I’ve been working for 3 years. Mostly full stack stuff. Im kind of interested in specializing and maybe getting an MS and some certs. I’m kicking around ML and security. I like security more, in terms of the little bit of self study Ive done. But I feel like in general ML is in much higher demand and that most security roles are lower paying pen-testing or security engineer gigs. Security engineer and pen testing sound cool, but not for less money. I’d rather keep being an SDE if it means taking a pay cut, but just wondering if there is demand for software engineers who are security specialized and write code. TC: 190k
Thanks all! This is kind of what I’m thinking over. Pen testing sounds cool, but like id be taking a step back in terms of comp. is this also true for security engineer roles I see?
There is a massive shortage of security specialist staff. It used to be a “secret society” that was tough to crack into. But now there are some 1M+ openings. It usually pays a +50% premium over regular IT for a few years of experience. I have 14+ years of just security experience and I have no trouble working where I want for the price I want.
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There is a very high demand for top security engineering talent. I can’t think of a company worth joining that isn’t looking for and paying big $$$ for security engineers
Agree with this person. But also want to say don't to from SDE to pen testing unless you plan on getting a roommate! Your TC will go down drastically. Go full stack with some security (OAuth, SSO) mixed in. Also cloud security and you'll be PRINTING $$$
Not sure what randstad is smoking but security at tech companies pays same if not more than sw because its considered a specialization within sw