TechnologyHigh Demand
Software Engineer
Design, develop, and maintain software applications and systems. Work with cutting-edge technologies to solve complex problems.
Salary RangeUSD 80,000 - 150,000/year
Growth Outlook25% growth expected by 2032
A Day in the Life
You'll write code, participate in code reviews, attend stand-up meetings, collaborate with product managers, and continuously learn new technologies.
Key Skills & Competencies
Programming (Python, Java, JavaScript)
Problem Solving
System Design
Version Control (Git)
How to Build Your Pathway
Projects
- Build a full-stack web application
- Contribute to open-source projects
- Create a mobile app
- Develop a REST API
Internships
- Software Engineering Intern at tech companies
- Backend Developer Intern
- Full-stack Development roles
Certifications
- AWS Certified Developer
- Google Cloud Professional
- Meta Frontend Developer
Suggested Majors
- Computer Science
- Software Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
- Cybersecurity
- Information Technology
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Robotics / Mechatronics
- Aerospace Engineering
- Applied Mathematics
- Physics
- Bioinformatics
- FinTech (Financial Technology)
- UI/UX Design
- Game Design
- Animation / VFX
- Mathematics
Common Industries
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