Transition from Hardware(ASIC/FPGA Design) to Software

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qMQt52

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qMQt52
May 21, 2021 24 Comments

Hi,
Has anyone made a transition from being an ASIC/FPGA design engineer to Software engineer.
Can they share their journey on how were they able to transition. #hardware #interview #semiconductor

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  • Microsoft / Eng
    okido

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    okido
    Build your experience (side projects/startups) and volunteer to build a team’s webpage to manage data in your team. Write some coprocessors using C and Verilog. Study Algorithms and data structures. Solve LC questions. A lot of mock interviews. Contact recruiters
    May 21, 2021 8
  • NXP
    yRic33

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    yRic33
    I'm currently attempting to do so. Background is in circuit design and SiP design and I've been spending the past couple of years smashing my head against the software wall. I personally enjoy the embedded and signal processing worlds. I've been focusing on them. I've been on the fence for a few years now about just biting the bullet and enrolling in an online CS MS program.
    May 21, 2021 3
    • NXP
      yRic33

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      yRic33
      The Georgia Tech online program seems to be consistently highly regarded and good value for the money. Depending upon your location a local university probably has some options as well that would be worth investigating.
      May 22, 2021
    • IEEE
      ExAn43

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      ExAn43
      For what its worth i know a hw engineer that made the jump after 1 yr of gtech
      May 22, 2021
  • NXP
    yRic33

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    yRic33
    My personal observation/experience over the past 20 years on the HW side: SW is a bigger field and so many more opportunities. In hindsight I wish I got a CS degree. I know that some folks can do very well in HW - SOC leads/architects and niche circuit design but the SW opportunities vastly out number the HW fields.
    May 22, 2021 0
  • Samsung
    qMQt52

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    qMQt52
    OP
    Number of opportunities and TC over long term
    May 22, 2021 0
  • New
    $tark

    New

    $tark
    May I know the reason behind such a transition (except TC )
    May 21, 2021 1