// Hacker Noon · 12 March 2026

The Front Door Problem: Breaking Into Big Tech Without a "Top-Tier" Degree

Getting into Big Tech without a prestigious degree isn't about working harder—it's about working visibly. After struggling with the "no experience" paradox, I realized that merit doesn't open doors; people do. By pivoting from front-end to scripting, leveraging "low-prestige" roles for momentum, and...

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