No. I work in HFT and this happens in only two cases: 1. At top-tier firms like HRT, Citadel Securities, Jump, TGS, RenTech; there are a decent amount of C++ d

No. I work in HFT and this happens in only two cases: 1. At top-tier firms like HRT, Citadel Securities, Jump, TGS, RenTech; there are a decent amount of C++ devs making 7-figures. In many cases, it may depend on how profitable their desk is. 2. At most other firms (mine included), only very senior devs are making 7-figures. These are people managing or overseeing many teams. This BS that HFT C++ devs make craptons of money has been spread by tech bros and college kids, who have never worked in HFT.