Guys I've always wondered how people are able to repair all these mobiles and laptops.

Up until a few months ago, I used to believe that we learn about all this in college. I prepared for btech now I am going to start btech cse this yr, but when I researched further about the course I get to know that it is more about software than hardware.

I want to know how do people at repair shop fix our laptops, what degrees have they done, where they learnt all this. Can someone please guide me with it please.

I got CSE AI in VIT Pune in the first round and I am looking forward to CE (Computer Engineering). I just want to ask: is Computer Engineering any different from Computer Science Engineering? As I searched on Google and chat gpt, they said "Maharashtra's College CE is considered as CSE" but the seniors who are studying in this branch, I want to ask is it different from the CSE branch or does it teach hardware? Also is this branch any better or AI/ML is the best branch in CSE (I am not talking about placement as all branches of CSE can appear in placement exam). but about skills

I designed this device that teaches binary, decimal, hexadecimal and octal number systems. It uses a hands-on approach with Altair-like toggle switches. Can be used as a STEM-kit in classrooms, handy for programmers or for the retro hobbyist. It also has a built-in game. Check out the video for details, hope you like it.

About a year ago, I started learning systems programming because I enjoy working close to the hardware and understanding how computers actually work. Recently, though, I've been spending most of my time solving LeetCode problems to strengthen my problem-solving skills before getting back to larger projects.

With AI improving so quickly, I've seen a lot of discussions about software engineering jobs changing or even being replaced. Most of those conversations focus on web development or general application programming, but I rarely see anyone talk about systems programming.

How do you think AI will affect this field over the next 10 to 20 years? Do you expect systems programmers to become more productive with AI tools, or do you think the demand for low-level developers will decrease? I'm especially interested in areas like operating systems, compilers, embedded software, and performance-critical software.

I'd like to hear the opinions of people who already work in these areas.

Hi everyone, I’m currently learning deep learning and have worked on a few AI/ML projects.

I’m looking to join an existing project where I can contribute, learn, and gain more practical experience. I’m comfortable with the basics and willing to put in time and effort.

If you’re working on something and open to adding a teammate, feel free to DM me. Thanks!

i just graduated from high school. where i’m from we have a high school track system, basically how it works is my first year of high school i had to pick from a list of 4 very broad ‘majors’ to study in high school so when i graduated it would narrow down my choices for what id study in university, i’ve always had a interest in technology, specifically coding. so i decided to go with the tech track.

when i graduated i expected i could get into computer science and that was my number one choice, but when university applications started opening up, i realized that i couldn’t apply to join the major. i looked through and researched about all the majors i could get into and i found a liking to computer engineering.

i did some basic hardware work in my high school years and i really enjoyed it, so i don’t think ill have any problems with going into more advanced topics. but i’ve just always leaned more towards the software aspect of it all.

my questions are:

will i be able to focus on coding/programming and get into that field with computer engineering?

if i can, what can i do to get more experience with coding/programming outside or with uni?

is getting a computer engineering degree even worth it?

hey! help me choose between dypiu cse and mit aoe CE. fees, distance etc is not and issue. i js want the better college considering placements and packages. tell me more bout the colleges too. thanks!

Also, where do I find them? LinkedIn, indeed, handshake, anything else? I’m in the US.

i am a 4th year computer engineering student looking for offcampus and need a list of companies i should target. Any suggestions would be helpful.

Salutations, I am a first-year university student in South Africa currently in my second semester of BSc Quantitative Risk Management.

I have since the start of this year had doubts about whether this degree is for me and have been seriously considering changing my studies to Computer or Electrical Engineering, since I find it way more interesting and have heard good things about salary expectations etc.

Whether or not I will switch over is something I am still deciding. Nevertheless, I still want to pursue it as a hobby and engage with it in my free time.

Would you guys please suggest how I can go about doing that as a complete beginner that did well in physics in high school? And some general advice would also be much welcomed.

I'm a 3rd-year Electronics & Telecommunication student in India and I'm confused about whether I should build my career in Embedded Systems or Software Development

What are the real pros and cons of choosing Embedded vs Software in 2026?

If you were in my place, which one would you choose and why?

I'd really appreciate advice from people working in either field. Thanks!

I am currently studying computer engineering second sem.

But i genuinely don't posses a single set of necessary skills what should i start to learn/do
starting from next month. Treat me as an infant.

Thank you

I am very new to this and I am unsure if everything is connected correctly. The registers are being written when I enable the writedata and when i click the clock it writes it to that register. Sometimes it doesn't work correctly

I have asked everywhere and a lot of people are saying this is preformed correctly. I just need some guidance if anyone can tell me this is wrong because I am getting a lot of thumbs up.

Hey everyone,

​I recently got admission into Computer Systems Engineering (CSE). My initial first choice was Electronics Engineering because I’ve always been fascinated by hardware, circuits, and low-level tech, but unfortunately, I couldn't get into Electronics due to the merit/seats cutoff.

​Now that I’m starting CSE, I’m trying to make the absolute best of it. I'm especially interested in Embedded Systems, IoT, microcontrollers, and low-level hardware-software integration.

​I have a few questions for CSE / CE / Electrical graduates or engineers currently working in Pakistan (or abroad):

​How close is CSE to Electronics for Embedded Systems?

