Career in C/C++

By | February 21, 2024

In this article, we will discuss the various opportunities available to a person who is well-equipped with the necessary skills in C / C ++ language.

C and C ++ programming languages ​​are old, but still popular among computer science people. Even a person with a non-technical background has heard of these languages. C is popular due to its main features. C is a constant requirement that every programmer is expected to be familiar with.

These are different types of jobs that will help you to make a career in C / C ++.

  1. Junior Programmer :

    As a junior programmer, we can start a career. With the infant stage of coding, we have required at least 3-4 years of coding experience to upgrade to the senior level. The junior Programmer needs basic coding, debugging, reviewing codes, and technical documentation.

  2. Senior Programmer :

    This post is usually given to programmers with more than 3-4 years of coding experience and a definite level of skill set and expertise. Here we would mentor and train junior programmers, we might even have to interact with your client if we were given the responsibility to coach them.

  3. Software Developer :

    This post would require you to create and market your software. It is a respectable position that can be bagged by a person from a person who completed his degree from a technical or non-technical background.

  4. Quality Analyst :

    This post will require you to analyze every aspect of the designated software designed by a software developer

  5. C / C++ Analyzer :

    You would be concerned with the design, development, and implementation of computer programs in C and C++. You have to essentially be familiar with the latest technologies that are reigning in the market and develop your software such that it meets the requirements and demands of the users with a competitive edge over programs developed by your rival companies.

  6. Programming Architect :

    As a C/C++ programming architect, we would like to fulfill the criterion of a software engineer with more than 5 years of work experience and have the certificate of development of as many projects in C and C++ as possible.

  7. Game Programmer :

    This post would entail you to fulfill the criterion either of a software engineer or computer scientist who essentially develops codebases for gaming-relevant software, such as game development tools.

    Nevertheless, we could develop your games and sell them on the Play Store or Apple Store if we don’t have a degree to work for a gaming company.

  8. Backend Developer :

    Also called a server-side developer, your task would entail carrying on all the off-page activities of your company’s website. Your primary focus would be on the database management system, scripting, and architecture of your company’s website.

  9. Database Developer :

    This position is required in almost every company as it is of utmost importance to maintain a database for an organization to function. The position of a database developer is high in demand. Your task would be to design and modify databases and deal with troubleshooting issues.

  10. Software Developer Engineer :

    This post would require you to carry on all the responsibilities of a software developer in addition to expertise in computer hardware as a software developer engineer. You will be expected to be well-acquainted with the computer architecture system and the digital logic and design of various computer hardware components. Preferably, a person with his B.E/B. tech degree in computer science or information technology is preferred with a few years of working experience.

  11. UNIX Shell Scripting :

    The descent of UNIX OS was because of the C/C++ programming language. There are a lot of opportunities in this field if we are an expert in C and C++ as it only requires to be proficient in one language, that is, the C programming language.

  12. Embedded Engineer :

    One of the striking applications of C is the development of an embedded system as C is closely associated with the machine-level language easily understood by the compiler. As an embedded engineer, we would be expected to develop embedded systems. Your eligibility criteria would be a B.E/B.Tech degree in computer science or information technology. Since C++ is an improvised version of C, C++ finds application in embedded systems as well along with the implementation of features of object-oriented programming.

There are other areas where various opportunities are available for an individual who is equipped with the necessary skills in C / C ++ language, such as Bioinformatician, Computational Biologist, Astronomy, Accounting and Finance.

Salary of C/C++ Programmer –

The amount you make as a C and C ++ programmer depends on your skill level, ability and expertise. In India, the pay scale of C and C ++ programmers ranges from 2 lakh to 30 lakh per year.

C / C ++ is a prerequisite for all other languages. C is the foundation for the development of other programming languages.

If you have doubts related to career in C / C ++, you can ask in the comments section.

Author: Mithlesh Upadhyay

I hold an M.Tech degree in Artificial Intelligence (2023) from Delhi Technological University (DTU) and possess over 4 years of experience. I worked at GeeksforGeeks, leading teams and managing content, including GATE CS, Test Series, Placements, C, and C++. I've also contributed technical content to companies like MarsDev, Tutorialspoint, StudyTonight, TutorialCup, and Guru99. My skill set includes coding, Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA), and Object-Oriented Programming (OOPs). I'm proficient in C++, Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, React.js, Node.js, MongoDB, Django, and Data Science.