How to become an Embedded Software Engineer - 5 STEP ROADMAP to learn Embedded Software Engineering
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- Опубликовано: 9 июн 2024
- You want to become an embedded software engineer? Then this video is for you, if you don’t know what embedded systems are but you are interested in working for Tesla, BMW, Boing, Space X, Airbus, or Apple just to name a few companies watch the video!
If you already are a software developer and want to learn more about software engineering, I will talk about the five steps you have to take to become a self-taught embedded software engineer.
The list of resources for all 5 steps mentioned in the video can be found here:
www.leitner-fischer.com/2022/...
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My name is Florian Leitner-Fischer and I'm a computer science professor and software engineer based in Germany. I have experience both in academia as well as in industry managing a globally distributed software engineering team. In my videos I talk about programming, software development, software engineering and computer science as well as the occasional tech / gadget review.
My mission is to help you to take the step from programmer to software engineer and to help you being a better software engineering leader.
My Website: www.leitner-fischer.com 
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I started learning with Arduino. I have a strong background in electronics and mechatronic systems. I want to switch my career to embedded systems engineering. Thank you for this roadmap. I am taking it seriously. Love from Nigeria.
Can you suggest to me the least required resources/book for learning embedded systems electronics ? I know nothing about it.
Great video! Thanks a lot for the advice and detailed description of the steps.
I am trying to switch from an automation test engineer to an embedded software engineer. I used to work as a QC, I worked on measuring systems when I was in college and occasionally worked/configured controllers and firmware but after college I ended up doing web developing particularly test automation but I was never happy doing it. Two weeks ago I ended up helping my nephew with his mbots building it and everything came back after helping my nephew I remembered how excited I was when I am configuring the micro controllers, using oscilloscope/multi meter to balance the controllers when I was a QC. Now I am brushing up my c/c++ programming skills and waiting for a couple of arduino boards that I ordered so I can start building projects and hopefully to acquire a job as an embedded software engineer. 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽 Thanks!
Florian,
Thank you so much for your great video and your extensive expertise in this topic of embedded Systems. I am very interested to better myself and I am currently working on an unfinished project but hoping to complete very soon.
Thank you Professor Florian. I will relearn all over using the 5 organized steps you recommended.
Really amazing video sir !
So happy to find out such an informative video from a person who's passionate as well as to the point without any trash talks.
Keep making such type of nice videos !
Lots of respect & love.
Insightful video. Thank you!
this is exactly what I was looking for. I subbed
Thank U Dr
Its very helpful.
I wanted to get an internship in embedded systems and had no idea how to prepare for it....but Sir thanks to you and how you explained in a very simplified manner, I can plan things ahead.... thank you soo much sir. Lucky to find your video.
thank you so much sir for this clear explanation
Great Explanation sir!
Thank you so much!!!!
Thank you and I wish to work with you as your research associate
I'm a robotics engineer, I started in embedded systems when I learned programing with PIC's in Assembly, I love working at that low level, I know it's not the best way and it's just a matter of pride of myself, but now I'm fascinated with IoT and new application for microcontrollers, so I want to go deeper and if its possible work as a embedded software engineer
Which degree did you did?
I am a first year civil btech student
I seen student making rover and using something Arduino
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I also want to learn it
Can you suggest me what's the roadmap how to start learning
I do not know anything like
Embedded c ,Arduino, microcontroller, microprocessor etc
Also what I don't know I don't know
Please give roadmap
@@imnemo2327 I´m from Mexico, and I studied at a public university and the program's name is that Industrial robotics engineering
@@Archit978 bro, I don´t know or have a roadmap, I'm kind of a rooky in this, even do I graduated 3 years ago, but I strongly recommend you to learn C/C++, then try to get some projects and also could help if you learn some assembly for PIC microcontrollers
Thank you for the video! It is concise yet quite informative. I do agree on all the points you mentioned, I am a software engineer with experience in the embedded industry, but not as an Embedded Software Developer (which is what I am trying to become).
I would like to stress out that it is very important, when learning Embedded Software Engineering, to learn Embedded C: the features of C that are quite useful for Embedded Software Development. I have watched the course you shared about the introduction of C, which is good, but sadly it lacks very important notions like Memory Layout of C, stack vs heap and dynamic memory allocation.
Additionally, aspects like Embedded OS, RTOS, or Linux is general are very important to learn for that matter, we all know how Linux is widely used in the embedded industry.
Last but not least, programming is not only learning a language but also learning how to write an efficient code, so having a good understanding of algorithm and data structures is definitely quite helpful.
