I was discussing my career path with my advisor, who focuses on electrical engineering, and I asked him how important data structures and algorithms (DSA) knowledge is in the field of embedded systems engineering. He mentioned that it's not the top priority. I'm curious about what to expect in interviews for embedded software engineering positions. Should I focus more on electrical and hardware knowledge along with some coding skills? Is there a significant emphasis on leetcode and DSA in this field?
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DSA is really important, especially in software engineering for embedded systems. It helps to understand algorithms and data structures when you have limited memory and resources. However, in the real world, leetcode isn't very useful unless you're preparing for specific interview styles that focus on it. It varies depending on the role, but you should have a good grasp of electrical, hardware, and software skills, just not necessarily expert-level in each.
I totally get that! DSA was one of my favorite classes. I think being familiar with it is great. In terms of embedded interviews specifically, do you think I should expect to tackle more leetcode-style questions?