Tech Jobber Podcast

The 2027 SAP deadline is creating one of the biggest talent shortages in enterprise tech — and most people have no idea it's coming. Fortune 500 companies MUST migrate from ECC to S/4HANA, and there aren't enough SAP consultants to handle it. That's your window.    In this episode of the Tech Jobber Podcast, we break down how SAP Project Managers are billing $110/hour on 2-year contracts — nearly...

Cloud security pays $200K — but only if you pick the right path. Azure or AWS? Certs or experience? In this episode, ‪ Caleb Oniwinde of the @techcertifiedpodcast breaks down the exact career moves that took him into cloud security and built the Cloud Security Academy — so you can skip the guesswork. (Youtube Link in the Comments) What we cover: ☁️ How Caleb broke into cloud security (and what mos...

AI is changing everything in Healthcare IT — and if you're in product, BA, or clinical informatics, you need to hear this directly from someone inside the industry.   I sat down with Qing Xia, Director of Product at ModMed (Modernizing Medicine), to break down exactly which healthcare IT jobs are at risk, which roles AI can't replace, and what the career path from BA → Product Manager → Director a...

Most people have never heard of Splunk — but top engineers in this field are clearing $250K+ total comp. Here's the full career roadmap nobody's teaching.   I've placed Splunk professionals for years — including one person who went on to become one of the top Splunk experts in the world. In this video, I break down exactly how the Splunk career ladder works, what it actually pays, and how to go fr...

Think supply chain jobs don't pay? Think again. 💰   In this video, I break down the full Warehouse Management System (WMS) career ladder — from Associate Consultant at $72K all the way to Independent Consultant clearing $280K+ per year. And no, you don't need to be an executive to get there.   What you'll learn: ✅ What Warehouse Management Systems actually are (and why every Amazon & Walmart-sca...

Tech executives are brilliant at building products — but most are invisible outside the office, and it's costing them funding, talent, and market share. In this episode, I sit down with Shayna Davis, founder of the Executive Signals Group and a 21-year veteran in executive communication, to break down why executive presence isn't just a soft skill — it's a business growth strategy.   💡 What you'l...

What would the cast of Silicon Valley actually earn in 2026? Richard Hendricks built a world-class compression algorithm — and took home less than Big Head, who coasted through big tech without breaking a sweat. In this breakdown, we run the real numbers on both career paths: startup founder vs. Big Tech engineer, and what the gap between them looks like today.   💰 Richard (Technical Founder): $1...

Most engineers are optimizing for the wrong skills.    In this episode, I sat down with Thanagai Velour — VP of Engineering at Expedia — to talk about what's actually getting engineers hired (and promoted) right now. We break down the rise of platform engineering, why FinOps is shifting from an accounting function to a core engineering discipline, and how AI is changing what it means to be a softw...

$250K+ in tech — no coding required. Here's the ERP career path nobody's showing you. In this video, I break down the Big 3 ERP platforms — SAP, Workday, and Oracle NetSuite — and the high-paying non-coding roles hiding inside each one. Follow the career ladder from NetSuite Administrator to Project Manager to ERP Consultant and watch the salary jump at every level.   💰 Salary Breakdown: NetSuite...

He went from bootcamp grad to Senior Software Engineer at Tesla — and he's placed 500+ people in tech jobs using the EXACT same playbook. Cyrus Yari breaks down every hack, script, and shortcut   🔥 In this episode, Cyrus reveals: ✅ The #1 resume hack that DOUBLED his interview callbacks overnight ✅ The exact 3-step LinkedIn outreach script that gets responses from hiring managers ✅ Why hiring...

Amazon laid off 30,000 people. Google. Meta. Microsoft. Meanwhile — one industry has an OCEAN of jobs that nobody from Big Tech is even applying for. And the skills to get hired? You already have them.   In this episode, I sit down with Michael Flores, Digital Transformation Executive at OpSite Energy, to expose the hidden tech job market inside Operational Technology (OT) — where SCADA engineers...

Love is Blind star Cameron Hamilton went from firefighter to $2M AI empire founder — and nobody was paying attention to the career behind the love story. His story is the opposite of our recent episode on Singles Inferno Star Samuel Lee's journey to become a Quant Trader. In this breakdown, I map every stage of Cameron's path: 💰 Firefighter & EMT → $35K–$50K 🎓 Double Master's (Biomedical + AI) →...

