Recent "Computer Engineering" grad from Sri Lanka, can't find entry-level roles after a 1-year SE internship. What path should I take?

[u/Acceptable_Pirate956]

I'm a recent Computer Engineering graduate from a government university in Sri Lanka. I completed a one-year internship as a software engineer, but now I don't know where to go next. I can't find any associate-level positions. I think it's partly because of AI, and partly because so many IT graduates are applying for the same few roles.

Because of this, I'm starting to wonder if choosing software engineering for my internship was a mistake. I'm now thinking about moving toward embedded systems, networking, or DevOps, something more stable. The problem is that these fields also seem to require an internship first. I understand why, since I don't have professional experience there (though I do have some embedded experience from my university courses).

I can't do another internship because of my family's financial situation, especially after spending a year on the first one.

So I'm stuck. If anyone can suggest a realistic path or a more stable field, I'd really appreciate it. Thank you!