Thanks for your additional comments, I agree 100%
Which degree did you do?
thnx for facilate the path
Thank you for your video, I just made my first project on Arduino, it's very simple, it's LED binary counter, counts from 0 to 15.
:)
Link is expired can you share it?
Thank you!
Thanks so much.. Recently l have been playing around with Arduino and some small web-based esp8266 projects.. the journey is a little difficult for self taught individuals like me thanks to people like you who shed more light 💡on this path of embedded engineering thumps up 👍
I def agree on the difficulty part! Do you mind sharing the resources you used to guide you? Particularly interested i the web-based projects! Thank you sm
I absolutely agree it is difficult, but awesome that you are up for this challenge!
Bumpes into this channel today. Great stuff,though in truth You have to understand Electronics,Control Systems and for some applications Digital Signal Processing to be able to understand the algorithms and stuff but otherwise thats a great career path.
I am an Android Application developer but I have always been interested in understanding how computer systems work behind the hood.
I also want to move towards embedded systems.
right at my ichy problem Sir!
thank you so much
great video.
Please make video about the difference between c and c++ and can use c++ in embedded softwares? And can make a hybrid of both or no need c++ at all?
Thank you sir for this video. I love your content and I've subscribed as well. I recently started learning C and I am fascinated with the concept of embedded software development. The challenge is that I have no background in Computer Science, Physics nor Mathematics. I have a Bachelor in Biology, but I am more interested in software development.
How can I navigate through this?
self courses and teaching and becoming better. Remember, if u want you can, nothing to STOP you
I am a embedded systems and IOT developer, as i am in the final year of my engineering i am trying to find jobs but when i am trying to apply in google or something for a IOT role they are asking for experience. I dont know what to do.
Danke!
Sir could you please post a video for students those who just started college on electrical and electronics field about how to learn what are the steps(from beginning to advanced) this will help many students who are struggling I am 17 .I hope you will do this. Also about software language to learn.
Fisrt of all to be embedded systems software engineer, you should learn comupter architercture memory structures and then C as well as assembly, because Assembly is low level programming language and during developing for instance CPU there are many issue that you should solve it with assembly language after that data structure and algorithms linux and so on
Is it easy to find an Embedded Systems Job in Germany with a Masters in Computer Science? I had a Robotics class and an introduction class for embedded systems but not really much more in terms of hardware.
Also do recruiters typically prefer Electrical Engineers or Computer Scientists for embedded systems?
I want to follow the point number one, but I want to know what you can consider to be the best book on C programming?
Hey, I am currently in college and I was wondering if I should major in computer science or computer engineering to dip my toes into the embedded systems field?
Greeting Prof
Please can you advice us any book that can help us in basic electronics?
Any community or example code for pic32 MX microcontroller ?
I worked in the field for a year and would love to get back into it.....but applying in Germany means you need some resume with a lot of completed projects. I would love to find my way back into the field!
If you have worked in the field for some time depending on what you did in the mean time you might not need new projects but maybe a good explanation why you want to go back into the field (and stay there for some time).
thanks.
Ich mache zur Zeit meinen Techniker(Fernstudium)in Fahrzeugtechnik und mir machen die Fächer Informatik und Elektronik sehr viel Spaß und ich habe mich entschieden Richtung Embedded Software zu gehen nur leider habe ich keinen Hochschulabschluss und muss die Personalabteilung über private Projekte überzeugen(habe schon 2 kleine und ein großes Projekt im Sinn)
Das kann klappen oder mal das Duale Embedded Systems Studium an der DHBW anschauen: www.ravensburg.dhbw.de/studienangebot/bachelor-studiengaenge/embedded-systems-automotive-engineering
thanks from egypt
Do you know what software to modify / compile .pkg files? I believe it's just a firmware update file, for embedded arm hardware.
Wherw are the sources that he said he will linked it here for us to learn from?
the sound is small compared to RUclips videos Sir! It's uncomfortable when changing video! Thanks alot!
Great video! I'm only 14 years old, but this video is very interesting and helpful! Thank you!
heyy, im also ur age lol. wanted to explore something intrestig
@@dianaabisheva745 Hah I'm already 15
7 months have passed :-)
@@ioanndubinets5840 oooooh lol happy late birthday
Link is expired I think can you please send it again
Hi, I'm a mechatronics engineer with a master degree in embedded systems, but I wondering if I could study to get a certificate or specialty on embedded systems in Germany online or onsite, It is my dream to study in Germany even though if it is online, I hope you have info about it, thanks! btw I like your videos.