AI is replacing jobs faster than ever — but these 7 tech careers are virtually untouchable AND still pay $150K+. I break down exactly why AI can't automate these roles and how you can start positioning yourself NOW.   Whether you're in a tech career transition or just want to future-proof your income, these AI-proof jobs offer real security in 2026 and beyond.   🔗 RESOURCES & TOOLS FOR EACH ROLE:...

What does it actually take to go from $50K to $120K in ONE year in tech?   Cybersecurity. And not the generic "get a cert" path — the REAL roles nobody on LinkedIn is talking about.   Kenneth Ellington, founder of Ellington Cyber Academy, breaks down the exact cybersecurity career paths driving $120K–$200K salaries right now — and why most people are sleeping on them.   In this episode: 🔐 The top...

🔐 Are cybersecurity jobs actually disappearing — or is the bar just getting impossibly high?   In this episode, Chris sits down with Cassandra Mack, CISO at Tensorwave, for one of the most brutally honest conversations about the cybersecurity job market you'll hear right now. From the collapse of junior roles to AI automating away GRC workflows, this is the cybersecurity career roadmap reality ch...

Mr. Robot is arguably the most accurate hacking show ever made—but how accurate are the careers? In this video, I break down the real-world job titles, compensation packages, and career paths for 5 major characters: Elliot Alderson, Tyrell Wellick, Gideon Goddard, Angela Moss, and Darlene. We’re moving past the drama to look at the numbers: Base salary, equity, bonuses, and what it actually takes...

Mainframe is “dead” right?   Cool story. I brought receipts.   In this episode of the Tech Jobber Podcast, I walk through a real mainframe developer role I’m recruiting for right now: – 💵 $102/hour (yes, really)  – 🌎 Remote  – 🧓 “Legacy” tech everyone told you to avoid   If you’ve been told to only chase software engineer or FAANG roles, you’re probably sleeping on one of the biggest hidden opp...

What do CIOs really look for when they’re hiring — and which tech roles in enterprise retail are secretly paying the most? 💰    In this Tech Jobber Podcast episode, Ken Widener (CIO at Do it Best) pulls back the curtain on CIO hiring decisions, high‑paying enterprise IT roles, and the hidden‑gem jobs in retail tech that can quietly pay FAANG‑level compensation over time.   If you’re a Software En...

Software engineering is dead. At least that’s what YouTube, Twitter, and every AI doomer headline wants you to believe.    In this episode of the Tech Jobber Podcast, I sit down with Staff Software Engineer RJ Robinson to break down what’s actually happening inside engineering teams as AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and coding agents become mainstream. Is AI replacing software engineers?   Are jun...

What does it actually pay to work on GTA 6? In this video, we break down real Rockstar Games developer salaries, total compensation, and career tradeoffs so you can compare a “dream job” on GTA 6 vs a traditional big tech 9 to 5. If you’ve ever Googled GTA 6 developer salary, Rockstar Games pay, or wondered if game dev is worth the crunch, this is for you.   We’ll look at what Rockstar pays softwa...

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WORK WITH US / JOIN THE COMMUNITY  Broadus runs Level Up In Tech, and I’m also part of the community helping with career coaching. If you’re serious about breaking into cloud and want structured guidance, check out Level Up In Tech.   https://www.skool.com/luit-academy/about?ref=674cbede79de482fa76b88623c0cf89e   Cloud careers are still some of the highest-paying and most flexible paths in tech —...

What does it actually take to get hired in FinTech in 2026?   In this episode of the Tech Jobber Podcast, I sit down with Chris Neudecker, Senior Director of AI Engineering at BHG Financial, to break down what’s really happening inside fintech hiring. We cover the hottest skills in fintech right now — including AI engineering, data analytics, data engineering, cybersecurity, and the growing overla...

Breaking into tech in 2026 isn’t about guessing the right certification — it’s about building the right career roadmap.   In this episode of the Tech Jobber Podcast, I sit down with Vinod Akunuri, founder of Jumpstart to Tech, to break down how people are actually transitioning into high-paying tech careers. We cover the most in-demand tech career paths in 2026, why career switchers often outperfo...

So I was watching Single’s Inferno with my fiancée when this guy Samuel walked in and casually dropped that he's a quant trader on Wall Street. The other contestants had NO idea what that meant... but I immediately knew this guy probably makes more than everyone else on the show COMBINED.   I had to pause the show and look him up on LinkedIn. What I found was absolutely insane.   In this video, I...