firm ?

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I don't think you have to know someone. Moreover, if all you're looking for is a straight up dev role (vs quant research or trading), I don't think it'll be that hard. Not sure if you'll pull in 400 or 500k, but if you're good, you should do pretty well for yourself.

Just apply for roles, if you're a good dev, I don't think you should have trouble landing interviews.

I think it’s easier to hit that level in FAANG due to the number of opportunities and less elitist hiring practices.

I do a lot of intern interviews and I haven’t seen a single non-target resume, or someone without FAANG internships, high placement in global hackathons, math olympiads, etc.

Experience is a way in but it depends what “fintech”.

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