Why would a skilled developer fail to get a job offer from a Fortune 500 company?

According to the IT labor market, giant tech companies, including those listed in a FAANG abbreviation, will double the salary a medium-sized company offers their developers. For example, an experienced US-based developer who works in a small-to-medium company will get, on average, 160 to 200K US dollars per year. Meanwhile, someone with the same background,...