Yeah, this is a selling problem. It feels like you're far more likely to gain traction starting a data team than taking an IC-track DE role. It's easier for com

Yeah, this is a selling problem. It feels like you're far more likely to gain traction starting a data team than taking an IC-track DE role. It's easier for companies to justify $200k+ for your skillset in that case, even if it takes you away from pure engineering. Alternatively, you can just join a large tech org. Netflix etc. have no problem paying good DEs north of $200k in total comp.