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In the age of AI agents, do Embedded Systems Engineers still need to master both Hardware and Firmware, or is one becoming more important?
I have about 2 years of experience in embedded systems and want to get some perspective on where to focus my skills.
Traditionally, embedded systems engineering meant being solid in both hardware (circuit design, microcontrollers) and firmware (low-level programming, RTOS, drivers).
Now with AI agents becoming so advanced and widespread, I'm wondering — is this still the case, or has the industry started shifting priorities? Should I keep building both skillsets equally, or focus more on one given where things seem to be heading?
u/PenSilver7149 — 2 days ago