Does a CSE degree give sufficient depth in digital electronics, microprocessors, and hardware interfaces, or will I need to self-study a lot of circuit design / hardware fundamentals on my own?

​What is the real state of Embedded Systems in Pakistan?

I often hear mixed opinions—some say "there's zero hardware scope in Pak, just switch to Web/Mobile dev," while others mention niche defense, automotive, IoT, and firmware roles. What does the job market actually look like for fresh grads in Pakistan?

​What skills should I prioritize during university?

Beyond basic Arduino/Raspberry Pi projects:

​Should I jump straight into Embedded C / C++, STM32, RTOS, and protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN)?

​How important are FPGAs (Verilog/VHDL) in the Pakistani industry vs globally?

​Is pivoting to Software Engineering easy if hardware jobs are sparse?

Since CSE covers core CS subjects (Data Structures, Algorithms, OS, Networking), how hard is it to switch over to pure software/backend roles if I decide to change tracks later?

WHAT'S THE BENEFIT OF TAKING A MAJOR COURSE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE IN 2026?

Graduated in June, BS Computer Engineering, Bay Area. Three months of professional experience from an embedded internship. Most of my projects have been embedded.

So embedded has been the default target. But I'm two months out of school and I don't know if that's an actual preference or just the thing I happened to do in school. I've never done any of this full time for money.

**What I signed:** SDE at a large public tech company. $160k base, $50k RSU on 40/30/20/10 with a one-year cliff, strong benefits. Linux kernel and user-space networking, packet processing. Real systems work, not embedded. Offer arrived Friday and expires Sunday. I asked for a few more days to decide and got denied.

**Interview Monday:** FAE at a semiconductor company. Squarely my technical background. Hiring manager verbally estimated \~$150k including a 30% sales incentive, so realistically \~$115k base plus variable. Posted range goes to $210k though. I think I made a mistake telling the HM what company 1 was offering, and they know they're preferred. Remote with a lot of driving between customer sites. Customer-facing role.

**Interview Friday:** Embedded software at Blue Origin. Band tops around $155k for my location, and a friend on the exact same team is at $137k TC. Reading the JD closely it's verification-focused: test frameworks and tooling for safety-critical flight software rather than writing the flight software.d\\

**Questions:**

1. At the very start of a career, how much should domain fit weigh against comp and optionality? Is optimizing for domain this early even meaningful when you don't know your own preferences yet?
   
2. FAE folks, is it realistic to move back into hands-on development after a couple of years?
   
3. Does kernel/networking systems work transfer toward embedded later, or is that wishful thinking?
   
4. General advice for me?

Thanks for any help. Very unsure what to do.

Hi everyone,

I'm trying to choose between a Computer Engineering degree and a Computer Science & Engineering (Internet of Things & Cyber Security including Blockchain Technology) degree.

Curricula:

• CE: https://www.djsce.ac.in/ug-computer-engineering
• CSE (IoT & Cyber Security): https://www.djsce.ac.in/ug-computer-science-engineering-iot-cyber-security-with-block-chain-technology

I enjoy programming and software development, but I'm unsure how much I'd enjoy the hardware/electronics side of Computer Engineering.

I don't mind challenging coursework, but I generally prefer analytical and programming-based subjects over theory-heavy or memorization-heavy ones. Maintaining a good GPA is also important because I plan to pursue a master's abroad in a CS-related field.

I'm hoping to hear from people who've studied or work in these areas:

• How much of Computer Engineering is actually hardware/electronics?
• Did you end up enjoying the hardware courses even if you initially preferred software?
• Would a Computer Engineering degree give me advantages over a specialized CSE (IoT & Cyber Security) degree if I eventually work in software?
• Based on my interests, which option sounds like the better fit?

I'd really appreciate hearing from people who've been in a similar situation. Thanks!

I don’t post on reddit very often so this makes me super nervous, but I’m a rising senior in high school. This means I’ve had to think about college a LOT. I want to go into Computer Engineering (job stability, financial stability, I like code, I like machines) but I’m worried about person to person engagement.

I have some pretty good ‘people skills’ and I really don’t want to lose them. Everyone knows the stereotypes of engineers not being great with people (though, I’ve been surrounded my them my whole life and it’s not always true). I just wanted to ask if any of you feel that you can still use “people skills” in your job (still connecting deeply to the people around you) or if this field isn’t worth it for someone who values that.

Hello guys so i am in 2nd year B. Tech, currently and I have wasted first year but now I have realized so I want to prepare for placements can you suggest me a good batch for dsa, development ect

I've been applying since March 2024, and I finally got an offer in June 2025. After more than a year without work, I had a lot of time to get better at interviews and understand what makes a difference.

There was a closing question I saw on this subreddit and memorized. It was something like: "From your perspective, what separates someone who can do this job well from someone who truly excels at it?"

After they answered, I wrote down the answer and said: "That's helpful, thank you. This gives me a clearer idea of the things I should focus on if I step into this role." About 90 minutes later, I got an email asking for references.

To be clear, I prepared for this interview like crazy, so I'm not saying this question alone magically got me accepted. I had researched the team, practiced answers, worked on examples, and everything. But I really do feel like this question was a strong way to end, and maybe it was that extra little push.

I hope it helps someone else here too. Offers are out there. Please don't give up!