Career description
A software engineer is a person who develops and creates new software and makes modifications in presently available software tools and programmes. This job needs a thorough knowledge of computers, business functions and related information technology aspects. So the person can work according to the necessities of industry.
How to Become Software Engineer
A degree (bachelor or graduate level) in computer science is a basic requirement for becoming a software engineer. The software engineer job need an excellent command over various design methodologies and code language. Source code writing is a normal function of this job. However, a particular degree from technology institutes in computer science would be helpful to get good placement.
Software Engineer Courses, Training Programme
The interested people who have degree in computer science or not having a formal degree can go for short-term courses of software engineer. Many institutes and state universities are running advance programmes in this field. Apart from computer skills, knowledge of latest technology that is being introduced in market time to time is a must thing. Such knowledge can be obtained through orientation programmes.
Software Engineer School/College/Education
Those who want to make a successful career as software engineer should belong to science stream to get admission in graduate course of computer science. A master degree in IT and computer technology could give you an edge. For this purpose, you can go to any well-known institute of this field.
Top 5 School/College/University
Florida Institute of Technology
Michigan Technological Institute
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Stanford University
Software Engineer Job Opportunity/Recruitment/Salaries
The field of Computer technology is full of job opportunities and progress. A fresh graduate of a reputed institute can get $45,000 to $60,000 per annum and after 3-4 years of experience, the salaries and perks will be hiked. Engineers also get promotions as senior software engineers that not only raise up salaries but other compensations and benefits as well.
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hi,
iam rajesh right now iam doing m.b.a ..iwant to go software field …is it passible or not…
I will be giving my XII Science exam in Feb 2012 and then will give CET,I want to pursue my career as a Software Engineer,should i do BE,which college is good in Mumbai. Also I would like to know on BCA and MCA, will this course be of help to me.
Thanks