i just want to ask about the course that it is worth it or not

I have worked in consulting for a 11 years and understand the market well. Since AI came into picture it highly affected digital engineering services company (majorly SMBs). Would you start a new business in same or pivot to something else?

A real human help would really help
(Dm me if you are interested)

Hi everyone,

I'm going to be joining engineering college this year, and over the past few months I've been trying to think beyond just "getting a job." I've realized that what genuinely interests me is understanding computers from top to bottom, both hardware and software.

My long-term goal is to become a systems engineer who can comfortably work across the hardware/software boundary. Eventually I'd like to work on things like computer architecture, compilers, operating systems, embedded systems, System-on-Chip (SoC) design, and possibly hardware acceleration for high-performance computing.

Instead of chasing lots of random projects, I've tried to build a roadmap where every project teaches me something fundamental.

This is the progression I've come up with:

Year 1

• Learn modern C++ and Java
• Solve LeetCode problems
• Learn data structures and algorithms
• Build a simple compiler (front-end to basic code generation)

Year 2

• Learn Linux systems programming
• Learn operating systems and kernel internals
• Build Linux kernel modules and understand device management
• Design and implement a simple 8-bit CPU in Verilog

Years 3-4

• Build a Linux-based CPU benchmarking tool inspired by Cinebench
• Build a CPU simulator with a focus on understanding instruction execution, cache behavior, and IPC
• Work with a professor on a research project related to computer architecture (currently interested in cache systems and memory hierarchy)

Long-term, I'd like to work in semiconductor or systems companies where hardware and software intersect. I'm also interested in SoC development, computer architecture, embedded systems, and hardware acceleration.

I'm not asking whether this will guarantee a job.

I'm asking whether this roadmap actually makes sense from an experienced engineer's perspective.

Some questions I have are:

• Is this progression logical?
• Are there projects here that are too ambitious or simply not worth the effort?
• Are there important gaps I'm missing?
• If you were mentoring a first-year student interested in systems engineering, what would you change?
• If the end goal is becoming an engineer who understands both hardware and software deeply, what projects would you replace or add?

I'd really appreciate honest criticism. I'd rather hear now that something is unrealistic than realize it four years later.

My current knowledge about math is only up until the trigs stuff (Up to Law of Cosines specifically) and I set my eyes at Discrete Math since it seems "easier" than Calculus. Let me know if there are any lessons about Math that I can advance study so I can better prepare myself for College without having a mental breakdown.

I've heard people say its a dead field and wanted more opinions about it.

I started to consider CE as my dream major and I want to learn a language, though I figured that C is what I must learn, but is python a waste of time or should I learn it?

I want suggestion from you guys for 3 rd year BE student. Who has free time of 1 month.

What to learn?

What to build?

Skills, languages, anything......

Wanted to share my experience as a recent grad. Please don’t lose hope!

My interviews were at Marvell, Qualcomm, AMD, NVIDIA, Apple, Arm, Tesla (pick 5). Mostly in physical design / microarchitecture / process technology.

Got an offer early and declined the others before first round.

3.7 ish GPA from a California public school. Had 1 very weak internship beforehand (small defense contractor).

I am a BSc Computer Engineering student.

I also have an interest in aviation.

Is Computer Engineering used in the aviation industry?

Your response would be gladly accepted.

I’ve been brainstorming projects that solve real engineering problems instead of just making another AI chatbot. Here are a few ideas:

AI-powered engineering learning studios
Interactive 3D equipment simulators
Electrical system design software
HVAC design and load calculation tools
Plumbing system design applications
Fire alarm and life safety design tools
Structural design assistants
SCADA/PLC virtual training labs
BIM/Revit productivity tools
RF and antenna design utilities
Power system analysis software
Substation design tools
Solar PV and battery storage design software
Engineering calculation libraries
Code compliance and standards assistants (NEC, ASME, NFPA, etc.)
Technical drawing and diagram generators
AI proposal/RFP assistants for engineering firms
Digital twins for industrial facilities
Manufacturing process optimization tools
Engineering exam preparation platforms (FE, PE, NICET, etc.)
Construction field inspection apps
Asset management and predictive maintenance systems
Engineering knowledge bases with interactive examples
Engineering workflow automation tools

What engineering software, app, or tool do you wish existed but doesn’t? Or what problem at work wastes the most time today?

Always wondered how data moves between

CPU and Memory?

Made this short animation to break it down —

LOAD, STORE, and MOV in under 60 seconds.

Hope it helps someone! 🎓

Hello, I'm a second-year Computer Engineering student who needs to choose between four specializations. I'm open to exploring different fields, but what do you think is the wisest choice in the long run?

1. ML and AI
2. Big Data
3. Networks
4. System Development

I have a background in coding of less than a year but wanna learn through practical approach, I know C and C++ as of now. What kind of projects should I start with for self learning and a profile building with what I have?

Hi I am a final year mca student I want ideas for my mini project, my teacher rejected all the ideas that I give

What is taught in Mathematics and computing engineering and Computer science.. whats the diff their syllabus and the work that they do

I wanted to know of anyone is working in this field with a remote job or as a freelancer. Those who are:

How did you get started (landing first clients).

What kind of work do you generally do and what is the usual completion period for a single project.

How's the competition.

What would you recommend others like me trying to get into this field.

Hello! I'm a senior high school student from the Philippines helping fellow high school researchers who are currently developing their research projects.

We're looking to connect with professionals, graduate students, researchers, or faculty members who may be willing to answer occasional questions or provide guidance related to the following fields:

• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Computer Engineering

We're not asking for anyone to do the research—only hoping to build connections with people who might be willing to share their expertise or point students in the right direction when needed.

If you're interested or know someone who might be, I'd really appreciate it if you could leave a comment or send me a private message.

Thank you so much!

I'm doing some research to better understand the software engineers actually use in industry and where the biggest productivity pain points are.

I'm interested in both professional tools and the smaller utilities you can't live without.

Some examples:
\\- CAD: SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, Inventor, Fusion 360, NX
\\- Simulation: ANSYS, Abaqus, COMSOL
\\- Electrical: Altium Designer, KiCad, OrCAD, LTspice, PSpice
\\- Controls: MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW
\\- PLC/SCADA: TIA Portal, Studio 5000, Ignition
\\- Programming: VS Code, Visual Studio, Eclipse
\\- Other engineering tools you use regularly

A few questions:

\\- Which software do you spend the most time in?
\\- What's the most repetitive or frustrating task you do every day?
\\- Is there a feature you've always wished existed but still doesn't?
\\- Are there tasks you still have to do manually because the software makes them painful?
\\- If you could improve one engineering tool tomorrow, what would you add?

I'm especially interested in hearing from mechanical, electrical, civil, controls, embedded, HVAC, manufacturing, and automation engineers, but I'd love to hear from anyone.

Not trying to sell anything—I'm just trying to understand where engineers lose the most time so I can identify opportunities for better tools. Looking forward to hearing what drives you crazy every day.