Yeah, I think the ageism comes from engineers who, for no fault of their own, have stayed in their positions for decades. All of sudden, they're 45 or 55 and ea

Yeah, I think the ageism comes from engineers who, for no fault of their own, have stayed in their positions for decades. All of sudden, they're 45 or 55 and earning senior comp at an 'enterprise tech'. These people are the usually the first to go because they are the most expensive. The senior execs are in a different position, where it may be viewed experience and seasoning complement the younger staffs' vision. A senior exec--with exit event or public company experience--tends to be very sought after.