Interesting Computer Science Jobs?

mattskent writes "I'm currently a junior in college working towards my Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. As such, I'm starting to look pretty seriously at jobs in the IT/Computer Science field. I've spent plenty of time working entry-level IT jobs doing various kinds of help desk type work, and so most of the exposure I've had to the field is related to support of other people's computers. I enjoy helping other people out, but I'd rather not be plugging things in and restarting computers the rest of my life. Although the possibility is growing on me, I don't think I would particularly love to write code all day for a living either. What are some interesting jobs that you've had or heard of that I could look into fresh out of college with a Computer Science degree?"

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[SirLurksAlot]

Are you a "people" person? All those introverted geeks need to talk to each other, make decisions and agree on stuff. Something that they (on average) do very poorly. You would have a career in product marketing, since you understand the geeks and can talk to them.

Oh great, set him up for an eventual meeting with the Bobs!

Well-well look. I already told you: I deal with the god damn customers so the engineers don't have to. I have people skills; I am good at dealing with people. Can't you understand that? What the hell is wrong with you people?

Given the current business climate...

[mnemotronic]

Things being what they are, I suggest a modified set of goals. Rather than concentrating on "the ideal" computer science job, set your sites a bit lower -- like "anything that could have an electron". Might I suggest:

• Writing malware for the Russian mafia.
• Working for US Customs & Border Patrol as a data-napper.
• Developing a super-ultra-long numeric math package to assist in calculating how much it'll take to bail out US businesses.
• Work to protect US cyber-resources from Chinese attacks by developing anti-P2P and anti-filesharing tools.
• Grinding up & recycling old PCs to make new PCs.
• Grinding up & recycling old mortgage brokers to make weasel food. (or would that be considered weasel-abuse?)