Hi! In a nutshell, here are some of the steps you should take in order to pursue a career in a software engineering-

1. Pursue Computer Science Related Fields and Degree- A lot of students choose a bachelor’s degree program in computer science, they study in-depth theoretical concepts of computer science subjects which helps them to understand the principle of software engineering. Data Structures, Algorithms, Web Technology, Computer Networks, Mathematics, Database System, Programming Languages and a lot of major subjects help students to have a comprehensive understanding of software engineering.

2. Learn Programming Languages- Ruby, Java, Python, C++, C, Javascript are some languages you can go with. Get well versed in some of these languages. They are paramount if you want to build a good career.

3. Study Data Structures and Algorithms- An algorithm is a step by step approach to solve a specific problem, whereas data structure is the way of organizing data. These two concepts would help you solve the problem within less amount of time and memory.

4. Enhance Your Skills-You need to keep practicing and you need to keep updating yourself with software updates and new technologies. When you do that, you will be one step ahead of everyone too.

5. Design and Build Software or Projects-There is no point to learn all the concepts theoretically if you don’t know how to use it practically. So, use whatever you have learned and improved your skills by building some software or projects.

6. Do Some Internships-A lot of companies offer internships for students who want to work on industry projects. In internship you would get practical training and real industry exposure where they work on some projects or products related to their skills, you would also learn how to work under a team

7. Start Looking For Job Opportunities and build your portfolio-If you have done all the above things then it’s time to start looking for job opportunities. Create a resume, create a nice profile on different job portals, post your resumes and do the jobs!

This are just some of the points which would tremendously aid you in starting and building a good career in Software engineering. All the best!

Hello there,
To become an efficient Software Engineer,you need to polish your skills. First you need to get admission in any of the top colleges with B.tech Computer Science Engineering. You will learn many programming languages there. You need to design and build software projects. Various internships will gain you experience. Then you can look for good job opportunities. You can also pursue your master's degree in the related field.
Hope this helps you.
Good luck!!