Ask HN: How to Transition to Embedded Development

7 points by redwoolf 6y ago ↗ HN

I've been a mobile developer (iOS and Android) for the last 10 years. I'm getting bored and would like to find a job as an embedded developer. Most jobs I'm seeing are not entry-level, though. Any advice on how to make the switch from a senior level mobile engineer to an embedded engineer?

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qlk1123 6y ago ↗

I don't know the transition part, but as a embedded developer, I would say that you have to be very familiar with C and system software stack. It is almost a must that you can show you have at least some experience playing with ARM/MIPS development boards and boot Linux on them.

redwoolf 6y ago ↗

I've been spending time learning AVR microcontrollers. Are you saying that learning ARM would be a better use of my time?

Gibbon1 6y ago ↗

You might look into the mbed stuff that ARM is pushing.

dhruvkar 6y ago ↗

I'm interested in the same. Couple relevant threads on the subject:

- Pivot to embedded Linux, pentesting, or robotics? | https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17939239

- What are the tricky parts of Embedded Development | https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=13699289