it's a numbers game, apply to more positions, startups especially, across the globe. And avoid competition if you can. There are tons of remote DS positions in

it's a numbers game, apply to more positions, startups especially, across the globe. And avoid competition if you can. There are tons of remote DS positions in US startups desperate to find candidates but everyone is mindlessly applying to FAANG and ignores smaller no-name companies. Not just that, some positions are not advertised but might be created for you if you just write to startup CEO or CTO directly, and they happen to like your background and the fact that you'll probably be ok with below market rates for starters. You just need a foot in the door. Hustle more, it's not about intelligence but about grit.