Hello! Great questions.

1) If you already have a good grasp of Python, I always advise to start with the AI for Robotics MOOC at Udacity, which is my favorite class of all time. Once that's done, I'd take a look at their Deep Learning classes and the Self-Driving Car Nanodegree.

2) I think it's crucial to get to grips with how the whole stack works, so I always advise to get to grips with a middleware like ROS. Also, don't be afraid to dabble in algorithms (think problems in motion planning, computer vision, etc.)

3) The traditional programs (think PhD programs) create a lot of specialists focused on a single domain, but the industry is in dire need of more generalists. An engineer who is able to dive into any part of the stack is a huge value-add!

Great answer, thank you! I will look into those courses and dig deep into the algorithms/stack.

Ping me when you're ready to start a job search in the space :) [email protected]

Where is your engineering team located? I have a friend who might be interested.

We are based in Palo Alto, CA. We are also open to remote work for the right person! Please refer to [email protected].

Will do! Thank you!