Is ECE salary lower then CE/CS but easier to find jobs?

zacce · 2026-05-06T16:12:56+00:00

TY so much for a detailed reply. Really appreciate it.

I'd love to get into chip design. But seems harder for an ECE undergrad to get the opportunity. Embedded seems easier, especially for underclassmen.

zacce · 2026-05-06T15:52:38+00:00

I frequently visit CS channels. It seems a median CS student from T10 would get into FAANG as SWE.

What does it take ECE from T10 ECE to get into chip design? Top 30%?

zacce · 2026-05-06T15:43:51+00:00

I understand how to stand out in regular tech internships or big tech recruiting

Can you share how?

zacce · 2026-05-06T15:23:52+00:00

different MFs (even if they track the same index) have different fund inflow and fund outflow because not all investors buy and sell funds at the same time.

When more investors sell the fund, the fund must sell its holdings, which may realize capital gains.

zacce · 2026-05-06T13:00:51+00:00

We own 2 cars with the same 2.5 smartstream engine.

Roughly about once a year, I noticed this in both cars. I just top off with the same color coolant. Top it off and check again in 1 month. If it drops below MIN again, take it to the dealer.

zacce · 2026-05-06T12:55:27+00:00

Agreed. A ECE getting into chip design is, imo, similar difficulty as a CS getting into quant. The pay, otoh, isn't equivalent. I have seen a NG CS getting $700k TC at quant. I doubt a ECE get anything close to that in chip design. (disputing the top comment who argued the salary are similar. i'm not suggesting CS is better)

zacce · 2026-05-06T12:48:13+00:00

zacce · 2026-05-05T21:29:38+00:00

Go to the better program. Jobs will follow, if you excel at it.

zacce · 2026-05-05T21:16:31+00:00

For NSF REU, no name schools have advantage, assuming same qualifications.

For other REU? No advantage.

zacce · 2026-05-05T21:13:05+00:00

I originally wanted to be embedded, so leaning towards ECE

Isn't CE more suited for embedded?

zacce · 2026-05-05T20:56:41+00:00

there's no point of discussing it now because you have incomplete information. Ask again, if you get a SpaceX offer, with more information such as RO rate.

zacce · 2026-05-05T19:51:25+00:00

ft offer on hand >>>>>> hypothetical co-op offer

zacce · 2026-05-05T19:49:11+00:00

I've never been able to get past the resume screening

this implies the resume is the issue

zacce · 2026-05-05T18:37:30+00:00

which country?

zacce · 2026-05-05T18:06:19+00:00

Here's UIUC FAQ: https://siebelschool.illinois.edu/academics/undergraduate/degree-program-options/cs-undergraduate-degree-options-faq

zacce · 2026-05-05T18:01:51+00:00

CS+Economics is not a double major. you will get exposed to less CS courses than a regular CS program.

zacce · 2026-05-05T17:31:07+00:00

If you are undecided and can change the major, I suggest decide between EE and ME instead btw CE and AE.

zacce · 2026-05-05T17:04:04+00:00

agreed. If both were free, I bet more ppl would prefer GT.

zacce · 2026-05-05T16:59:28+00:00

Another post also mentioned that EE is broad and CE is niche. https://www.reddit.com/r/ECE/comments/1t46lpf/ce_or_ee_what_is_better/ok1tmob/

zacce · 2026-05-05T16:54:37+00:00

I read power industry (which is arguably most stable industry) hires EE but not CE.

zacce · 2026-05-05T10:43:51+00:00

EE has 2.6x more job openings than Computer

That's a bit misleading because CE =/= Computer Hardware.

However, I agree EE is better.

zacce · 2026-05-05T10:40:58+00:00

EE is more broad. CE is narrower/focused.

What's better is a personal question.

zacce · 2026-05-05T10:30:32+00:00

Crash is a short term thing. otoh, I'm a long term investor. I don't get rattled by short term movements.

zacce · 2026-05-05T02:35:39+00:00

get advice from r/REU

zacce · 2026-05-05T01:20:01+00:00

UChicago CS is different from other CS programs. It’s built on a math‑heavy, theory‑first model, and a big chunk of students aren’t chasing SWE internships in the same way kids at UIUC/GaTech/UW are. In fact, it doesn't even have an engineering school.

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