Software Engineering at Goldman Isn't All That Bad

Software Engineering Analysts at Goldman Sachs in New York make 145k all in first year, and Associates are making 200k all in after 3 years. Doesn't seem like too bad of a gig. Anyone know how competitive it is? This pay is similar to traders at the junior levels. 

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