Thanks Dr Florian for the roadmap,do you think learning data structure is crucial for an embedded software engineer?
Data structures will always be helpful regardless of the type of programming you do. Whether it's web design, full stack or embedded. I highly encourage you to study it!
Great explanation Professor!
I have seen many video for yours and Thank you for giving great Ideas.
I have done my Bachelor's in Electronics and Comm. from India and I have done many projects based on Embedded System
I had participated in "Global Next Generation Water Action" challenge hosted by Denmark Technical University Skylab, where I used a Swadeshi(Indian) Microprocessor(VEGA-AS1061) based on "RISC-V ISA" for the automation of Sewage Treatment Plant along with IOT.
Now I am planning to purse Master's in the field of Embedded System from "Germany", so could you please advice me some Universities of Germany which are best in Embedded System.
Can I connect with you on linkedin
Hi Professor! I am currently a full stack software developer for a major corporation. There are many opportunities for growth. I've always love working with hardware, but I also wanted to speak to the systems. So I came to the conclusion that I would focus more on embedded systems. With this said, what levels of math should I focus on. I would assume the giving is calculus and thermodynamics. I do not have a traditional college degree as well. Thank you!
hi! i'm only an EE student who's planning to specialize the in embedded systems. here's the maths i have to learn: linear algebra, calculus, multi variable calculus, probability and fourier analysis.
i'm assuming you already know quite a bit of discrete maths and graph theory as a developer.
physics knowledge doesn't hurt either, especially electromagnetism and maybe a bit of mechanics.
the specialization at my uni is actually called information technology, but its 3 main subjects are embedded systems, digital signal processing and photonics.
@@eufrozinak9461 Thank you for the reply!
Thank you for such a great explanation. I have an interview for an Embedded software engineer internship and I have no experience with embedded but I am really excited to learn about it. How can I show them I will be a great fit and How shall I prepare?
When I was a hiring manager for similar positions, I was looking for initial experience with something like an Arduino. And I would suggest to try to learn about the products you will be working on e.g. automotive control units or what ever they are producing. All the best!
@@florianleitner-fischer Thank you professor for the help.Appreciate it.
@@jankipatel2338 which degree did you do? CS?
What do you suggest a person should be familar with in order to get an embedded internship? I'm a CS student and am trying to self teach myself some embedded things and want to get an internship reasonably soon. I am familar with C but want the best chances. What do you think would qualify someone as ready for an intership? What knowledge is required?
As I suggested in the video: learn the basics of electronics and then start building projects with Arduino and/or some barebone microcontroller. If you can showcase some of your projects in your resume when applying that is always good. You can even create some small videos and have a link in your resume showing off your embedded projects.
Thank you so much professor you helped a lot.
Currently I am learning the C language in the college and i really want to know what's the difference between the C language that I am learning currently and the embedded C?
@Harmony Cat thanks for your answer.
It's just that i saw alot of people using the term "embedded C" which made confused about it
Thanks very much Professor.
I'm an Automation and Robotics Engineering student, and I do have a great interest in embedded systems. Your channel is really helping me much. Kindly please do a detailed video on the advance micro controllers you mentioned of, after you talked about Arduino. I am much interested in those, as I am having a plausible and developing skill set in Arduino.
Hello sir... I did b.ech (EC) in 2010 from india. but worked in non electronic company.... Can now i can switch to embedded.. please guide
Thank you sir.. I’m a flutter developer.. I’ve learnt the basis of C++ and it’s really similar to Dart.. so it’s really easy to grab.. I’m a university graduate but unfortunately my field isn’t electrical/electronics related 😭.. what do you suggest I do? I love embedded systems!
My suggestion would be start experimenting with an embedded system
like Arduino and learn look at the resources for electrical / electronics topics I have linked in the roadmap. Then whenever you have a more detailed question dive into that topic as well. It is absolutely possible to self teach the electronic topics you need as a embedded software engineer.
Sir is it necessary we have to be a good in a mathematics to learn embedded software
I've been working as embedded system especially engineer in automotive domain for nearly 2 years and really want to build up a long-term career path in this extent. So, Do we have any mandatory or foundation certificates for embedded system with global recognition?
I would say in your case since you are already working is this area, the work experience you gained is your certificate.
On top of that you can look into things like cyber security trainings (which is a hot topic in automotive currently), or in general certifications Requirements Engineering, Software Architecture, ...
Is it OK to learn c instead of c++?
