computer engineering
Engineering discipline that combines computer science with electrical engineering to develop computer hardware and software. Computer engineering occupies itself with electronics, software design, and the integration of hardware and software.
computer engineering — engineering discipline that combines computer science with electrical engineering to develop computer hardware and software. Computer engineering occupies itself with electronics, software design, and the integration of hardware and software. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 53.12/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. ESCO classifies it as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 9 occupations in our catalogue, including application engineer, automation engineer, automation engineering technician, and cloud DevOps engineer.
Occupations that require computer engineering
Showing top 9 of 9 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.
Frequently asked questions
What is computer engineering?
Engineering discipline that combines computer science with electrical engineering to develop computer hardware and software. Computer engineering occupies itself with electronics, software design, and the integration of hardware and software.
What category of skill is computer engineering?
ESCO classifies computer engineering under the knowledge category, specifically in the electronics and automation subcategory.
Is computer engineering an AI-durable skill?
McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 53.12/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. Prioritise this skill only when it directly enables paid work today — plan for AI to absorb more of it every year.
Which jobs require computer engineering?
In our catalogue, 9 occupations list computer engineering as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include application engineer, automation engineer, automation engineering technician, cloud DevOps engineer, mechatronics engineering technician, smart home engineer.
How transferable is computer engineering between industries?
ESCO tags computer engineering as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.
Is computer engineering the same as science of computer engineering?
Yes — computer engineering is also known as science of computer engineering, computer software development, integration of hardware and software, software design, discipline of computer engineering, computer hardware development, engineering of computers, or field of computer engineering. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.
How can I learn computer engineering?
The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands computer engineering and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.