A computer-science engineer designs, builds and tests software and computer systems, and may specialise in areas such as web, AI, security or systems.
Computer Engineers are the engineers who integrate the field of Computer Science with Electrical and Electronics Engineering to create hardware and software for the computer. They do not work only on how computer system work but they also work on integration of computers with other devices and systems. Like a Computer Engineer at a cricket ground will work on how to connect all the cameras to give us a live match feed.
As a Computer Engineer, you will work on various aspects of Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering like networking (connecting different computers), circuit designs, microcontrollers, personal computers, software, software design, mobile computing, etc. As a software computer engineer your major focus would be on the software side of computing, and as a hardware computer engineer, your focus will be on hardware.
As a Computer Engineer, depending on your field of specialisation, you would have the following roles and responsibilities:
Software Engineer:
Hardware & Network Engineer:
You should have the following occupational interests:
Following personality attributes are required:
You should have the following skills and knowledge:
You should have the following aptitudes and abilities:
One of India's largest graduate pools with huge employer demand and many entry routes.
Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.
| # | State | Main hubs | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karnataka Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru |
Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru | High demand |
| 2 | Telangana Hyderabad |
Hyderabad | High demand |
| 3 | Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur |
Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur | High demand |
Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.
Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)