Midsized (100 employees) local tech companies in not top 10 metro regions (not NYC, SF, Seattle, Boston, LA, etc). Linode is an example. Regarding top metro r

Midsized (100 employees) local tech companies in not top 10 metro regions (not NYC, SF, Seattle, Boston, LA, etc). Linode is an example. Regarding top metro regions though you can get started without a CS degree and without a bootcamp in tech support and make your way toward programming. But companies in the top metro regions tend to require _some_ degree whereas companies in the lesser metros are more fine with just work experience (like retail at Best Buy), intelligence and enthusiasm.