Tech Jobber Podcast

Think supply chain jobs don't pay? Think again. 💰   In this video, I break down the full Warehouse Management System (WMS) career ladder — from Associate Consultant at $72K all the way to Independent Consultant clearing $280K+ per year. And no, you don't need to be an executive to get there.   What you'll learn: ✅ What Warehouse Management Systems actually are (and why every Amazon & Walmart-scale operation runs on them) ✅ The top WMS platforms to specialize in: Manhattan Associates, Blue Yonder, SAP EWM, Oracle WMS, and Körber ✅ 3 entry paths into WMS — even if you're starting from a warehouse floor ✅ The salary breakdown at every level: Associate → Consultant → Senior → Principal → Independent ✅ How to position yourself for $130–$200/hr contract rates as an independent WMS consultant ✅ Why AI + robotics integration is the next multiplier for WMS professionals   The WMS market is $6B+ and growing at 15% annually — demand for skilled professionals is massively outpacing supply. This is one of the most underrated career moves in supply chain management right now.   🎯 Career Paths Covered: Direct Consultant Track (vendor-side: Manhattan, Blue Yonder, Körber) Floor-to-Tech Path (warehouse ops → WMS admin → professional services) Systems Integrator Route (Deloitte, Accenture, Capgemini supply chain practices)   🔔 Subscribe for weekly tech career breakdowns, salary data, and strategies that actually work.   📌 Chapters: 00:00 – What is a Warehouse Management System? 02:00 – The WMS Market Opportunity 04:00 – Top WMS Vendors to Know 07:00 – The WMS Career Ladder + Salaries 12:00 – 3 Entry Paths Into WMS 17:00 – How to Position Yourself for $280K+ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tech executives are brilliant at building products — but most are invisible outside the office, and it's costing them funding, talent, and market share. In this episode, I sit down with Shayna Davis, founder of the Executive Signals Group and a 21-year veteran in executive communication, to break down why executive presence isn't just a soft skill — it's a business growth strategy.   💡 What you'll learn: - Why tech leaders have a communication competency gap that kills deals - The difference between executive presence and executive influence (and why it matters for your career) - Shayna's 3-part framework: Leadership Identity → Leadership Branding → Leadership Messaging - The one LinkedIn section you're completely wasting right now - Why investors say: "I'm betting on the person, not the product" - The Mike Tyson communication trap — and why most tech leaders fall right into it   🚨 Shayna's most important lesson: "Visibility without credibility is expensive."   Whether you're a CTO, VP of Engineering, or a founder preparing to raise your next round — this episode is your playbook for building trust before you need it.    🔔 Subscribe for weekly tech career strategy:[📷/@techjobberpod] 📲 Connect with Shayna Davis: [📷/shaynarattler] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What would the cast of Silicon Valley actually earn in 2026? Richard Hendricks built a world-class compression algorithm — and took home less than Big Head, who coasted through big tech without breaking a sweat. In this breakdown, we run the real numbers on both career paths: startup founder vs. Big Tech engineer, and what the gap between them looks like today.   💰 Richard (Technical Founder): $180K–$220K base + equity lottery ticket worth tens of millions — if the company hits.   💰 Big Head (FAANG-Style Engineer): $250K–$400K+ total comp, zero existential dread, and compounding stock grants every year.   The show got it right: the smarter play isn't always the startup. Sometimes the guy who coasts in big tech quietly wins.   🎯 Whether you're deciding between a startup offer and a FAANG offer — or you just want to understand how tech comp really works — this one's for you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Most engineers are optimizing for the wrong skills.    In this episode, I sat down with Thanagai Velour — VP of Engineering at Expedia — to talk about what's actually getting engineers hired (and promoted) right now. We break down the rise of platform engineering, why FinOps is shifting from an accounting function to a core engineering discipline, and how AI is changing what it means to be a software engineer in 2025 and beyond. If you're a software engineer, DevOps engineer, or SRE looking to level up your career, this is the episode you can't skip.   