Software development
Systems Software Engineer (C, C++ and Rust)
Also called: C++ Developer, Rust Developer, Embedded Software Developer, Performance Engineer
Writes the fast, close-to-the-machine code: operating-system tools, engines, drivers and performance-critical services.
- Skill Packs
- 12
- Class hours
- 351
- At 6 hours a week
- about 15 months
- Free certifications
- 12
- Library resources
- 54
- Interview questions
- 109
✓ All 139 lessons expert reviewed
Your route. Start in your first or second year. Take the foundation packs alongside your degree, add the pack for your own branch, and use the long breaks for the core and specialise packs.
Industry 5.0 · this path teaches 0 of 3 pillars
+ 🤝 Human-centred: add I50-HUM+ 🌱 Sustainable: add I50-SUS+ 🛡️ Resilient: add I50-RES
1. Foundation
3 packs · 85 hours
The base every pack after it builds on.
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1
C programming CPR-01 Beginner
32 hours 12 lessons 📚 5 library resources ✓ Expert reviewed ❓ 6 interview questions
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2
Python programming FND-01 Beginner
37 hours 15 lessons 🎓 4 free certifications 📚 8 library resources ✓ Expert reviewed ❓ 18 interview questions
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3
Developer toolkit: command line, Git and AI coding assistants FND-02 Beginner
16 hours 8 lessons 🎓 1 free certification 📚 8 library resources ✓ Expert reviewed ❓ 11 interview questions
2. Core skills
3 packs · 98 hours
The skills the job is made of.
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4
C++ programming CPP-01 Beginner
32 hours 12 lessons 📚 5 library resources ✓ Expert reviewed ❓ 6 interview questions
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5
Data structures and algorithms DSA-01 Beginner
36 hours 12 lessons 🎓 1 free certification 📚 5 library resources ✓ Expert reviewed ❓ 6 interview questions
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6
Linux and networking LNX-01 Beginner
30 hours 11 lessons 🎓 1 free certification 📚 4 library resources ✓ Expert reviewed ❓ 6 interview questions
3. Specialise
4 packs · 118 hours
The depth that sets you apart in interviews.
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7
Rust programming RST-01 Beginner
34 hours 12 lessons 📚 4 library resources ✓ Expert reviewed ❓ 6 interview questions
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8
Shell and PowerShell scripting SHL-01 Beginner
28 hours 12 lessons 🎓 1 free certification 📚 4 library resources ✓ Expert reviewed ❓ 6 interview questions
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9
Cybersecurity fundamentals SEC-01 Beginner
27 hours 11 lessons 🎓 3 free certifications 📚 7 library resources ✓ Expert reviewed ❓ 6 interview questions
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10
Cryptography SEC-06 Advanced
29 hours 10 lessons 📚 4 library resources ✓ Expert reviewed ❓ 6 interview questions
4. Prove it
2 packs · 50 hours
A capstone project, then portfolio, resume and interview practice.
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11
Capstone project CAP-01 Advanced
24 hours 9 lessons ✓ Expert reviewed ❓ 8 interview questions
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12
Career readiness: portfolio, resume and interviews CAR-01 Beginner
26 hours 15 lessons 🎓 1 free certification ✓ Expert reviewed ❓ 24 interview questions
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