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I'll be honest I think even in US getting a good chip engineering job is tough. I've a firmware engineering background so I straddle between hardware and softwa

by pkaye 9y ago

I'll be honest I think even in US getting a good chip engineering job is tough. I've a firmware engineering background so I straddle between hardware and software. I see lots of EE students come into the workforce and realize the software is where the action is and struggle to switch over. As a hiring manager, I feel for them and try to help their transition but many are not prepared in their coursework even for firmware. Even some chip designers I worked with were asking me how to transition over. A few were taking courses on the side. Even I switched over the general software side though I try to keep my foot in the door should it even improve.

godelmachine 9y ago
When I do apply for MS in US, I'm planning for AI/ Machine Learning. Yesterday, I was reading https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16196421 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16196421 This also looks promising. Combines stocks & software engineering. C++ mastery is required and also knowledge of Computer Architecture. Another field I've shortlisted is Management in Information Systems, since I'm in Enterprise Automation (BMC Software) Would you kindly bring to my attention any more promising fields that you know of? Thanks.
- pkaye 9y ago
  It is hard to predict where things will be 2-5 years down the line even for AI/machine learning (which I personally don't know a lot about.) What if AI becomes more automated in a few years so less people are needed? But atleast for now it seems like a good place to start. My general thoughts are get into a top tier university as that gives you a head start to find a promising company to join. Pick a field that really interests you yet balance with market demands. Focus on the broad computer engineering skills that will be applicable in many industries. Work hard to make a name for yourself at your first job. At some point it will build up a network of people who can transition you into other industries as you change jobs. Eventually you will hit the leading edge of some hot technology and can make your success.
  - godelmachine 9y ago
    This is a very good idea that you told me. Thanks for this :)

by pkaye 9y ago

godelmachine 9y ago

When I do apply for MS in US, I'm planning for AI/ Machine Learning. Yesterday, I was reading https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16196421 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16196421 This also looks promising. Combines stocks & software engineering. C++ mastery is required and also knowledge of Computer Architecture. Another field I've shortlisted is Management in Information Systems, since I'm in Enterprise Automation (BMC Software) Would you kindly bring to my attention any more promising fields that you know of? Thanks.

pkaye 9y ago
It is hard to predict where things will be 2-5 years down the line even for AI/machine learning (which I personally don't know a lot about.) What if AI becomes more automated in a few years so less people are needed? But atleast for now it seems like a good place to start. My general thoughts are get into a top tier university as that gives you a head start to find a promising company to join. Pick a field that really interests you yet balance with market demands. Focus on the broad computer engineering skills that will be applicable in many industries. Work hard to make a name for yourself at your first job. At some point it will build up a network of people who can transition you into other industries as you change jobs. Eventually you will hit the leading edge of some hot technology and can make your success.
- godelmachine 9y ago
  This is a very good idea that you told me. Thanks for this :)