What we cover:  📌 Why platform engineering is the highest-leverage role in tech right now  📌 What FinOps actually is — and why every engineer needs to understand it  📌 The "P-shaped engineer" framework and why companies are hiring for it  📌 How AI agents are replacing grunt work — and what that means for your career  📌 Red flags VPs see on resumes (and how to avoid them)  📌 The difference between outputs and outcomes — and why it determines your promotions  📌 Why "why" matters more than "how" in every technical interview    🔔 Subscribe for weekly tech career strategy, insider hiring insights, and interviews with executives who actually make the hiring decisions   Use "techjobberpod_20" for 20% off the FinOps site certs found here: https://www.finops.org/training-certi... for the  FinOps Certified Practitioner  FinOps Certified Engineer  FinOps Certified FOCUS Analyst  FinOps Certified: FinOps for AI For FinOpsX, the event in San Diego this summer, use code "TECHJOBBERPODX26", which can be redeemed here: https://x.finops.org/register/ . It gives $200 off the ticket price! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

$250K+ in tech — no coding required. Here's the ERP career path nobody's showing you. In this video, I break down the Big 3 ERP platforms — SAP, Workday, and Oracle NetSuite — and the high-paying non-coding roles hiding inside each one. Follow the career ladder from NetSuite Administrator to Project Manager to ERP Consultant and watch the salary jump at every level.   💰 Salary Breakdown: NetSuite Administrator: $80K–$120K ERP Project Manager: $110K–$160K ERP Consultant (Senior / Contractor): $180K–$250K+   I also break down the Partner Ecosystem — firms like Deloitte and Accenture — and why that's where the salary ceiling disappears. Whether you're in finance, HR, supply chain, or just looking to break into tech without a CS degree — ERP is recession-proof, in demand, and pays like a developer without writing a single line of code.   📌 What You'll Learn: The Big 3 ERP systems and who they serve The no-code career ladder: Admin → PM → Consultant Salary ranges by level for SAP, Workday & NetSuite How the Partner Ecosystem accelerates your income How to pick the right ERP track for your background   🔔 Subscribe for weekly tech career strategies, salary breakdowns, and insider hiring insights.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

He went from bootcamp grad to Senior Software Engineer at Tesla — and he's placed 500+ people in tech jobs using the EXACT same playbook. Cyrus Yari breaks down every hack, script, and shortcut   🔥 In this episode, Cyrus reveals: ✅ The #1 resume hack that DOUBLED his interview callbacks overnight ✅ The exact 3-step LinkedIn outreach script that gets responses from hiring managers ✅ Why hiring is JUST sales — and how to weaponize that ✅ How to get a job with NO degree and NO years of experience ✅ The "Fabricated Scarcity" trick that makes employers chase YOU ✅ Resume tips pros won't tell you: gaps, dates, grades — here's what to hide ✅ Why being a generalist is the most powerful career move in the AI era Whether you're actively job hunting or just want to understand how the game is really played, these job search tips will change how you apply forever.   ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro: Who Is Cyrus Yari? 02:30 – From Immigrant to Tesla Senior Engineer (The Untold Story) 08:50 – "Two Types of People in the Future" — Why Cyrus Went Technical 13:30 – Hiring Is Sales: The Core Philosophy 18:00 – LinkedIn Job Search Strategy: The 5-7 Person Outreach Method 24:00 – The "Fabricated Scarcity" Script That Gets You Hired 28:00 – Resume Hacks: What to Remove, What to Fake, What to Feature 36:00 – How to Mask Career Gaps & Ignore "Years of Experience" Requirements 40:40 – Why "Years of Experience" Is a Scam (The Tesla Proof) 44:40 – The Danger of Being a One-Company Man 50:00 – Generalist vs Specialist in the AI Era ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎙️ ABOUT CYRUS YARI Former Tesla Senior Software Engineer | Founder | VC | Tech Career Coach Cyrus has helped 500+ professionals land roles in tech using unconventional job search strategies rooted in sales psychology and resume optimization.   ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━  🚀 ABOUT TECH JOBBER PODCAST The go-to channel for tech career acceleration, job search strategies that actually land interviews, and insider advice from hiring managers, executives, and industry leaders in software engineering, AI, and tech sales. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly career advice, resume tips, and real talk on how to get a job in tech — fast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Amazon laid off 30,000 people. Google. Meta. Microsoft. Meanwhile — one industry has an OCEAN of jobs that nobody from Big Tech is even applying for. And the skills to get hired? You already have them.   