> Is it unrealistic for someone without a CS degree to get an entry-level C++ developer job without prior professional experience?
If you have no degree, and can not otherwise demonstrate competency in C++ in particular (github projects, etc? C experience could do too), then I think yes. C++ requires stronger programming skills than most other languages.
If you have no degree, and can not otherwise demonstrate competency in C++ in particular (github projects, etc? C experience could do too), then I think yes. C++ requires stronger programming skills than most other languages.