Career Path - Software Engineer by Matthew Havas https://padlet.com/mhavas17/careerpath en-us 2016-12-14 19:15:43 UTC 2025-03-14 08:34:21 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Diskette.png Salary mhavas17 https://padlet.com/mhavas17/careerpath/wish/143713686
  • Starting
    • $57,502
  • Potential
    • $119,520
  • National Average
    • $80,000

    • "Software Engineer Salary." Software Engineer Salary. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Dec. 2016.
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    ]]>     2016-12-14 19:41:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mhavas17/careerpath/wish/143713686     Education mhavas17 https://padlet.com/mhavas17/careerpath/wish/143713742
  • Bachelor's in Computer Science, or Master's for experienced careers.
  • College
    • Computer Science and Engineering of University of Michigan
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology


    • "How to Become a Software Engineer - Career Information, Education & Degree Requirements - Peterson's CollegeQuest.com." CollegeQuest. N.p., 01 Apr. 2014. Web. 14 Dec. 2016.
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    ]]>     2016-12-14 19:41:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mhavas17/careerpath/wish/143713742     Experience mhavas17 https://padlet.com/mhavas17/careerpath/wish/143713783
  • Previous knowledge of computers and code
  • Typically 1-4 years of previous experience required
  • Math, Science and Engineering courses are required to obtain a Computer Science degree

    • "Undergraduate Program in Computer Science." Undergraduate Program in Computer Science. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Dec. 2016.
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    ]]>     2016-12-14 19:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mhavas17/careerpath/wish/143713783     Description mhavas17 https://padlet.com/mhavas17/careerpath/wish/143713868 A Software Engineer uses a multitude of code languages to develop programs for clients or a project the engineer is working for in their company.
    • Write code to create applications
    • Use code debuggers
    • Test software
    • Compose software for clients
    • Works in design and development
    • Create software for physical components (infotainment systems)

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  • Starts at entry level
  • Can advance up to become a software architect or project manager
  • Entry level typically starts out writing code
  • Software Engineer > Senior Software Engineer or Software Architect

    • "How to Become a Software Engineer - Career Information, Education & Degree Requirements - Peterson's CollegeQuest.com." CollegeQuest. N.p., 01 Apr. 2014. Web. 14 Dec. 2016.
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    ]]>     2016-12-14 19:42:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mhavas17/careerpath/wish/143713942     Future mhavas17 https://padlet.com/mhavas17/careerpath/wish/144377341
  • Number of jobs in 2014: 1,114,000
  • 2014-2024 Outlook: 17%
  • Employment Change 2014-2024: 186,000

    • "Summary." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, n.d. Web. 19 Dec. 2016.
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