In this episode, I sit down with Michael Flores, Digital Transformation Executive at OpSite Energy, to expose the hidden tech job market inside Operational Technology (OT) — where SCADA engineers earn 20%+ MORE than their software engineering counterparts, and a mid-level Ignition professional clears $150K without a FAANG resume.   Oh — and the FBI showed up to his office. We'll get to that   💥 WHAT WE COVER: → What OT, SCADA, PLC, and DCS actually are (plain English) → Why the FBI called the largest national security meeting since 9/11 → The exact salary gap: Software Engineer vs. SCADA Engineer → How to break in using FREE tools (Ignition University — no cost to start) → The full learning path: Python → PLC → Ignition → $150K → Which industries are hiring RIGHT NOW (Tesla, Toyota, oil & gas, airports) → Why this career is recession-proof (survived COVID, will survive anything) → The "mercenary to missionary" mindset shift that accelerates your career → How AI is reshaping OT roles — and creating NEW opportunities 💰 SALARY BREAKDOWN (from the episode): • Software Engineer (3-5 yrs): $105K–$120K • SCADA Engineer (same experience): 20%+ higher • Ignition Professional (mid-level): $150K+   🎓 YOUR FREE ENTRY POINT: Ignition by Inductive Automation — used by 80%+ of Fortune 100 companies. Download it free → learn it free → deploy it free. Link: https://inductiveautomation.com/ignition/trial   🎙️ ABOUT MICHAEL FLORES: 15+ years in digital transformation across energy, midstream, and manufacturing. VP of Technology & Digital Strategy at OpSite Energy. In a single week he's served clients at Tesla, Toyota, John Deere, and Cummins. Co-host of the Energy Tech Podcast.   🔗 Connect with Michael: [📷/mikeafloresenergy] 🎙️ Energy Tech Podcast: [📷/@opsiteenergy] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Love is Blind star Cameron Hamilton went from firefighter to $2M AI empire founder — and nobody was paying attention to the career behind the love story. His story is the opposite of our recent episode on Singles Inferno Star Samuel Lee's journey to become a Quant Trader. In this breakdown, I map every stage of Cameron's path: 💰 Firefighter & EMT → $35K–$50K 🎓 Double Master's (Biomedical + AI) → $60–100K investment 🔬 AI Scientist at Weill Cornell Medicine → $130K–$180K 📺 Love is Blind → attention converted into career assets 🚀 Alliance AI Founder → $2M+ net worth   If you're wondering how to become an AI consultant or pivot into tech from a completely different field — this is your roadmap.   I break down the exact 5-stage framework Cameron used (whether he knew it or not) so you can apply it to YOUR career   🔔 Subscribe for weekly tech career breakdowns 📩 Connect with me: [www.linkedin.com/in/christopherschwenk ~ www.instagram.com/chris_delosstaffing]   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – The Samuel Lee Comparison 1:00 – Stage 1: Firefighter ($35K–$50K) 2:30 – Stage 2: The Double Master's 4:30 – Stage 3: Weill Cornell Medicine ($130K–$180K) 6:30 – Stage 4: Love is Blind Effect   Get paid to learn AI with AI Trade Pilot - https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/2UJ6AW0lfugS50ol7pxY?am_id=techjobberpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AI is replacing jobs faster than ever — but these 7 tech careers are virtually untouchable AND still pay $150K+. I break down exactly why AI can't automate these roles and how you can start positioning yourself NOW.   Whether you're in a tech career transition or just want to future-proof your income, these AI-proof jobs offer real security in 2026 and beyond.   🔗 RESOURCES & TOOLS FOR EACH ROLE: ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 1. Cybersecurity / Security Engineer — [Linux Foundation Cyber Courses: Use Code "TECHJOBBERPOD" for 30% off - https://training.linuxfoundation.org/...]   Ellington Cyber Academy - https://www.skool.com/eca-cyber-range...https://www.skool.com/eca-cyber-range-4625/about?ref=674cbede79de482fa76b88623c0cf89e   2. Cloud / Platform / DevOps Engineer — [Linux Foundation Cloud and DevOps Courses Use Code "TECHJOBBERPOD" for 30% off https://training.linuxfoundation.org/...   Level Up in Tech Community - https://www.skool.com/luit-academy/ab...]   3. FinOps / Cloud Cost Optimization Engineer —   4. MLOps / AI Platform Engineer — [Linux Foundation Cyber Courses: Use Code "TECHJOBBERPOD" for 30% off - https://training.linuxfoundation.org/...]   5. Data Engineer / Analytics Engineer — [Data Engineer Academy - https://my.dataengineeracademy.com/lo...]   6. Solutions Architect / Sales Engineer — [https://www.skool.com/bigtechmoney/ab...]   7. Technical Product Manager (Platform / AI / Security) — [PMP Mastermind - https://www.skool.com/pmp-mastermind-...]   ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 00:00 — The AI job apocalypse is real... for MOST roles [02:31] — #1 Cybersecurity / Security Engineer [03:47] — #2 Cloud / Platform / DevOps Engineer [04:55] — #3 FinOps / Cloud Cost Optimization [06:08] — #4 MLOps / AI Platform Engineer [07:27] — #5 Data Engineer / Analytics Engineer [08:48] — #6 Solutions Architect / Sales Engineer [08:58] — #7 Technical Product Manager   🎯 IN THIS VIDEO YOU'LL LEARN: • 7 tech jobs AI can't replace — each paying $150K+ • Why these roles actually get MORE valuable as AI grows • The skills and certs that make you untouchable • How to pivot into these roles from your current position   📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly tech career strategies → https://www.youtube.com/@TechJobberPo...   🎙️ The Tech Jobber Podcast — Career acceleration, job search tactics, and insider insights from hiring managers & industry leaders. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does it actually take to go from $50K to $120K in ONE year in tech?   Cybersecurity. And not the generic "get a cert" path — the REAL roles nobody on LinkedIn is talking about.   Kenneth Ellington, founder of Ellington Cyber Academy, breaks down the exact cybersecurity career paths driving $120K–$200K salaries right now — and why most people are sleeping on them.   In this episode: 🔐 The top cybersecurity jobs hiring RIGHT NOW (IAM Engineer, GRC Engineer, Threat Hunter, AI Governance) 💰 Real student stories: waiter → Security Solutions Engineer, $50K → $120K in 12 months, Splunk engineer clearing $200K W-2 🤖 Why AI Governance is the cybersecurity career of the next 5 years 🏥 The industries with the most cyber demand (DOD, healthcare, construction) 🎓 How Ellington Cyber Academy trains people with zero experience and places them in roles — using Splunk, IAM, and more 📈 Why 90% of Fortune 100 companies use Splunk and what that means for YOUR salary ceilin   Whether you're trying to break into cybersecurity with no experience or level up your current tech career, this episode maps the exact path from entry-level to six figures — and beyond.   🔗 Ellington Cyber Academy: [https://www.skool.com/eca-cyber-range...]   🎯 The Tech Jobber Podcast helps tech professionals land interviews, negotiate offers, and accelerate their careers. New episodes weekly Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

🔐 Are cybersecurity jobs actually disappearing — or is the bar just getting impossibly high?   In this episode, Chris sits down with Cassandra Mack, CISO at Tensorwave, for one of the most brutally honest conversations about the cybersecurity job market you'll hear right now. From the collapse of junior roles to AI automating away GRC workflows, this is the cybersecurity career roadmap reality check most people never get. 💡 What We Cover: → Why junior cybersecurity jobs are disappearing (and what employers actually want) → How AI is reshaping the day-to-day of every security professional → Cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, Security+, CompTIA) — do they still matter? → Hands-on labs vs. theory-based degrees: what CISOs are really hiring for → How to write a resume that gets past HR (the CAR method: Challenge, Action, Result) → The future of GRC and why automation is killing junior-to-mid level roles → How to break into cybersecurity with no experience using TryHackMe & bootcamps → Career advice for women in tech and security → What keeps a CISO up at night in 2025 Whether you're a cybersecurity beginner trying to break in, a SOC analyst looking to level up, or considering a pivot into information security — this episode lays out the exact cybersecurity roadmap you need.   🔗 Connect with Cassandra Mack: [ 📷 / cassandramack-lasvegas  ] ─────────────────────────────   🎙️ The Tech Jobber Podcast drops new episodes weekly covering tech career strategies, job search tactics, and real talk from hiring managers and executives.   📌 Subscribe so you never miss an episode → [ 📷 / @techjobberpod  ] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mr. Robot is arguably the most accurate hacking show ever made—but how accurate are the careers? In this video, I break down the real-world job titles, compensation packages, and career paths for 5 major characters: Elliot Alderson, Tyrell Wellick, Gideon Goddard, Angela Moss, and Darlene. We’re moving past the drama to look at the numbers: Base salary, equity, bonuses, and what it actually takes to land these roles in today’s tech market.   From Principal Security Engineers to Global CTOs, I’m analyzing the specific skill stacks you need to reach these income levels. Whether you want to be a high-paid individual contributor like Elliot or a corporate power player like Tyrell, here is the roadmap (and the paycheck) for each path.   