How to Become a Software Engineer

Today, we are seeing lots of software engineers around us and their lavish lifestyles too, which is very fascinating to have. In this article, I will share some insights on how you can really become a Software Engineer.

There are 3 options I know through which anyone can become a software engineer:

The first option is the easiest way to become a software engineer. But it requires pre-planning about careers, you should know where you would be going in your career. These days most students are going for CS/IT streams only as they are seeing high packages in the IT field. The second option is when you are not into CS/IT or any Computer Science-related course, then also you can easily become a Software Engineer. But for someone who has not done any course in CS/IT-related subjects then it’s a little difficult but not impossible. I will explain in detail how a non-IT student can become a software engineer in this article, so keep reading.

#1 Get a CS/IT stream in your higher education

This is a planned way of becoming a software engineer. Students choose CS or IT branch most preferably in engineering. Electrical and Electronics branch students also do well in cracking these interviews for Software Engineering roles.

All other engineering branch students also do well it totally depends on the student if the student has prepared Computer Science fundamentals, Data Structures, and Algorithms Also, another popular way is to do MCA.

If you fall into this category and you are from Tier 1 colleges like IITs, NITs, IIITs, etc then as a fresher the average package you can expect is 15lpa+ and the highest package up to 1 crore as well.

#2 Any Engineering Student

Most companies that come for on-campus placement allow all engineering students for their hiring. Companies use a very good filter such as a DSA-based online test to filter crowds. So if you are looking to crack any IT company you need to start preparing for DSA(Data Structures & Algorithms). If you clear this online test you may expect 1-4 technical interview rounds.

In this case, students have to really learn DSA and computer science apart from their core subjects in college. Depending on the college you may get on-campus opportunities. If you are from a Tier 3 college then you might have to try for off-campus placements.

For, off-campus opportunities in various service or product-based companies you may consider following up on companies’ career pages and also be active on LinkedIn for the opportunities.

#3 No degree in CS/IT/(any Technical degree)

If you fall under this category, then you have to follow completely a different path. You fall in this category either you don’t have any degree or you have a degree in a non-technical course.

You have to learn the basics. Need to make a few month’s plans to learn any technology. You can start with Python or C initially then you can pick JavaScript. Believe me, JavaScript is still a booming programming language.

Most companies will see for some related degree or work experience in order to offer you a Software Engineering job. But if you do not have any then you may start with a small company or startup, which does not look for such things and they will interview on the skills. You might end up getting a job.

Getting a first job is the toughest part of this. Don’t care about the package at this stage. Gain some experience and enhance learning in some computer science domains. Once you have enough confidence you can start applying for better opportunities.

Let me know if you have any queries or confusion. I would be happy to answer them.