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- 2004-2006: $40-45k. Writing C in an embedded context (barcode scanners). Local company.

- 2006-2011: $50k-70k. Writing C++ for device drivers and control panels. Japanese company, local subsidiary.

- 2011-2012: $80k. C# and SQL Server for an FBA/eBay selling tool, local company.

- 2012-2014: $130-145k. Working remotely for an SF company, writing C. Got some stock options which were worth 2 years of salary when the company was recently acquired.

- 2014-2016: $125-130k. VC-funded all-remote startup which didn't really go anywhere.

- 2016-present: $140k salary, yearly RSU grants worth about $50k at our current stock price. Public SF company.



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