For a fresher transitioning to a software engineer role, prioritize programming languages (Python, Java, JavaScript), problem-solving, data structures, algorithms, Git, databases (SQL, NoSQL), web frameworks (React, Angular), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure). Soft skills and continuous learning are also vital.
If you are interested in getting into this field, then do check out this video about Suyog and how he got his first job through Intellipaat just after completing Advanced Certification in Data Science and AI.