Need some guidance in career path 🙏
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I’m a 2nd year ECE student and I’m currently on my 12-week summer break. I’m really trying to use this time to seriously improve my skills and figure out a clear direction in the VLSI/semiconductor field.
Right now I’m learning:
Verilog
ASIC basics
FPGA basics
Digital Design Computer Architecture (DDCA)
In college I’ve done:
Digital Logic Design
Basic Digital Electronics (MOSFETs, BJTs, etc.)
I’m still pretty early in this path, so I had a few questions and would really appreciate any advice from people already working or studying in this area:
What should I focus on next to move toward VLSI/ASIC roles?
What kind of projects actually help for internships at this stage?
Should I focus more on RTL/FPGA projects first, or start learning verification/timing too?
What are realistic internship opportunities for someone in 2nd year?
Any mistakes you made early on that I should avoid?
I’m just trying to build the right foundation and not waste time going in the wrong direction.
Any advice, roadmap, or even personal experience would really mean a lot 🙏
Thanks in advance!