Hi Florian this is vasu from india small doubt for me actually i completed Diploma in EEE Not a degree holder can i eligible for embedded system course
can i also use java instead of C?
nice info ,but i think its better to not change angle of camera too much
Hello Professor...i have a master's in embedded systems which i completed 9yrs back...i dont have any work experience after my studies...i am now looking start my career in embedded systems...what would be your advice for me?? What kind of courses would help me to get an entry level job as an embedded system engineer...can u guide me how i should proceed further which would help me to start my career as a beginner in this field...it would be of great help as i have no idea how to proceed as i have had a huge gap.
I am not the prof obviously, but what you can do is to create a portafolio, just make tons of projects at home by your own, pick the best ones and create some short films of them. When you have some, start applying to jobs, like a tons of jobs., and if you don't find embedded at first but they offer you something related to purely software or hardware, take it anyways, that experience will help too, and then you can pivot to embedded.
Would RTOS be as relevant to learn as bare hardware in today's market?
Hi Martin, yes it is (becoming) relevant but also depending a lot on the actual use case / application of the embedded system
Do you provide mentoring for the defense of an embedded software engineer's thesis?
What questions do you have? Maybe it’s a topic for a video? Is it a bachelor or master thesis?
Do I need a college degree ? How important diploma is for the companies ? If I would prove my knowledge upon embedded systems of course.
It is possible to get into the industry without a degree, probably it is easier to get started in a smaller company … but a degree makes it easier to get the interviews …
@@florianleitner-fischer thank you for your answer and time.
Can Electrical Engineers pursue a career in embedded software engineering ?
sir, i want to become an embedded software engineer and, I am a fresher,but I'm in a confusion that , Are there enough jobs in this domain and what are the salary ranges when compared to an normal software engineers
This question is hard to answer without knowing the area where you are looking for jobs. My experience is that usually embedded engineers are paid better than say web developers but this really depends on the location and industry.
Thank you for a great explanation. I been studying computer science and I thought embedded systems seems interesting. I been wondering does a embedded software engineer need to have some sort of portfolio to show case the specific projects you have built with the code they did with embedded systems? I been thinking about interning for a company in this field of software engineering.
I don't think you need a portfolio, but of course it helps to have one (or at least a list of the projects).
Yes, definitely. You can do 2-4 projects, nothing too hard, but make it challenging for yourself. A good way to start is by buying ESP32, it has BT and WiFi. You can do a plentiful amount of projects with it, and it's cheaper than Arduino Uno; it's half the price here where I'm from while having more features.
@@renux_cs thank you for your suggestion.
I'm surprised that you did not mention that a background in college level mathematics and physics is a must for all "engineers".
can l ask you a question?If i want to accept an offer from goole or apple,what kind of collage i need?
maybe i need work for long time so that i can get enough experience for this...
Diploma in electronics can also program microcontrollers
What does engineer mean to you lol
"engineer" is not an abstract concept, it actually means something.@@bradleycooper5436
is i can transfer to embedded system enginear because im a it student ...
Yes you can transfer to an embedded system role, the key thing is that you demonstrate you have the corresponding electrical engineering and embedded know-how.
@@florianleitner-fischer Thank You very much sir
I am fresher in embedded system and I want to know freshers salary in india because I am working a small automation company who make a home appliances please tell me
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you look handsome professor
Florian, do you think is worth it to get a certification in embedded systems for example from a University ? This kind of course can be long at least one year.
Hi Luis, hi that is hard to tell without knowing your background. If you already have a degree that is close enough (computer science, electrical engineering, …) I would say it is jot needed to get a job. But on the other hand sometimes we just need the certificate for ourself to not feel like an imposter…
thanks for answering me, I'm a former UAV Instructor with a Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, and I love to work with microcontrollers, I release from the Army 7 months ago and I started to refresh all my knowledge in MCU, I have been studying STM32 bare-metal programming by my own, but I cannot get a job in Embedded systems, I was thinking maybe with certification can be more desirable to recruiters.
I am 38 and a graduate of commerce and I want to learn embedded programming, so can I learn it or do I have to be our engineer?
You can learn it without being an engineer !
@@skyleyton3229 thank you my friend, can you tell me how can I start this way Please??
I have a strong will to learn embedded system since I was young, but the situation between me and it is the sum of my high school grades,
ohh you missed 2 very import ingredient in getting a job into big name companies... competitiveness and networking....
so , basically, saving almost 9 mins - to become an ESE you need to learn C, and systems itself.
Well yes, at least that will give you an inside into the work of an embedded systems engineer ;) Of course there is more to it than a 9 minute video :D
You're definitely German Florian.
finally you dint say anything..............
Useless
thank you so much