I'd say 35 - 45 is the period when age starts to become a question. With some young startups on the lower and, and more regular (but relatively young) companies on the upper end.
By the time you're 50, it becomes even more apparent. Hell, by then you're not even safe outside the tech-world - I've worked with good people (in their 50's) who were some of the first to get cut when recession / busts hit, and have struggled to find anything comparable ever since.
Here's a question I've always had: does it help if you try looking young? (e.g., be thin, dress stilishly, keep your teeth, skin, and hair in great condition, etc.) These things help in Hollywood. Do they help in Silicon Valley?
If so, I wonder what is the ROI of expertly done plastic surgery.
I'd say 35 - 45 is the period when age starts to become a question. With some young startups on the lower and, and more regular (but relatively young) companies on the upper end.
By the time you're 50, it becomes even more apparent. Hell, by then you're not even safe outside the tech-world - I've worked with good people (in their 50's) who were some of the first to get cut when recession / busts hit, and have struggled to find anything comparable ever since.