I studied computer engineering as my undergrad and now I'm interviewing for a QA Engineering position tomorrow and a Software Developer the day after.
Will I be okay if I get one of these jobs? I know C, assembly, python, and to a lesser extent Java.
>all those years spent studying circuits for nothing
>>7965677
>>all those years spent studying circuits for nothing
>thinking any experience in life is a waste
>>7965677
You will almost for sure get the QA job if you show drive.
I worked as a QA intern and it was the most fun I ever had. Sure QA is a lot of monotonous, repetitive, checklist type work, but it's a lot of fun if you make it fun.
I automated a lot of shit in our team so I also had that going for me. My internship I was a software development intern, and I found this less fulfilling than the QA position.
The software development position should require you to be more comfortable with basic data structures and coding. There will probably be a whiteboard coding session where they ask you to implement something similar to fizzbuzz.
Just be a personable guy. Show a sense of humor. Don't be too uptight. You'll be fine.
Good luck! =)
I had the same problem , I started as Software Developer in Test when I graduated. However I found more difficult to switch between Test/QA Engineer to Software Developer than Software Developer to QA/Tests Engineer, just because recruiters have some misconceptions of those two roles.
>>7965905
It's just disappointing to not get to use 70% of what you studied, however I still love hobbyist electronics so that will keep me somewhat engaged.
>>7965972
Is pseudo code okay or should I stick to C?
>>7966029
The phrase "pigeon holed" comes to mind. It's this or continue doing a course based masters. I'd really rather do a research based but I want to work for a bit and find something that I can really see myself focusing on for a few years. The job market is in a weird spot these days.
>>7965677
Yes you did waste your years, if you study CS you will be advanced Software Engineer.
I can't see any reason why you apply on Software position, you should go to hardware company!!
>>7966274
Job market isn't great around here and nobody wants to relocate no one without experience.
