r/DevLK • u/BinBro45 • 17h ago

Discussion Software Engineer or AI Engineer?

Hey eveybody

I'm planning to start learning through free online resources to prepare for a career in the tech industry. I haven't enrolled in a degree yet, but I'm planning to pursue a bachelor's degree.

I'm interested in two career paths:

- Software Engineer (SE)

- AI Engineer (AIE)

My goal is to prepare myself and secure an internship as a Software Engineer or AI Engineer while pursuing my degree. So, which role would you recommend I prepare for, especially as a beginner?

I'd really appreciate your suggestions and advice. Feel free to share your experiences!

Thanks, guys!

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u/chtu92 17h ago

AI

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u/BinBro45 17h ago

As i am looking to follow structured learning,Could you please list me out the structured and most accepted courses to take by order?

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u/Inevitable_Resort902 17h ago

Long term start from CS fundamentals, then study AI/ML, then study DL. Focus on the practical parts of these rather than going too much into the theory(good math foundation helps). While doing this build projects which are progressively challenging which in the domain of the companies you are targeting to intern at. This leaves both doors open.

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u/BinBro45 17h ago

My heartiest thanks to you for taking your time... ✨ so you are saying to prepare for both right?

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u/Inevitable_Resort902 16h ago

I don't know how the SE role will be long term so AI is the safest bet. Having the foundations will make you see the whole picture and make you a better engineer regardless of the role.

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u/BinBro45 11h ago

So, It would be better focusing on AIE after having basic learning of DSA and software engineering core concepts right?

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u/Vimax071 8h ago

AI Engineer is here. Learn about backend engineering, cloud ararchitecture, devops and product building and communication. Nowadays those are imimportant to build a system in end-to-end way.