Ask HN: Have you successfully done a career do-over, and how did you do it?

Re:Ask HN: Have you successfully done a career do-over, and ... by jpao79 on Tuesday February 13, 2018 @04:23PM (#16370914)

If you know C++ well, definitely recommend taking a look at embedded software/firmware development.

If you look at an embedded project using a micro controller the embedded environment is still space constrained by available onboard flash and RAM.

If you want to move up the stack and look at a raspberry pi/beaglebone type project, the development environment is very much 'DOS/Unix' command line application based with minimal requirements for browser stack development.

An example might be the drive control for a self driving car or battery management for an EV car.

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Re:Ask HN: Have you successfully done a career do-over, and ... by samfisher83 on Tuesday February 13, 2018 @04:47PM (#16371104)

The pay isn't that good. Web is were the money is at.

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Re:Ask HN: Have you successfully done a career do-over, and ... by indemnity on Tuesday February 13, 2018 @10:40PM (#16373256)

Truth. In my market, embedded companies are looking for top tier C++ talent but paying 2/3 of what you can pull by being a “backend” guy, and 1/2 of what you can get by having “blockchain” or “AI” on your resume.

Same companies complain how it’s not possible to find local talent, and hence need to be able to hire cheaply from overseas.

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