Big pay, bigger influence: How Wall Street's war for AI talent is shaping new power dynamics

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A former Uber distinguished engineer says all engineers should be writing code regularly — no matter their rank

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Former Uber distinguished engineer Joakim Recht said engineers who don't code "lose touch with the system."

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Want to upskill in AI? This is what a former Nvidia engineer recommends

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A former Nvidia engineer said that computer science remains relevant if students recongize what their classes are really about.

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I left full-time traditional Chinese medicine for AI engineering. My base pay rose 30% — and breaking in wasn't difficult.

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Benjamin Leong
Benjamin Leong left full-time traditional Chinese medicine for AI and saw about a 30% jump in base pay.

Benjamin Leong

I'm 49 years old and was laid off from my six-figure sales job. I now make $52,000 in an entry-level role where I work alongside college grads.

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Damon Duncan, a 49-year-old former sales engineer, was laid off in 2023 and 2024 and has since taken an entry-level position with significantly less pay.

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OpenAI cofounder Greg Brockman says engineers need this one trait to succeed

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OpenAI's cofounder, Greg Brockman, says engineers need "technical humility" to succeed at the company.

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How Citadel preps young engineers to work at one of the world's biggest hedge funds in two weeks

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Newly hired Citadel engineer Justin Milushev collaborating with colleague Prudhvi Lokireddy.
Newly hired Citadel engineer Justin Milushev collaborating with colleague Prudhvi Lokireddy.

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Don't think all Nvidians are now rich, says one engineer

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Some Nvidia employees are considered to be millionaires.

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Here's how much engineering students make in the middle of their careers

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The mid-career median wages for 10 kinds of engineering majors were largely at or over $100,000.

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A couple who converted a $7,000 school bus into their dream home breaks down the cost of living a nomadic life

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The Scherrers in their Skoolie, Aurora.

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