Timestamps: 0:00 - The Real Tech Careers of Mr. Robot 1:12 - Elliot Alderson: Principal Security Engineer (Salary & Skills) 3:45 - Tyrell Wellick: The Path from VP to CTO (Total Comp Revealed) 6:20 - Gideon Goddard: Enterprise VP vs. Niche Founder 8:50 - Angela Moss: The Non-Technical Power Player Route 11:15 - Darlene: Red Team Lead & Offensive Security Consultant 13:30 - Which Career Path Fits You Best?   🚀 Ready to accelerate your tech career?   To Access All My Resume/Linkedin/Interview Prep Templates:  https://techchris6.gumroad.com/l/xjxkbs   Subscribe for more insider career strategy:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyrxBCde2MK_IAe7lhrNGPQ Hiring in your Tech Department?  www.delosstaffing.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mainframe is “dead” right?   Cool story. I brought receipts.   In this episode of the Tech Jobber Podcast, I walk through a real mainframe developer role I’m recruiting for right now: – 💵 $102/hour (yes, really)  – 🌎 Remote  – 🧓 “Legacy” tech everyone told you to avoid   If you’ve been told to only chase software engineer or FAANG roles, you’re probably sleeping on one of the biggest hidden opportunities in tech: mainframe developer and cobol jobs.   Here’s what we cover: 0:00 – Why everyone says “mainframe is dead” 2:04 – The receipts: real job posting, real pay, real demand 5:17 – Why there’s a critical mainframe skills shortage 9:03 – Who is actually a good fit for mainframe work 12:45 – Step‑by‑step roadmap to get into mainframe in 12–18 months   If you’re: – Stuck in help desk / support and want a real raise – A bootcamp grad struggling to land interviews – A mid-career dev who’s tired of hype cycles   …this might be your fastest path to six figures.   🔔 Subscribe for more high-ROI tech career plays: Chris Schwenk | Tech Jobber Podcast 📌 To Access All My Resume/Linkedin/Interview Prep Templates: https://techchris6.gumroad.com/l/xjxkbs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What do CIOs really look for when they’re hiring — and which tech roles in enterprise retail are secretly paying the most? 💰    In this Tech Jobber Podcast episode, Ken Widener (CIO at Do it Best) pulls back the curtain on CIO hiring decisions, high‑paying enterprise IT roles, and the hidden‑gem jobs in retail tech that can quietly pay FAANG‑level compensation over time.   If you’re a Software Engineer, Architect, Data/Analytics pro, or IT Leader who wants to move into higher‑pay, higher‑impact roles (and eventually CIO/CTO track), this episode is your playbook.   What you’ll learn in this episode: • How CIOs actually review resumes (and the #1 mistake that gets candidates skipped) • The highest‑paying roles in enterprise retail IT — and why some beat FAANG on stability & upside • Hidden‑gem retail IT jobs (integration, mainframe modernization, ERP, supply chain) most engineers ignore • How to position your experience for Director, VP, and CIO‑track roles • Skills and project types that justify $200K+ total comp in enterprise tech • How Ken led IT through a massive retail acquisition without breaking the business • Why mainframe–to–Oracle Fusion ERP and AI/data work are career goldmines right now • How CIOs think about AI, automation, and the future of software engineering jobs   ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Introduction to Ken Widener and Do it Best Group  08:34 – Tech challenges in the retail space and the role of IT  15:34 – High‑paying and in‑demand tech roles in retail IT  23:08 – Implementing AI and working with data engineers  36:09 – Challenges and opportunities in the tech industry   🎯 WHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR  • Mid–Senior Software Engineers & Architects  • Data Engineers, Analytics & BI professionals  • IT Managers, Directors, and aspiring CIOs/CTOs  • Anyone targeting high‑impact, high‑pay roles in enterprise tech & retail IT   📌 To Access All My Resume/Linkedin/Interview Prep Templates: https://techchris6.gumroad.com/l/xjxkbs  📱 CONNECT WITH CHRIS (HOST)  LinkedIn:  / christopherschwenk    Twitter/X:   / techjobberpod      🤝 WORK WITH ME For all of your hiring needs, go to https://www.delostaffing.com   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Software engineering is dead. At least that’s what YouTube, Twitter, and every AI doomer headline wants you to believe.    In this episode of the Tech Jobber Podcast, I sit down with Staff Software Engineer RJ Robinson to break down what’s actually happening inside engineering teams as AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and coding agents become mainstream. Is AI replacing software engineers?   Are junior developers in trouble?   What is “vibe coding” — and is it a real threat to professional engineers?   And what skills will actually matter over the next 24 months?   