I'm in the same position as you, although early thirties. Have always been interested in the brain since a kid, have thought about pivoting my career to the bra

I'm in the same position as you, although early thirties. Have always been interested in the brain since a kid, have thought about pivoting my career to the brain sciences a few times. It's not easy to go back into academia (which is pretty much required to become qualified and relevant in this field) and I've got a wife and kids now so I'm addicted to the income potential of a software developer career, sadly neuro isn't in the same ballpark (yet?). I'd say the next step is go back to school and do software on the side (if you have time)