Architects of the digital age and information economy! From smartphones and gaming equipment to wearable technologies and smart home devices, computer systems are ingrained into daily lives. Computer engineers develop computing platforms and programs that can accomplish a range of functions.
Computer engineers usually begin studying electrical engineering to understand computing from the ground up. They also learn software engineering to understand data structures, algorithms, numerical methods, graphics, statistics, and data visualization to design intuitive, efficient software. Computer engineers are responsible for understanding both the hardware and the software. Their goal is to aid (or lead) in the development of both and make sure that the computing system plays nicely together. Usual tasks involving computer engineers include writing software and firmware for embedded microcontrollers, designing VLSI chips, designing analog sensors, designing mixed signal circuit boards, and designing operating systems. Computer engineers are also suited for robotics research, which relies heavily on using digital systems to control and monitor electrical systems like motors, communications, and sensors.