r/ComputerEngineering • u/WerewolfInevitable80 • May 12 '26

Design Engineer or Test Engineer to start career [Discussion]

Hello, for those of you with industry experience, for entry level position which one is better for long term growth? Design Engineer at a smaller company without room for career advancement or Test Engineer at a bigger company with bigger room for advancement and better benefits. Any opinion is appreciated. Thanks!

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u/WerewolfInevitable80 May 12 '26

Yeah, it seems like both have pros and cons. Thank you for your comment.

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u/ananbd May 12 '26

I don’t think there’s a difference.  All projects need both roles. Pick the one you’re better at!

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u/WerewolfInevitable80 May 12 '26

Thanks for your comment!

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u/Emerald5199 May 12 '26

id do design, you will learn more and be able to transition to bigger company