Career as a Software Engineer

Class 12 with PCM; B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT or BCA/MCA. Bootcamp + strong portfolio also accepted.

1. Class 12 (PCM or CS)
2. B.E./B.Tech CS/IT, BCA or self-taught with strong projects
3. Internships (2–4) during undergrad
4. Entry role: SDE-1 / Associate Engineer
5. SDE-2 → Senior → Staff / Engineering Manager

• Data structures & algorithms
• One primary language (Java/Python/JS)
• Git & CI/CD
• System design
• Communication & code review

• Google
• Microsoft
• Amazon
• Flipkart
• Zoho
• TCS/Infosys
• Razorpay
• Swiggy

• Stand-up + sprint planning
• Code, review PRs, pair on tricky bugs
• Design docs and architecture calls
• Ship, monitor and iterate on features

Hybrid or remote at product and services companies, startups, and global capability centres.

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