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Ask HN: How to break into the embedded software engineering field?
My background is web development / backend stack. I've learned about data structures and C/C++ programming while also solving programming puzzles from ProjectEuler.net and leetcode.
A friend gave me an msp430 development kit (a micro-controller along with the board that helps programming it), and I slowly became interested in the field, I'm just not sure how I would approach changing careers or the kind of knowledge I should pursue to help me. So, I would appreciate any advice.
- iamflimflam1 3y agoJust be aware that embedded programming tends to be less well paid.
- acuozzo 3y agoThis depends on the industry. It's paid just as well as the others in defense, for instance.
- godelmachine 3y agoI would suggest building some projects for a few months and then start applying to relevant companies. Which country are you based in?
- ECE-wannabe 3y agothanks, I'm based in northern europe.