Have you ever wondered what a computer science engineer is really doing in 2025? Do you think it’s just writing line after line of code? The reality is much more complex — and also much more interesting — than most people imagine.
In this post (and in the accompanying video), I’ll tell you from within what it really means to be a computer science engineer today. Not just technical things, but also human, creative and strategic aspects. Yes, being a computer science engineer is not just programming.
In 2025, a computer engineer may be able to do:
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
Although the technical foundation is important (data structures, networks, databases, etc.), what really makes a difference in the workplace are other skills that are rarely taught in class:
❌ Myth: Only geniuses can study computer engineering.
✅ Reality: It’s more about constancy, curiosity and a desire to solve problems than being “a prodigy since childhood”.
❌ Myth: You will spend your whole life programming alone in a dark room.
✅ Reality: Many jobs involve collaboration, creativity and even contact with clients.
❌ Myth: It’s a career without creativity.
✅ Reality: Solving complex problems elegantly is pure form of creativity.
