The world today is advancing at a rapid pace. One would blink and there is a new technology in the market. Computer Science and Engineering have given birth to many new job profiles and a thriving industry at large. The workforce that runs the engine of this industry are engineers, particularly, M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering graduates.
Universities like TERNA Osmanabad offer this popular course and have students enroll in it in thousands every year. Students get to choose a specialization area in Computer Science and understand how to apply the learned knowledge in a practical manner. Each CSE specialization allows these students to work in a range of job profiles. There are jobs in Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Game Development, Website Development, and more.
Students who are about to graduate and are confused about what they should choose must refer to the following description of the top seven career options for an M.Tech CSE degree holder.
Career Opportunities After M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering
Most M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering graduates choose to sit for placements and start working. Admittedly, there are many job options for a CSE graduate. Some of the more popular job positions and other options to look into are described below in short along with their average salary.
Software Engineer: Software engineering is a branch of computer science that teaches students how to design and develop software. They create software for applications and also for different computer systems. Their knowledge is also used in the maintenance of the said software and regularly updating it. On an average day, software engineers are talking with clients to understand what they require from the software and their budget. Their software ideas and plans are also communicated to the stakeholders and higher management. Software Engineers have knowledge of coding languages like Python, Java, C++ and object-oriented programming. This role’s average salary is INR 5,98,596 LPA.
Game Developer: According to the name, Game Developers are professionals to creating video games. They give shape to an idea for a video game by creating all aspects of the game. From the visuals to the code and extensively testing it before finally launching it. The range of work done by a Game Developer depends largely on the company they are working at. For instance, at larger companies, the Game Developer would be working in a team on a specialised task only. In smaller companies, the Game Developer would be working in multiple roles. Game Developers generally work with an average pay of INR 4,20,000 LPA.
System Engineer: One popular job position that M.Tech CSE graduates from colleges in Osmanabad work in is System Engineers. System Engineers are given the role of managing the entire lifecycle of computer systems. They start by looking at a system and understanding what is lacking and what needs to be added to it. Thereafter they will go about installing, configuring, testing and also maintaining the systems after installation. System Engineers will ensure the highest level of security in the systems while also making sure the data is backed up and secure. Most companies require System Engineers to have experience in UNIX or LINUX systems along with knowledge of languages like Apache, Ruby, Tomcat etc. These companies also offer average pay of around INR 3,83,605 LPA.
Website Developer: All companies and businesses, today require a website to reflect their offerings and advertise to potential customers. This is done by a Website Developer. It is due to the Web Developer’s effort that websites are not just visually appealing but also easy to navigate. There can be four types of web developers, front end, who works on the visual aspect of the website, back end who works on the coding, and full-stack developers work on both front-end and back-end. There is also a Webmaster who is basically a manager of the websites. They have expert knowledge of HTML, XML and also JavaScript. On average, the salary for this role is around INR 3,21,081 LPA.
AI Researcher: AI Researcher is also known as an AI Engineer. They, as per the name, work in the Artificial Intelligence industry. The responsibilities they handle depend largely on the company they are hired in. Generally, they work with artificial intelligence projects from the planning to the end phase. This is a laborious and time-consuming duty where the AI Researcher works continuously on prototypes, tests them, and makes changes accordingly. This is also a team role where the AI Researcher would work with other professionals in the same position. For this role, one must have M.Tech in computer science and engineering and fluency in programming languages, and knowledge of algorithms. To better do their responsibilities, one can work around INR 20 LPA.
Data Scientist: Data Scientists are the experts of data in a company. They help make sense of the data, find patterns and use it to make predictions to further the business. To do their duties, Data Scientists must possess knowledge of Mathematics, Computer Science, and also Statistics. This is an analytical role where raw data of organizations are processed to help companies take action. These individuals are experts in both technology and numbers. This is a popular job position and many students from engineering colleges in Osmanabad are picking it up as a career choice. If students wish to venture into this competitive field, they can expect to earn around INR 8,67,417 PA.
Competitive Examinations: Along with a regular 9 to 5 job, candidates can also look into preparing for competitive examinations. Examinations to be selected to work in public department jobs and the civil services examinations are the most popular choices in this category. Some examinations one can consider preparing for are UPSC, SSC CGL, military examinations, etc. These exams are highly competitive and thousands of students take them every year. Applicants are tested on their English grammar and comprehension along with basic Mathematics and General Knowledge. Following the written paper there is also a personal interview round. The combined marks of all rounds must meet the cut-offs in order for the candidate to be selected for a job role.
Computer Science and Engineering is a broad field and students are able to work in many capacities. Depending on the specialisation there are many roles where an M.Tech CSE can possibly work as. All of these roles offer different career trajectories and salary graphs. It is always best to talk with seniors or teachers about available job roles to gain an understanding of which job profile fits them best.
