Thinking about making a career change? You might want to look into the tech industry.

Techies are living their best lives, according to Glassdoor’s annual 50 best jobs in America report for 2020. Of the 50 jobs, tech-related gigs appeared 20 times on the last including the top seven slots on the list.

Glassdoor determined its rankings by using metrics from its own website via a job score, which calculated three key factors: earning potential, overall job satisfaction and the number of current job openings.

If you’re thinking about making a pivot in your career, we’ve covered the 15 fastest-growing jobs that will dominate this year, which also included various tech jobs such as robotics engineers, data scientists, full-stack engineers, and many others.

Here are the top 10 via Glassdoor and the best jobs that Ladders has to offer in those fields:

1. Front End Engineer

Median base salary: $105,240

Job satisfaction: 3.9/5

Example of a front engineer role on Ladders: Front End Web Designer at Booz Allen Hamilton.

You Have:

-5+ years of experience with web development, developing portals using Joomla and SharePoint, architecture, implementation, configuration, management, and support

-Experience in working with HTML5, CSS, responsive design, and JavaScript libraries, including jQuery and Bootstrap

-Experience in working with Adobe CC, including Dreamweaver, Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop

-Experience with wireframing, rapid prototyping, interface design, and front-end development

-Knowledge of developing out-of-the-box (OOTB) and custom solutions for SharePoint

-Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

-Active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

-BA or BS degree

Nice If You Have:

-Experience with TypeScript, ECMAScript, or Sass

-Experience with developing on closed networks

-Experience with the client’s mission

-Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills

2. Java Developer

Median base salary: $83,589

Job satisfaction: 3.9/5

Example of a java developer role on Ladders: Marketing Reporting Programmer at Interactive Brokers.

You will:

• Create custom reports for management in Excel and on our corporate web application
• Create and maintain database schemas for reporting and analytics
• Analyze data to find actionable metrics
• Research and implement reporting and analytical solutions

Qualification

Requirements:

• BS in Information Technology or Computer Science
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Data Warehousing
• 3+ years of experience with Perl (preferred), Python or core Java

Pluses​:

• Experience with Excel APIs (Java, Perl or Python)
• Experience with Linux
• Experience with Java web development
• Experience with Data or Graph models

3. Data Scientist

Median base salary: $107,801

Job satisfaction: 4.0/5

Example of a data scientist role on Ladders: Data Scientist in Insights & Modeling at PlayStation.

Responsibilities:

• Work cross-functionally to define problem statements, collect data, and apply statistics to complex business problems
• Develop custom data models and algorithms; be a self-starter with a passion for developing the best possible solution to the problem
• Optimize statistical models and algorithms to identify insights that are used to drive strategic decision-making across the organization
• Use quantitative analysis and the presentation of data to see beyond the numbers and understand what drives our business
• Wrangle constantly changing, large, and complex data on users and various forms of content using scripting and statistical tools such as SQL or Python
• Routinely communicate with stakeholders and leadership on modeling projects; present in a cohesive, logical, and fluent way from the original business question to data-driven strategy recommendation 
• Liaise with business teams within GSS to identify and evaluate opportunity areas for advanced analytics initiatives
• Collaborate with other Data Scientists and analytics teams in the wider organization to drive business

Qualifications: 

• 5+ years’ experience in a commercially focused analytical role, preferably in the digital retail and/or digital entertainment industry
• Solid theoretical and practical understanding of Statistics (e.g. hypothesis testing, experimentation, regressions)
• Ability to take ambiguous problems and solve them in a structured, hypothesis-drive, data-supported way
• Proven track record of using data to drive business decisions with strong analytical skills including the ability to structure problems for analysis, analyze the data, and provide actionable recommendations
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas and present complex analysis to non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across different functions
• Ability to self-manage and balance multiple projects and priorities
• Ability to initiate and drive projects to completion with minimal guidance
• Fluency in SQL and at least one statistical language: Python, R
• Experience with analytical and visualization tools: Tableau, MicroStrategy, Qlik, Looker, databox
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical or mathematical field
• As the role is global, international travel will be required as well as a flexible approach to working hours to support global business operations.

4. Product Manager

Median base salary: $117,713

Job satisfaction: 3.8/5

Example of a project manager role on Ladders: Senior Market Researcher at The Center for Generational Kinetics.

5. DevOps Engineer

Median base salary: $107,310

Job satisfaction: 3.9/5

Example of a DevOps engineer role on Ladders: Technical Product Marketing Manager at SaltStack.

Experience requirements:

• Strong knowledge of and experience with Salt, or other open source technologies preferably related to IT automation or security.
• Experience working with Linux, Windows, or Python.
• 2+ years experience working in an IT operations, security, or related role (systems admin, SRE, security analyst, DevOps engineer, etc.). 
• 3+ years of software industry experience, preferably within an area of infrastructure software like operating systems, cloud, system management, or security.
• Understanding of the common technical jargon for IT infrastructure, cloud, DevOps, networking, and cybersecurity disciplines.

• Record of success in a fast-paced technical environment or startup.
• Ability to translate advanced technical features into customer benefits and to develop proof points and value propositions for SaltStack offerings. Create high-value assets to communicate and promote SaltStack solutions both internally and externally.
• Experience with content creation and an ability to create messaging and positioning based on conversations with technical stakeholders.
• Solid written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks at once in a startup environment.
• Critical thinking skills with a proven ability to develop creative solutions.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%, especially if remote-based.
• Ability to leverage social media platforms to monitor and engage with SaltStack-relevant online communities.

The following are considered a plus:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, marketing or a related area.
• Advanced SaltStack, Python, or command line skills.
• Pragmatic Marketing experience.
• Experience with product management or campaign management.

6. Data Engineer

Median base salary: $102,472

Job satisfaction: 3.9/5

Example of a data engineer role on Ladders: Senior Product Manager at Nielsen.

7. Software Engineer

Median base salary: $105,563

Job satisfaction: 3.6/5

Example of a software engineer role on Ladders: 3D Graphics/Visualization Software Engineer at Leidos.

8. Speech-Language Pathologist

Median base salary: $71,867

Job satisfaction: 3.8/5u

Example of a speech-language pathologist role on Ladders: Senior Speech Writer at Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.

9. Strategy Manager

Median base salary: $133,067

Job satisfaction: 4.3/5

Example of a strategy manager role on Ladders: Product Strategy Manager at McKesson.

10. Business Development Manager

Median base salary: $78,480

Job satisfaction: 4.0/5

Example of a business development manager role on Ladders: Business Development Manager at Heartland Home Health Care and Hospice.