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
β All 139 lessons expert reviewed
Your route. Follow the path in order and finish the capstone before you apply. Your goal is a portfolio project and interview practice you can show in the next few months.
Industry 5.0 Β· this path teaches 0 of 3 pillars
+ π€ Human-centred: add I50-HUM+ π± Sustainable: add I50-SUS+ π‘οΈ Resilient: add I50-RES
1. Foundation
3 packs Β· 85 hours
The base every pack after it builds on.
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1
C programming CPR-01 Beginner
32 hours 12 lessons π 5 library resources β Expert reviewed β 6 interview questions
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2
Python programming FND-01 Beginner
37 hours 15 lessons π 4 free certifications π 8 library resources β Expert reviewed β 18 interview questions
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3
Developer toolkit: command line, Git and AI coding assistants FND-02 Beginner
16 hours 8 lessons π 1 free certification π 8 library resources β Expert reviewed β 11 interview questions
2. Core skills
3 packs Β· 98 hours
The skills the job is made of.
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4
C++ programming CPP-01 Beginner
32 hours 12 lessons π 5 library resources β Expert reviewed β 6 interview questions
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5
Data structures and algorithms DSA-01 Beginner
36 hours 12 lessons π 1 free certification π 5 library resources β Expert reviewed β 6 interview questions
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6
Linux and networking LNX-01 Beginner
30 hours 11 lessons π 1 free certification π 4 library resources β Expert reviewed β 6 interview questions
3. Specialise
4 packs Β· 118 hours
The depth that sets you apart in interviews.
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7
Rust programming RST-01 Beginner
34 hours 12 lessons π 4 library resources β Expert reviewed β 6 interview questions
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8
Shell and PowerShell scripting SHL-01 Beginner
28 hours 12 lessons π 1 free certification π 4 library resources β Expert reviewed β 6 interview questions
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9
Cybersecurity fundamentals SEC-01 Beginner
27 hours 11 lessons π 3 free certifications π 7 library resources β Expert reviewed β 6 interview questions
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10
Cryptography SEC-06 Advanced
29 hours 10 lessons π 4 library resources β Expert reviewed β 6 interview questions
4. Prove it
2 packs Β· 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 β Expert reviewed β 8 interview questions
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12
Career readiness: portfolio, resume and interviews CAR-01 Beginner
26 hours 15 lessons π 1 free certification β Expert reviewed β 24 interview questions
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