I just saw few threads popping up where folks where claiming to make 200k or more in total comp. Also, given how expensive housing market, education, and day-to-day life has become; $300k is not that big amount.
I noticed that while answering such question is people often answer to get a job at big four, become expert in XYZ and then do consulting or join a start-up. I understand big four pay really well ( may be except Amazon, lol). However, even at big four companies there are tons of employees beside core SDE titles who are making $300k or more.
I have 10+ years of experience in software, but I no longer enjoy writing code, debugging logs, and spending hours and hours to do small things.
I want to make $300k or more and at the same time set up myself for growth in the org. Would doing a MBA and joining another company at director or above level help?
What are hacks and sure fire ways to make such large compensation?
If you don't enjoy development any more, explore sales engineering, or engineering management.
And if you want to make 300k+, interview at Google / FB / Amazon / Apple.