Algorithms interviews: theory vs. practice https://danluu.com/algorithms-interviews/ …
There are some areas in hardware where I think it would be possible (verification, architecture), but I think it would be pretty tough in most. Conversely, in software, I can't think of any areas where it seems like it would be difficult, although there might be some?
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I believe this also applies to other engineering fields v. programming (e.g., ChemE). To me, this is a core part of why it's puzzling that programmers are paid well. Responses to, e.g., https://jefftk.com/p/programmers-should-plan-for-lower-pay … say/imply that programming is particularly hard, but how can that be?
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Possibly relevant: investment banking has a history of taking smart (and/or well-connected) young people and paying them a lot. Those people often didn't seem to have any specific skills that constituted a barrier to entry. The hours do seem more unpleasant, though.
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