Hello,
I just graduated with an MS in EE, and started looking for jobs.
I got 2 offers:
1. In a big company, doing ASIC design verification for a WCDMA modem for 3G cellular chips.
2. Small company, doing Embedded Software Programming. Working on the design and implementation of layer 1 control and device drivers for a Mobile TV system.The good thing is that both positions are in the field of wireless communication systems design, which is what I'm interested in. But the type of positions are different. If I work on ASIC verification, I would like to eventually transition to ASIC design. But I think the Embedded programming position is also interesting, because it's very close to the hardware (and therefore a deep understanding of the hardware is required), but at the same time it allows you to keep the big picture in mind, since you're working on software that controls the physical layer of the system.I was wondering if you guys had any inputs/advice on what position you think is favorable in terms of future growth.
I've done ASIC verification for 1.5 years, and I know that it's easy to get stuck in that field the more experience you gain. However, I thought that it might be a gateway into ASIC design.
Any inputs/comments would be greatly appreciated.
I didn't find the right solution from the internet.
References:
https://arstechnica.com/civis/viewtopic.php?t=1119458
Thanks
Congratulation on getting two offers! However, it is hard for someone else to give you career advice, as those kind of things are always case by case. Probably at the end of the day, it will come down to what you like more in your heart.
But from job seeking point of view. my judgement is that there are more positions for firmware engineers in the industry, as making ASIC becomes more and more expensive. Only a limited number of companies can afford advanced nodes going forward, and the second winner is the first loser when the competition gets hot.