Ask HN: How to Transition to Embedded Development

I'm interested in the same. Couple relevant threads on the subject:

- Pivot to embedded Linux, pentesting, or robotics? | https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17939239

- What are the tricky parts of Embedded Development | https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=13699289

I don't know the transition part, but as a embedded developer, I would say that you have to be very familiar with C and system software stack. It is almost a must that you can show you have at least some experience playing with ARM/MIPS development boards and boot Linux on them.

I've been spending time learning AVR microcontrollers. Are you saying that learning ARM would be a better use of my time?

You might look into the mbed stuff that ARM is pushing.