IT Career Roadmaps

Discover detailed, step-by-step roadmaps for various roles in the tech industry. Find your path to success.

I. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING GROUP

1. Frontend Engineer

Builds user interfaces for web or applications.

2. Backend Engineer

Develops logic, data processing, and APIs.

3. Full-stack Engineer

Works on both frontend and backend, understands the entire system.

4. Mobile Engineer

Develops applications for Android and iOS.

II. INFRASTRUCTURE & SYSTEMS GROUP

5. System Engineer

Manages servers, internal networks, and IT infrastructure.

6. Network Engineer

Designs, deploys, and operates LAN/WAN networks.

7. DevOps / SRE Engineer

Automates deployment, optimizes CI/CD, and monitors systems.

8. Security Engineer

Protects systems and data from cyber attacks.

III. DATA & AI GROUP

9. Data Engineer

Builds systems to collect, process, and store big data.

10. Machine Learning Engineer

Deploys AI/ML models into real-world products.

11. AI Engineer

Develops intelligent systems (recognition, language processing).

IV. CLOUD GROUP

12. Cloud Engineer

Designs and manages infrastructure on the cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP).

V. OTHER SPECIALIZED ENGINEERING GROUPS

13. API / Integration Engineer

Connects systems via APIs, handles data integration.

14. IoT Engineer

Develops sensor systems and internet-connected devices.

15. Game Engineer

Develops 2D, 3D games using Unity, Unreal Engine.

16. Blockchain Engineer

Develops DApps, smart contracts on Ethereum.

VI. MANAGEMENT & TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP GROUP

17. Technical Lead / Engineering Manager

Leads engineering teams, sets technical direction, designs architecture.

18. Software Architect / System Architect

Designs the overall architecture of large software systems.

VII. CAREER DEVELOPMENT PATH

Stage Typical Role Main Goal
Beginner Junior Engineer Learn and understand the system, programming skills
Intermediate Mid-level Engineer Work independently, improve performance
Advanced Senior Engineer Lead projects, review code, mentor
Management Tech Lead / Architect Design systems, set technical direction
Leadership Engineering Manager / CTO Manage teams, technology strategy