Fun fact #1: one of the biggest tech companies in the world hires software engineers even if they don’t have a computer science degree.
From Google’s “How We Hire” page:
Do I need a computer science degree to be a Google software engineer?
No, a CS degree isn’t required for our software engineering or product manager roles.
(Here’s a list of other big companies that don’t require a degree for top positions.)
Fun fact #2: remote software engineers earn $63k to $134k per year 🤑
Fun fact #3: Google has started rolling out their “Career Certificate” training programs:
Learn job-ready skills to start or advance your career in high-demand fields. These certificates developed by Google connect you to top national employers who are hiring for related roles.
IT Support Specialist is the only one available for now. Takes about six months. There’s a one-week free trial, then it costs $49 per month. Median salary from an IT Support job is around $55k.