You're applying to one company at a time, hoping for the best.
Meanwhile, the developers landing multiple six-figure offers are running coordinated campaigns.
They're not better developers.
They're better at creating competition for their skills.
The secret isn't being perfect for one role.
It's being valuable enough that multiple companies fight over you.
Time your interviews to cluster within 2-3 weeks.
Let each company know others are interested (without naming names).
The anxiety of losing great talent makes hiring managers move faster and offer more.
Its simple supply and demand.
Once a company feels like you are in demand, they become more attracted to you as a candidate.