Breaking into Data Engineering as a fresher (ECE background)
Hey everyone,
I’m a BE grad in Electronics & Computer Engineering from a tier 3 college, currently working towards data engineering roles (primarily Pune/Bangalore).
So far I’ve focused on getting comfortable with SQL and Python. Now I’m trying to be more intentional about what to pick up next instead of just following random “DE roadmap” lists.
From what I see, most entry-level roles mention a mix of:
ETL concepts / pipelines
Some exposure to Spark or similar
Basic cloud + data warehousing
What I’m trying to understand is how deep freshers are actually expected to go here vs what’s usually learned on the job.
A couple of things I’d appreciate insight on:
For entry-level roles, what’s the minimum practical stack you’ve seen people get hired with?
Are there certain types of companies that are more realistic starting points for freshers in data engineering?
Appreciate any insights.