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Another thing the non-tech companies you mention will sometimes do is contract-to-hire. The hiring process for my current job at $BigBank was: Phone screen with recruiter. One hour interview with a couple developers. Follow up phone call with manager. That's it. Because CTH gives them months to evaluate actual skills in a real work environment before deciding whether to convert you or let you go.

It's a great arrangement for those of us who do really good work but tend to interview poorly. Probably not so popular with those who BS well in an interview but can't back it up...

The pay isn't FANG, but can be decent if your manager likes your work and you don't let HR lowball you.