Embedded Systems Career Accelerator: From C Foundations to Firmware Interviews

Foundations: Bit Manipulation (Embedded C – Bit Manipulation)

• Why: Bit-level operations are widely used in embedded/firmware — flags, registers, optimization.

• Course specs: ~3 hours, 6 videos. embedkari.com

• Outcome: Learner can operate confidently with bitwise operators, masking, shifting, etc.

Deep Dive: Master C Pointers

• Why: Pointers (including function pointers, callbacks, linked lists) are crucial in low-level systems and interviews.

• Course specs: 14 lessons so far; covers pointer basics, function pointers & callbacks, linked list problems, interview prep on pointers. embedkari.com

• Outcome: Learner becomes comfortable with pointer mechanics and how data moves internally.

Role-Specific Interview Prep: Firmware Engineer Interview

• Why: Focuses on embedded C plus peripherals (ARM, UART, I2C, SPI) and interview QA. embedkari.com

• Specs: 20 lessons, 6-month access, ~1h18m video for dynamic memory + linked list.

• Outcome: Learner is primed specifically for firmware interview questions and understands domain-specific hardware/firmware topics.

Capstone: Mock Interview & Career Advice

• Why: After preparation, the live mock interview gives real experience + personalized feedback. embedkari.com

• Specs: 1 hour session (online, schedule flexible).

• Outcome: Learner gets exposed to interview scenario, obtains feedback, builds confidence.