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Embedded Development: An Overview of the Field and Getting Started
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Embedded Development: An Overview of the Field and Getting Started

  • Date: 13.05.2026
  • Time: 19:00 - 20:30
  • Format: Online
  • Price: Free of charge
  • Language: Ukrainian
  • Venue: Details via the link

About event

Embedded engineers are among the most in-demand roles on the Ukrainian job market. 80% of job openings remain unfilled for months. On average, there are 7–9 applications per job posting—10 times fewer than for a developer position in traditional IT. This webinar is a starting point for technical specialists who are considering a transition to embedded systems but don’t yet have a clear understanding of what the field entails, whether there’s a place for their background, and where to actually begin. In 1.5 hours with a practicing engineer, we’ll break down how the industry works, where specialists are employed, and what the path to entry looks like. What to Expect from the Webinar
  • How Embedded Systems Differ from Other IT Fields and Why It’s Important to Understand This Before Making the Switch
  • Where Embedded Engineers Actually Work: IoT, Automotive, Defense Tech, Industrial Automation—Specific Sectors and Tasks
  • Tools, languages, and platforms: C/C++, ARM, RTOS, microcontrollers—what’s used in real-world work
  • Is your knowledge sufficient to get started—an honest, no-nonsense assessment
  • A practical path to entry: from your first project to working in the industry
  • Live Q&A
What You’ll Get
  • A comprehensive overview of the embedded field: technologies, sectors, roles, and real-world challenges.
  • An honest assessment — what you already have and what you need to acquire to confidently enter the field.
  • A practical roadmap — a concrete path from your current background to your first project or position in the industry.
  • Answers to your questions — in a live Q&A with a speaker who has been working in the field for over 10 years.
Who Will Benefit Developers (backend, frontend, mobile)—those who want to work closer to the “hardware” and understand that IT experience can be an advantage rather than a hindrance. Engineers and testers—technical specialists for whom it is important to understand the internal logic of devices and how software interacts with electronics. Specialists with a background in C/C++ or electronics — those who want to organize their existing knowledge, understand modern practices, and hear insights from a practitioner. Participation requirements
  • You work in a technical field
  • You live and work in Ukraine
  • You can be online for 1.5 hours on May 13
  • You are willing to provide feedback after the event
  • Participation is free thanks to support from the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
Speaker — Oleksandr Ivanchuk — Hardware Design Engineer and instructor at Beetroot Academy Has been working in Embedded since 2014. His portfolio includes a platform for the cars of the future (Sweden), interior devices for the automotive industry (China), and medical devices for healthcare personnel (Netherlands). Over 11 years of experience in the field—from industrial solutions to international product teams.

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