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Software Engineer
Build the products used by billions
Typical pay
₹6L–₹50L+ per year
To first job
6–18 months
Difficulty
Focused
Software engineering is the highest-demand skill of our generation. You write code that solves real problems — from banking apps to space rockets. The best part: you don't need a fancy college degree. What you need is the ability to build things and solve problems.
Step by step
Your roadmap
1
Foundation
0–3 months- Pick one language: Python or JavaScript. Don't switch.
- Learn variables, loops, functions, and data structures.
- Solve 50 easy problems on LeetCode or HackerRank.
- Build 2 tiny projects (calculator, to-do app).
2
Build real things
3–8 months- Learn Git, HTML/CSS basics, and one framework (React or Django).
- Build 3 projects from scratch — not tutorials.
- Put everything on GitHub with clean READMEs.
- Learn SQL basics and deploy one project online (free on Vercel/Railway).
3
Get job-ready
8–15 months- Solve 150+ LeetCode problems (easy + medium).
- Study System Design basics for senior roles.
- Apply to 30–50 companies. Intern first if needed.
- Do mock interviews on Pramp or InterviewBit.
What you'll get good at
Skills you build
DSASystem DesignReact / Node.jsSQLGitCloud basics
Where it leads
Roles you can land
Frontend Engineer
Backend Engineer
Full-Stack Developer
DevOps Engineer
Mobile Developer
Let's be honest
Myths vs. reality
You need a CS degree from IIT/NIT
Companies hire on skills and portfolio. Many top engineers are self-taught.
You need to know 5 languages
Master one language deeply. Breadth comes later.
Start here
Where to learn
The Odin ProjectFree
CS50 by HarvardFree
LeetCodeFree
Apna College (YouTube)Free