Career change from Salesforce developer to pure software engineer

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lOJX74

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lOJX74
Jun 7, 2020 6 Comments

I worked as a developer in Salesforce platform for last 7 years in different software consulting companies. It is a good technology and pays well. But developing in Salesforce platform feels very limited and growth is limited. I am thinking about becoming a regular software engineer and trying for senior software engineer roles in FANG companies. Does this move make sense? Does my 7 year development experience in Salesforce platform help me in any way to go to a more senior role in FANG companies directly?

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  • Bump
    Sep 25, 2020 0
  • Any update btw?
    Sep 25, 2020 2
    • CodeScience
      lOJX74

      CodeScience

      lOJX74
      OP
      Doing some Leetcode problems. Still having second thoughts. I have a good career and TC in Salesforce. Worrying if I am unnecessarily going to restarting.
      Oct 23, 2020
    • If you don’t mind me asking, what is your tc and for what region? Feel free to dm
      Oct 23, 2020
  • New
    btejap

    New

    btejap
    I’m in a similar situation.
    I have 3years of work ex as Salesforce Developer. I worked in India for Accenture, Salesforce.
    I’m currently pursuing Masters in US in a Data Analytics focused program.
    I’m confused if I should take Data Analytics/Science career path or Software Engineering/Development path or Salesforce Developer path?

    My previous work ex in Salesforce will help me to land mid level/senior positions in Salesforce Development career. If I go for Software Engineer/Developer or Data career, I should start New grad/Entry level opportunities.
    But again, if I have to take Software Engineering or Data related career path, I can do that only in the next 1 year before I graduate, because once I start working, it is almost impossible to switch domains.

    I like Salesforce Development. I came for a masters degree to explore Data Analytics/Science and software engineering.
    Both careers are rewarding.
    But I have to decide which path to take in the next few months. I just don’t want to regret later and would like to hear any opinions and experiences who have been in similar situations.
    Feb 10 0
  • Adapty
    story1

    Adapty

    story1
    Any update? In a similar phase.
    Aug 9, 2021 0