Re: careers in embedded engineering


Noway2 wrote:

I think that developing for embedded systems requires a more robust
skill set than developing for a PC in that it requires you to have a
much deeper understanding of the underlying "nuts and bolts" that make

This is usually true, but starts to break apart for large embedded
applications. Remember that "embedded" also covers the case of a
Windows PC inside a box, such as the self-service photo scan/print
kiosks in pharmacies and department stores.

PC app-layer programming is much more of a commodity skill than
lower-level embedded development. Lower wages, higher probability of
short-term outsourcing. I wouldn't consider it as a career option,
given the alternatives.

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