Monday, March 23, 2020

What does a Computer Engineer do?

Computer engineering is the study of theoretical foundations of information and computation, and of practical techniques for their application in computer systems. The study program for computer engineering is also called electronic and computer engineering or computer systems engineering that combines both electrical engineering and computer science. It involves studying the design of digital hardware and software systems.

what do computer engineers do?

Have a keen interest in computers and an analytical bent of mind
A scientific temperament
Logical and reasoning skills
Good mathematical skills
Ability to work hard and sit at a computer for long hours
Insatiable appetite for news on innovations in the IT world
Knowledge of a foreign language like French or German can be an added advantage
How to become a Computer Engineer?
Take physics, chemistry, maths with computer science after class 10. After class 12, you can sit for the any or all of the various engineering entrance exams. You need to clear a written test to get into a bachelor’s program in the department of computer science and engineering  (CSE) at the IITs or institutions like the National Institutes of Technology. If you can’t get into an undergraduate program at CSE in an IIT, then you could try for the IIT’s Mtech program where entry is not as competitive.

Typical day for a Computer Engineer

A computer engineer often carries work home, but a typical day goes something like this.
10 am: Reach office, ask team about the status of projects
11 am: Weekly/biweekly project meeting with the team, work on project proposals, conference call with client from the US
2.30 pm: Lunch
3 pm: Back to work, internal lectures series on topics of professional interest
8 pm: Back home
Pros and Cons for a career as a Computer Engineer
High pay packages as compared to other conventional streams
Overseas work opportunities
It is a constantly changing profession.
The profession is highly demanding.
Office hours are flexible and your office timings may rotate as per requirement.
Staying back after office hours and carrying work back home is a part of life for many professionals
Pressure level for Computer Engineer
Job Pressure level for a Computer Engineer is High.



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