RJ has over a decade of experience in software engineering and tech hiring, and he shares a real-world perspective on: The rise of coding agents and AI-assisted development   Why rebuilding something like monday.com with AI in an hour is pure hype   What entry-level engineers must learn now   Why fundamentals and systems design matter more than ever   AI security vulnerabilities (40%+ of AI-generated code has issues)   Claude vs ChatGPT vs other AI tools   How AI is changing engineering interviews   The coming surge in AI compliance, ethics, and regulatory roles   Why AI engineers will be needed in every industry   What technologies (Ruby, Python, TypeScript, React) still matter   The real future of AI + software engineering careers   We also discuss: Coding interviews in the age of AI   How senior engineers are using Claude and AI agents daily   The productivity explosion happening right now   Why cheap tokens and faster feedback loops will change development   Why early-career engineers risk losing core fundamentals   AI ethics, compliance, and SOC 2 demand   Whether small businesses will start hiring “AI engineers”   If you’re: A software engineer worried about job security   A bootcamp grad wondering what to focus on   A junior developer trying to stand out   A tech professional thinking about pivoting into AI   Or someone asking, “Is software engineering still worth it?”   This episode will give you clarity.   AI isn’t killing software engineering.   But it is changing it.   And the engineers who adapt will be more valuable than ever.   🔔 Subscribe for weekly deep dives into tech careers, software engineering, cloud, AI, cybersecurity, fintech, and high-paying roles in tech. 📺 Check out RJ’s AI Engineering Brief channel here: [‪@EngInTheLoop‬] 💼 Connect with RJ on LinkedIn: [ 📷 / robert-j-robinson  ] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does it actually pay to work on GTA 6? In this video, we break down real Rockstar Games developer salaries, total compensation, and career tradeoffs so you can compare a “dream job” on GTA 6 vs a traditional big tech 9 to 5. If you’ve ever Googled GTA 6 developer salary, Rockstar Games pay, or wondered if game dev is worth the crunch, this is for you.   We’ll look at what Rockstar pays software engineers, gameplay programmers, artists, and other GTA 6 dev roles, then stack that against FAANG / big tech companies like Google, Meta, Apple, Amazon and Microsoft. You’ll see how base salary, bonuses, and stock compare — and what you might be giving up for the chance to work on the most hyped game in the world.   📍 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – GTA 6 dev salaries: expectation vs reality 1:39 – How much does Rockstar Games actually pay? (real data) 4:02 – Game dev vs big tech: salary & total comp breakdown 6:25 – Crunch culture, hours, and burnout at game studios 8:47 – GTA 6 prestige vs boring but high-paying tech jobs 11:10 – Is working on GTA 6 worth it for your career? 13:05 – Final verdict & who should (and shouldn’t) chase game dev   🎮 IN THIS VIDEO YOU’LL LEARN • How much GTA 6 developers really make at Rockstar Games • How Rockstar developer salaries compare to Google, Meta, Apple, etc. • The truth about crunch culture, work–life balance and burnout in game dev • Whether a game developer career is good for long-term earnings and promotions • How to think about passion vs pay when choosing between game dev and other tech jobs   💼 WHO THIS IS FOR • Software engineers and developers curious about game industry pay • Students considering a game dev degree or bootcamp • Tech workers debating Rockstar / game studios vs big tech / fintech / boring enterprise • Anyone who loves GTA 6 and wonders what the people building it actually earn   📣 MORE TECH CAREER BREAKDOWNS  Subscribe for deep dives on tech salaries, “boring” high-paying jobs, and realistic career strategy:     / @techjobberpod   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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WORK WITH US / JOIN THE COMMUNITY Broadus runs Level Up In Tech, and I’m also part of the community helping with career coaching. If you’re serious about breaking into cloud and want structured guidance, check out Level Up In Tech. https://www.skool.com/luit-academy/about?ref=674cbede79de482fa76b88623c0cf89e Cloud careers are still some of the highest-paying and most flexible paths in tech — but most people don’t actually understand what a cloud engineer does day-to-day, what to learn first, or how to stand out in the 2026 job market. In this episode of the Tech Jobber Podcast, I’m joined by Broadus Palmer, founder of Level Up In Tech, who has helped thousands of people break into cloud and level up their careers. We break down cloud roles in plain English, share a real beginner roadmap, and talk about what matters most now: projects, business impact, and the ability to explain what you built — not just collecting certifications.  