EMBEDDED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING ROADMAP

Required Recommended Possibilities

These colors indicate the average importance of each topic. It should be noted that
the importance of a topic can vary among different industries and job roles.

START
SOFTWARE
Programming Fundamentals
SDLC Models Algorithms & Data Structures
Agile / SCRUM Design Patterns HARDWARE
V-Model Hardware Simulation / Emulation Tools
State Machines / UML
Electronics
Memory Management Interfaces & Protocols
Build Tools Basic Math & Calculus
GCC & Make Basic High-Speed Principles of Electric Circuits
Debugging
CMake Programming Languages UART Ethernet Electronics Fundamentals
JTAG / SWD
Bash Scripting I2C USB
C C++ Python Digital Circuits & Logic Design
GDB SPI PCIe
Docker Assembly Rust Computer Architecture
OpenOCD
Wireless Network
Version Control Bluetooth TCP/IP
SVN Git Microcontrollers Wi-Fi UDP Using Test Equipment
LoRa Multimeter
Operating Systems Industrial
GPIO Zigbee Modbus Logic / Protocol Analyzer
ADC Thread Profinet Oscilloscope
Operating System Fundamentals
Matter EtherCAT Function Generator
DAC
Embedded Linux Real-Time OS UWB MQTT
Timers Spectrum Analyzer
Linux Kernel RTOS CoAP
PWM Automotive
Device Drivers Basics CAN Cellular Prototyping Skills
Interrupts
U-Boot FreeRTOS LIN GSM / LTE
Breadboarding
Buildroot / Yocto Zephyr Watchdog MOST LTE-M / 5G
Hardware Design Basics
Threading / Parallelism QNX Clock Management FlexRay NB-IoT
PCB Design / EMC
IPC µC/OS DMA
Soldering / Rework
Qt Framework RT-Thread Bootloader Memory Technologies
Power Management NOR / NAND / eMMC / SD

GUI Design EEPROM Although FPGA design is theoretically a

SRAM / DRAM part of embedded systems design, it is
Functional Safety practically considered a distinct
DSP Fundamentals & Filter Design
specialization and necessitates a
Discrete Fourier Transform / FFT AUTOSAR
Sensors & Actuators separate roadmap.
Controls Systems / PID Control
MATLAB / Simulink

Digital Signal Processing SOFT SKILLS

Testing
Communication Skills
Embedded Security Embedded AI TDD / Unit Test / Integration Test
Cryptography AI & ML Basics CI/CD Pipelines Problem-Solving Skills & Critical Thinking

Secure Boot TensorFlow Lite SIL / HIL Testing Teamwork & Collaborative Abilities

Secure Firmware Update tinyML Industry Standards & Certifications Organizational & Time Management Skills
Being Self-Driven and Independent
Adaptability & Patience
To find a curated list of learning resources related to the topics on this roadmap, refer to: Being Receptive to Feedback
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Last Update: 2023-12-10 AUTOMOTIVE CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
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