Ask HN: How to get paid by profit you make?

So I figured out there are some jobs that pay really well if you are willing to work hard. Take a look at enterprise software sales people, it’s not uncommon to earn more than CEO of the company they’re working for if they sell enough.

I wonder if the same idea, to get paid accordingly to the profit you make for the company, is possible for SWE role. I’ve heard about quants (HFT) but really no other option seems possible. Have you ever heard about such career options?