IN THIS INTERVIEW, WE COVER:✅ What a cloud engineer actually does (build, deploy, monitor, secure)✅ The best cloud learning path for beginners (step-by-step progression)✅ Linux fundamentals: why Linux is still the core skill for cloud careers✅ AWS vs Azure vs GCP: which cloud provider should you learn first?✅ Why big companies use multi-cloud (AWS + Azure + GCP)✅ Cloud Engineer vs Cloud Solutions Architect (key differences)✅ Cloud Data Engineer vs Data Engineer (what changes, what doesn’t)✅ Entry-level cloud jobs in 2026: what hiring managers want now✅ How to talk about projects using the SORT framework✅ The truth about cloud certifications (what’s worth it and what’s not)✅ Where cloud careers can lead: DevOps, SRE, Platform, Security, FinOps, Data If you’re trying to land your first cloud job (or you’re already in IT and want to move into cloud), this episode will help you stop guessing and start following a real roadmap.     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does it actually take to get hired in FinTech in 2026? In this episode of the Tech Jobber Podcast, I sit down with Chris Neudecker, Senior Director of AI Engineering at BHG Financial, to break down what’s really happening inside fintech hiring. We cover the hottest skills in fintech right now — including AI engineering, data analytics, data engineering, cybersecurity, and the growing overlap between data and security. If you’re trying to break into fintech, Chris explains why AI and data skills are becoming non-negotiable. Without clean, structured data, AI can’t function — and companies are aggressively hiring talent who understand both. We also talk about how developers and architects don’t need to be “AI experts,” but must know how to leverage AI tools to improve coding, workflows, and security practices. We dive deep into Salesforce careers as well — one of the most underrated and high-paying career paths in tech. Chris shares insight into:• Salesforce admin vs developer vs architect career paths • Why QA and data-focused Salesforce roles are growing • How to stand out when 2,000+ applicants apply for one role • Why culture fit and curiosity matter more than perfect resumes • How managers can help you grow from developer to architect  We also discuss FinTech vs FAANG careers — including compensation, RSUs, stress levels, work-life balance, and which path might be better depending on your goals. If you’re deciding between big tech and fintech, this segment is especially important. Whether you’re interested in AI careers, data security jobs, Salesforce roles, fintech engineering, product management in fintech, or understanding what hiring managers are really looking for in 2026, this episode gives you practical insight from someone actively leading teams in the space. If you’re serious about building a high-paying tech career, this conversation will give you clarity on where to focus next.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Breaking into tech in 2026 isn’t about guessing the right certification — it’s about building the right career roadmap. In this episode of the Tech Jobber Podcast, I sit down with Vinod Akunuri, founder of Jumpstart to Tech, to break down how people are actually transitioning into high-paying tech careers. We cover the most in-demand tech career paths in 2026, why career switchers often outperform entry-level grads, and how leveraging transferable skills can fast-track your career by years. We dive into the major tech pathways — including cybersecurity (GRC, SOC), cloud, data, technical sales, and project management — and explain how AI is reshaping these roles. Contrary to the fear headlines, AI isn’t replacing tech jobs; it’s amplifying them, creating new opportunities in areas like prompt engineering, AI-augmented cybersecurity, and technical project management. Vinod also shares real success stories of professionals transitioning from healthcare, sales, customer service, and other non-technical backgrounds into tech roles by building proof through labs, projects, and public documentation. We explore why technical project management offers some of the highest upside in tech, how the PMP certification can accelerate earnings, and why GovTech and security clearances can act as a “golden ticket” for certain careers. If you’re trying to break into tech, pivot careers, understand how AI impacts tech jobs, or figure out the smartest tech career path in 2026, this episode gives you a clear framework to stop guessing and start executing. To connect with Vinod or more information on Jumpstart to Tech: http://www.jumpstart2tech.com https://www.instagram.com/jumpstart2t... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.