What can I do with a major in software engineering?

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Companies:
Lockheed Martin
Thomson Reuters
Revenue Solutions, Inc.

Titles:
Software Engineer
Software Engineering Associate
Engineer

Search for employers hiring graduates in your major

Employers in NY: 7,946
Employers in US: 125,090

 

Explore the numerous career fields related to your major

Software
Areas
Employers

Developers
Sales departments 

Sample occupations

Stay up to date on technology.
Be familiar with government hiring procedures.

Business
Areas

Software Development
Technician
Computer and information systems management

Employers

For-profit and non-profit businesses/agencies

Sample occupations

Obtain an advanced degree in Business or Management.
Seek out and complete internships.
Join relevant clubs and organizations.
Stay up to date on technology.

Government
Areas

Software Development
Technician

Employers

Government agencies
Armed Forces

Sample occupations

Seek out and complete internships.
Join relevant clubs and organizations.
Stay up to date on technology.
Be familiar with government hiring procedures.

Education
Areas

Teaching
Research

Employers

High schools
Colleges/Universities 

Sample occupations

Seek out teaching experience with teaching assistant positions and/or tutoring.
Obtain an advanced degree in Education.
Many colleges and universities require a Ph.D. in field.
Stay up to date on technology.

General information and strategies

  • Continue to study after formal instruction ends to stay up to date on new and upcoming technology.
  • Enhance problem-solving and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Be familiar with government hiring procedures.
  • Develop excellent writing, oral presentation, accounting, and budgeting skills.
  • Obtain an advanced degree in Business or Management.
  • Seek out and complete internships.
  • Join relevant clubs and organizations.