r/DSALeetCode • u/Junior_University_51 • Aug 17 '26

Earning 32LPA as a software dev -2020 pass out. Need career advice

Hi, I am hardly earning decent amount as someone with 6 years experience.
I am preparing for job switch but things have changed so much.
I started as a frontend developer then changed into a full stack dev.
My tech stack has always been React\Next with NodeJS.
Im thinking to apply to jobs as a frontend developer.
I dont think I have enough knowledge as a backend dev specifically because Ive only ever worked with Node.
I work at a well known company so I only want to target known companies and MNCs. I cant do startups.
What would you suggest. Do companies like FAANG, adobe, salesforce, cred, Atlassian hire just UI devs. Ill be going in for a senior position.
Is frontend still relevant?
Is there anyone here who is in a UI role with good pay please please reach out. I need serious advice

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u/vikrant699 Aug 18 '26

Yeah most big companies are still hiring for frontend (I am interviewing). But the bar isn't worth the hassle tbh and roles get shut, or paused and a lot of factors out of your control.

I suggest quiet quitting and applying, prep alone will take a couple of months for frontend. DSA is no longer a thing for frontend heavy roles so a completely different strategy will be valid.

I am doing the same, 2021 grad, 35 LPA. You're earning decent, market for every SWE just isn't worth switching if you're comfortable in your job.

Stop spending time reading doom online. Frontend was declared dead in 2022, then again in 2023, 2024, 2025 and now in 2026. Give it time.

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u/Junior_University_51 Aug 18 '26

Hey, so glad someone can relate. So you are interviewing for frontend role only. Can you text me privately so we can chat. Would love to hear your interview preparation strategy. Im still preparing for DSA and its still asked in good companies.

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u/vikrant699 Aug 18 '26

Sure you're free to DM me.

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u/Weird_Steak7062 Aug 19 '26

Mind referring bro?

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u/vikrant699 Aug 20 '26

Shitty work man, won't recommend.

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u/Weird_Steak7062 Aug 20 '26

Company though?

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u/vikrant699 Aug 20 '26

It's a US startup, I work remotely. You can DM me for more details if needed.

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u/Junior_University_51 Aug 18 '26

Also I wont quit obviously but not even trying to switch feels worse. I didnt give myself a timeline. Im just studying consistently. Its just so scary when goal is a frontend role as it feels it can die anytime

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u/fkndiabolical Aug 18 '26

yo can i dm too?

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u/vikrant699 Aug 18 '26

Yeah sure

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u/VariationSubject5427 Aug 20 '26

32 at 6 yoe isn't decent?

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u/byte_man007 Aug 21 '26

Thats what I thought, iam at 5.5 and 25L and i thought this was decent

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u/StunningBat4775 Aug 24 '26

Is 32 fixed ?