School of Engineering and Computer Science

Careers in Computer Engineering

A career in computer engineering can lead to various settings in academia, research, industry, government, and private and business organizations.

Here are just a few career areas in computing:

• Computer Design and Engineering – this area would involve designing electronic components such as computer circuits and microchips.
• Computer Architecture – this area would involve designing the central processing unit, integrating it into a complete system including memory and input/output devices.
• Networks and Network Security – this area would involve implementing communication between computers using networks and ensuring security between and within computers using network.
• Software Applications – this area would involve designing computer programs for specific purposes – for example, medical monitoring software and inventory control software.