Software is Eating the World: A Conversation with Nvidia's Abhishek

In today's episode we have Abhishek, Engineering Manager of Autonomous Driving (Perception) at NVIDIA. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this interview are solely those of the podcast guest, and do not reflect the official policy or position of his or her employer. This interview is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only Follow Culture of Code ➡️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/FelixThea ➡️ Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast... ➡️ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0fqIsZc... Show notes 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Abhishek explains computational research and its role in his career 02:22 The shift from computational research to software engineering 03:56 Abhishek's academic journey from mechanical engineering to software engineering 04:03 The role of software in various fields, not just computer science 06:07 The pervasiveness of software engineering and its career prospects 06:47 Abhishek's observations on the role of software in different fields and careers 08:43 The impact of software skills on education and future job requirements 09:19 Abhishek's advice on preparing for the changing job market 12:03 Specializing vs. being a generalist in software engineering 13:50 How to identify solid ground in the ever-changing tech industry 15:35 Abhishek's thoughts on the most profitable industry of our time 16:08 Successful transitions from software engineering to other roles in the tech industry 18:57 The importance of adaptability and continuous learning in the tech industry 19:22 Abhishek shares his thoughts on how to stay nimble and capable of diving into new areas on demand 22:58 The role of a strong math and physics background in software engineering 25:58 The interview process in tech companies and its potential evolution 26:51 Abhishek's perspective on common myths about management roles in tech 30:09 Wrap-up