Comment by annasaru

Software startups would be the place to try - they tend to be less conventional and might look purely at your skill and energy. You could also intern at a company and make an impression. Or volunteer your skills at hackathons and get noticed. The further away you move from startups, I see them preferring a degree, thats the way the market works, unfortunately. On the other hand, not all high-schoolers come out with the required maturity and skill to handle real projects - so being in that minority in your case puts the burden of proof on you.