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$100k+ Tech Jobs Without a Degree
440 verified six-figure jobs at companies that hire based on skills, not diplomas. Software engineering, DevOps, sales, and data roles paying $100k–$300k+.
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Best $100k+ roles for non-degree holders
Software Engineer
Portfolio + skills matter more than degrees
DevOps / SRE
Certifications (AWS, GCP) often replace degrees
Data Engineer
Strong SQL/Python skills open doors without a degree
Full-Stack Engineer
Open source contributions & side projects count
Sales (SDR/AE)
Track record beats formal education in sales
Product Manager
Product sense + domain expertise matters most
Customer Success
Communication skills + domain knowledge lead to $100k+
Account Executive
Performance-based; top AEs earn $150k–$300k+ without degrees
Live $100k+ jobs — 440 openings
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SpaceX
Sr. Software Engineer (Components)
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SpaceX
Software Engineer (Starfall)
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SpaceX
Full Stack Engineer (Application Software)
C$145k - C$195k
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SpaceX
Full Stack Engineer (Application Software)
C$155k - C$185k
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SpaceX
Data Engineer (Starlink Go-To-Market)
C$145k - C$175k
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SpaceX
Data Engineer (Starlink)
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Samsara
Staff Software Engineer
$162k - $290k
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Samsara
Staff Software Engineer
C$155k - C$213k
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Samsara
Enterprise Account Executive
$350k+
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Stripe
Software Engineer
C$157k - C$235k
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Twilio
Software Engineer (L4)
$201k - $226k
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Postman
Staff Product Manager
$240k - $275k
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Twilio
Senior Software Engineer (L3)
$166k - $208k
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Postman
Account Executive
$200k - $300k
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Discord
Data Engineer
$180k - $200k
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Hightouch
Sales Development Representative (East)
$100k+
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Together AI
Strategic Account Executive
$300k - $370k
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Amplitude
Senior Software Engineer (Infrastructure )
C$183k - C$276k
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Celonis
Staff Software Engineer
$194k - $260k
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Celonis
Staff Software Engineer
$212k - $285k
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Carta
Staff Software Engineer
$300k+
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Defense Unicorns
Software Engineer (FedD105)
$123k - $167k
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Carta
Senior Enterprise Customer Success Manager
C$181k+
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Fastly
Senior Enterprise Account Executive (NYC)
$279k - $335k
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Fastly
Senior Data Engineer
C$155k - C$186k
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LaunchDarkly
Senior Enterprise Account Executive
$229k - $315k
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Lawnstarter
Senior Product Manager
$140k - $185k
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Gemini
Senior Data Engineer
$126k - $180k
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RF
Recorded Future
Principal Data Engineer
$152k - $229k
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Marqeta
Principal Software Engineer
$242k - $303k
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Apollo
Senior Software Engineer (Hybrid, San Francisco)
$195k - $358k
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Apollo
Principal Software Engineer (Hybrid, San Francisco)
$315k - $473k
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Customer Io
Senior Product Manager
$166k - $187k
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Bugcrowd
Staff Product Manager (AI & Data)
$145k - $182k
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Acquia
Enterprise Account Executive
$260k - $300k
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Acquia
Account Executive
$120k - $135k
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Sardine
Strategic Account Executive
$230k - $390k
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Mattermost
Senior Full Stack Engineer
$143k - $173k
Verified salary4 paths to $100k+ without a degree
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Coding bootcamp
Full-stack, web dev, or data science bootcamps. 3–6 months. Average bootcamp grad salary: $70k–$120k first job.
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Cloud certifications
AWS, Google Cloud, Azure certifications are valued as much as (or more than) CS degrees for DevOps and cloud roles.
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Self-taught + portfolio
Open source contributions, side projects, and a strong GitHub profile can land $100k+ roles at top tech companies.
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Sales career path
SDR → AE → Enterprise AE. Top enterprise AEs earn $200k–$400k+ total comp. No degree required — quota attainment is king.
Frequently asked questions
Can you really earn $100k+ in tech without a college degree?
Yes. Software engineering, DevOps, sales, and customer success roles routinely pay $100k–$200k+ and many companies (including top tech firms) have removed degree requirements. Google, Apple, IBM, and thousands of startups hire purely based on skills, portfolio, and experience.
Which six-figure tech jobs are most accessible without a degree?
Software engineering (bootcamp graduates hired regularly), DevOps/SRE (AWS/GCP certifications respected), sales/AE roles (quota attainment is the only metric), and customer success roles. Data engineering and product management are increasingly accessible too.
How do I compete against degree holders for $100k+ roles?
Build a strong portfolio on GitHub, contribute to open source projects, earn cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional), and accumulate verifiable results (shipped projects, quota performance, uptime numbers). These outweigh a degree at most companies.
Do all companies on Six Figure Jobs hire without degrees?
Not all — some enterprise companies still list degrees as preferred. However, many postings treat degrees as a soft preference, not a hard requirement. Apply even if the listing says "BS preferred." Tech hiring is skills-first.