I'm not sure, there are jobs (at least in SV) that while not at that pay level, are probably between your current pay and $200k, that would allow you to be arou

I'm not sure, there are jobs (at least in SV) that while not at that pay level, are probably between your current pay and $200k, that would allow you to be around very bright potential co-founders, and do not involve a non-zero risk of being killed. But, as metra said, without knowing your current salary, it's hard to give firm advice one way or the other. I also put considerable emphasis on the caliber of the other developers I work with.