Computer Engineer: Jobs, Branches & Careers

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The discussion centers on the career prospects and branches available to computer engineering graduates. Participants highlight that a computer engineering degree encompasses aspects of electrical and systems engineering, with a typical program duration of five years. Graduates often transition into roles such as project managers or R&D engineers, with a focus on continuous learning in specialized areas like cryptography. The conversation emphasizes the importance of choosing electives and interests towards the end of the bachelor's program.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of computer engineering fundamentals
  • Familiarity with electrical engineering concepts
  • Knowledge of software engineering basics, particularly in C programming
  • Awareness of project management principles in engineering contexts
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  • Research career paths in R&D engineering
  • Explore advanced topics in cryptography
  • Investigate project management certifications relevant to engineering
  • Learn about hardware design and development processes
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Computer engineering students, aspiring engineers, and professionals considering a career shift into engineering fields will benefit from this discussion.

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Is anyone here one? What kind of jobs can you get with this? Are there any branches to this. Like say after I finish my 4 years, can I branch off into a certain field?
 
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Like say after I finish my 4 years,

Well I'm a 4th year student hehe. Not too far off from graduation and with some work experience under my belt in the form of a couple of coops. Sadly though, 4 years... way to be impossibly optimistic. It's usually a 5 year program following curriculum.

The thing with engineering is that its very robust. Think of it this way, you get a computer engineering degree but the big broad picture is all basically electrical engineering or system engineering. However you look at it. The finer details, like taking operating systems instead of antenna design are just that. The details. In the real world you will probably have a lot of learning from scratch to do anyways if you choose to go into R&D. Engineers also become project managers a lot of the time. I was involved in that on my first coop. Quite different from my 2nd R&D one. Even the pay was better :P

Usually though you can take an interrest in anything once you get near the end of your Bach. The bach is pretty general and doesn't offer many electives.

Any advice i can give being engineering specific is "good choice" and "cover your bases". Also, if you like your sleep and being surrounded by girls wrong degree :( Anything else is really general to any sort of science degree.
 
Cryptograhpy is one hot thing going on right now where lots of money can be made.

Are you interested in studying software engineering or more on the hardware side of things?
 
Think of it this way, you get a computer engineering degree but the big broad picture is all basically electrical engineering or system engineering.
In my first year of CE, I found myself doing courses in circuits and logic systems. I'm still yet to take a course that's computer oriented. Is CE like EE and computer science put together? Look at me, just started my second year and don't even know what CE actually is...lol.

Usually though you can take an interrest in anything once you get near the end of your Bach
What are some of these interests?


Are you interested in studying software engineering or more on the hardware side of things?
I'm not really a software guy. I know a little C. For me, hardware is the way I want to go.
 

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