CatD11 in 
Embedded Systems Software Developer
Career advice
Hello all, I really appreciate any advice on this. I’m currently working as embedded software developer (engine/transmission software development using MATLAB/Simulink, nothing related to OS) and thinking of switching into tech companies. I know it is not easy but I’m fairly confident I could learn DSA etc but I may struggle with system design. Anyway, below are the pros and cons I have listed out. Any opinion or advice is appreciated especially if anyone had the same experience. I’m on visa if that matters.
Pros:
1. Freedom to move to any location in US as most software jobs are spread over compared to the current field which are mostly in Midwest. This is a bit important to me as I have few friends here and sometimes feel lonely.
2. Long term growth opportunities.
3. I can go back to India if I want as software industry/pay #software #engineering is decent in India compared to mechanical.
Cons:
1. I have around Masters +3 yrs experience in current field and senior engineer currently with good pay. May have to start over again as SDE.
2. Good WLB at current company.
3. Job satisfaction. I’m a petrol head and love occasionally working on machines at my job. I may also enjoy software dev but I’m not sure as of now.
Thanks
4
2113
Sort by:
HannavvwHardware Engineer
Are you working in the oil and gas industry? I assume so since you are in the Midwest.
CatD11Embedded Systems Software Developer
Yes Caterpillar
About
Public
Automotive
Members
2,265