System Programming Mastery Program
Build the foundational skills that power everything from operating systems to embedded devices. Our comprehensive program takes you from programming basics to advanced system-level development.
Real Systems, Real Skills
System programming isn't just about writing code — it's about understanding how computers actually work. You'll dive deep into memory management, process control, and hardware interaction while building practical projects that demonstrate genuine expertise.
Our approach focuses on hands-on learning with real-world applications. Instead of theoretical exercises, you'll work on actual system components, debug real problems, and create solutions that perform efficiently at the lowest levels of computing.
- Memory management and pointer manipulation techniques
- Operating system interfaces and system calls
- Network programming and inter-process communication
- Performance optimization and debugging strategies
- Embedded systems and microcontroller programming
Three Learning Tracks
Choose your path based on your background and career goals. Each track builds comprehensive understanding while focusing on specific application areas.
Systems Foundation
Perfect for developers moving from higher-level languages. Covers C programming fundamentals, memory management, and basic operating system concepts. You'll build command-line tools and understand how programs actually execute.
Advanced Systems
For experienced programmers ready for complex challenges. Focuses on kernel programming, device drivers, and performance-critical applications. Projects include building a simple operating system kernel and network server implementations.
Embedded Specialization
Hardware-focused track covering microcontroller programming, real-time systems, and IoT development. You'll work with actual embedded hardware, sensors, and wireless communication protocols.
Learn from Industry Veterans
Our instructors bring decades of real-world experience from embedded systems, operating system development, and high-performance computing.
Kaspar Lindström
Spent 12 years developing real-time systems for automotive applications. Before that, worked on embedded Linux distributions and contributed to several open-source kernel modules. Known for making complex memory management concepts accessible to new system programmers.
Nora Eriksen
Led firmware development teams at two major IoT companies. Her projects power millions of connected devices worldwide. Specializes in optimizing code for resource-constrained environments and debugging hardware-software integration issues.
Sofia Andersson
Built high-throughput network processing systems for financial trading platforms. Expert in socket programming, protocol implementation, and performance optimization. Her background includes both user-space applications and kernel-level networking code.
Start Your Journey
Applications for our Fall 2025 cohort open in June. The intensive program runs from September through February 2026, with flexible evening and weekend options available.
Skills Assessment
Complete our programming evaluation to determine the best track for your background. Takes about 2 hours and includes both coding exercises and technical questions.
Program Selection
Choose your learning track and schedule format. We offer both intensive weekday sessions and extended weekend programs to fit different lifestyles and commitments.
Development Setup
Get your development environment configured with our recommended tools and virtual machines. We provide detailed setup guides and troubleshooting support.