High frequency trading -> PE?

Hi, I would love thoughts on how someone like me should plan my career around toward a job at a PE firm.

I'm a recent graduate from a top engineering school with good GPA. I have software development/product experience with a big tech firm(Google/Facebook/Apple), a high profile startup(funded by top VCs and decently known) etc. I have leadership experience on campus.

I'm taking a job offer from a top high frequency trading firm. I will be building the infrastructure as well as some trading algorithms for them.

I would love to know what would I need to do if I want to have a shot at PE. I've been thinking, I could transition into running a FinTech Startup ->MBA->PE or work a couple years in high frequency trading -> MBA -> PE. Is there any chance I can transition straight into PE?

I know this path is very uncommon but I wonder if anyone can shed some light on how I should go about going forward with my career.

Thanks so much!

 

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