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Software Engineer Overview and Insights

A software engineer uses computer science principles to develop software. They design, test, and develop programs, create diagrams for programmers, and ensure programs work through testing and maintenance. A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field is required, while a master's degree is preferred. Software engineers work in software companies or computer design firms in teams either in an office or remotely. The field is growing and offers opportunities for career advancement, with average salaries ranging from $73,730 to $120,950 depending on experience.

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Software Engineer Overview and Insights

A software engineer uses computer science principles to develop software. They design, test, and develop programs, create diagrams for programmers, and ensure programs work through testing and maintenance. A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field is required, while a master's degree is preferred. Software engineers work in software companies or computer design firms in teams either in an office or remotely. The field is growing and offers opportunities for career advancement, with average salaries ranging from $73,730 to $120,950 depending on experience.

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SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

KAYLA MCGEE

WHAT IS A SOFTWARE ENGINEER?


A person who use computer science principles into
development of software

A software engineer is not the same as a programmer

JOB DUTIES
Design, test, and develop software
Create diagrams to show programmers to write code
Confirm programs work functionally through maintenance
and test

EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS


Bachelors Degree(Required)

Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics,


Software Engineering

Master Degree(Preferred)
Technical Skills

Programming

C, C++, Java, Java Script, Python

Problem solving skills

SALARY
Lowest salary: $73,730
Average starting salary: $95,510
Highest salary: $120,950

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Software companies or computer system designs
Work fulltime(40+ week)
Work in teams
Work in office(or away)

OUTLOOK
Employment

Increased by 38% from 2006 to 2016


California has the highest employment while New York has the least
Top paying states

California, New Hampshire, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey

Some foreign countries offer lower wages


Bigger opportunities to advance in the field

SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS
Computer Information Scientists
Computer Network Engineers
Information Security Analysts
Mathematicians

SOFTWARE VS HARDWARE
Hardware specialize in hard drive

CD-ROM, Computer monitor, printer, video card

Software is known as applications

Microsoft Word or Excel


Firewall Applications: Norton & McAfee

QUESTIONS?
What is your thoughts about becoming a software engineer?
Other questions?

REFERENCES
How Much Can a Software Developer Expect to Get Paid? (n.d.).
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Summary. (n.d.). Retrieved April 23, 2016, from


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15-1133 Software Developers, Systems Software. (n.d.). Retrieved April


23, 2016, from [Link]

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