In my small sample size (established, profitable companies) yes. Startups need young workers that will grind out lots of hours and pivot at the drip of a hat b

In my small sample size (established, profitable companies) yes. Startups need young workers that will grind out lots of hours and pivot at the drip of a hat because the problem space is so large; there is no clear ‘right path’ forward. But established companies with clear product lines etc. need people to keep the machine going. And there is a lot of skill in the over 50 crowd. The best programmers I know are in their early 50s.