Last time I shared with everyone: the most needed programmers right now are embedded developers.Some students commented: There is a shortage, but the pay is not good.
Regarding embedded development, there are three major controversies:1. There are not many job opportunities.2. Salaries are not high.3. The 35-year-old crisis cannot be avoided.
In response to these controversies, a netizen angrily replied to keyboard warriors: “35 years old and optimized? I am this age now, with a salary of 40K. As long as my resume is public, a bunch of headhunters call me!”
The netizen simply stated:At 35 years old with a monthly salary of 40K, as long as I want to change jobs, the headhunter calls keep coming. This answers the three controversies about embedded development.Of course, whether embedded development has a future depends on the industry direction, as the netizen said. If you want to be more competitive in the embedded field, it’s best to have some algorithms and personal skills that stand out, so that even if you return to the job market, you can withstand the pressure.For those who want to enter the embedded field,choosing the right industry directly affects future salary levels.So, how do you choose the right industry?Today, I will share some industries with relatively high salaries:1. New Energy Vehicle IndustryWith the development of automotive intelligence, electrification, and connectivity, automotive electronics has become a hot field for embedded development.A smart car contains many embedded systems, such as Engine Control Units (ECU), Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems. These systems have high requirements for safety and reliability, requiring professional embedded development engineers for design, development, and debugging.Due to the high technical threshold and relative scarcity of talent, the salaries of embedded developers in this industry are generally considerable. It is not uncommon for senior automotive electronics embedded engineers to earn a monthly salary of 30,000 to 50,000 yuan, and even entry-level engineers can easily earn over 10,000 yuan per month.2. Industrial Automation IndustryThe promotion of Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing has continuously improved the level of industrial automation. Robot control systems, automated production line monitoring systems, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) in factories all rely on embedded technology.Engineers not only need embedded development skills but also need to understand industrial production processes and control principles.Embedded developers who can solve complex problems in industrial environments are highly favored by companies, and salary levels are also quite ideal. Generally, industrial automation embedded engineers with 3 to 5 years of experience can earn an annual salary of around 200,000 to 300,000 yuan.3. Medical Electronics IndustryMedical devices are moving towards digitization and intelligence, such as medical imaging equipment (CT, MRI, etc.), monitors, and blood glucose meters, all of which use embedded technology.The medical electronics industry has almost stringent requirements for product safety, stability, and accuracy, and embedded development engineers need to have a rigorous work attitude and solid technical foundation.Due to the particularity of the industry, the selection of talent is quite strict, so the salary treatment is also very generous. It is common for experienced medical electronics embedded developers to earn a monthly salary of 20,000 to 40,000 yuan, along with various benefits and allowances.4. Aerospace IndustryThe dependence of the aerospace field on embedded systems is self-evident, as flight control systems, navigation systems, and communication systems of aircraft all require high-performance embedded solutions.The embedded development work in this industry not only requires mastering advanced technology but also meeting strict standards and specifications.Due to the involvement of national security and high-tech, the entry threshold for this industry is relatively high, and correspondingly, the salary is also at a high level. It is quite common for senior aerospace embedded engineers to earn an annual salary of over 300,000 to 500,000 yuan, and new engineers can also receive a good starting salary.If you want to enter the embedded development field, what programming languages are suitable to learn?In fact, C, C++, and Python each have their application scenarios, but I mainly want to discuss the advantages of C++ in embedded low-level development.
- Object-Oriented Advantages
C++ introduces object-oriented programming (OOP) features such as encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism based on C language. This makes the code structure clearer and more maintainable, suitable for developing large and complex embedded systems. When developing smart in-vehicle infotainment systems, using C++’s object-oriented features allows different functional modules, such as audio playback, navigation, and Bluetooth communication, to be encapsulated into independent classes, achieving code reuse and functional expansion through inheritance and polymorphism, thus improving development efficiency and software quality.
- Standard Library Aids Development
C++ has a rich standard library covering containers, algorithms, input/output, and more. In embedded development, some components in the standard library can help developers quickly implement common functions, reducing redundant work. For example, using the std::vector container can conveniently manage dynamic arrays, and sorting algorithms in std::algorithm can be directly applied to data processing, improving development efficiency. However, due to limited resources in embedded systems, caution should be exercised when using the standard library to avoid introducing excessive unnecessary code that increases system burden.Wangdao has compiled interview questions for embedded development. For those who want to enter the embedded development field, you can brush up on these interview questions to test your current level and see if you can enter the industry.
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