working as a software engineer

Working as a software engineer , software engineers apply traditional principles of computer science and engineering to create, test, and evaluate software applications and systems. More granularly, describes the typical tasks in this high-growth profession:

·         Analyze the needs of users in regards to specific software

·         Make recommendations related to existing software

·         Design software components and then determine how each will work in conjunction with one another

·         Ensure that a piece of software continues to function properly by performing routine analysis and maintenance

·         Create instructional materials that help other software engineers or developers utilize the existing software or create software of their own

·         Collaborate with other software engineers or team members to help achieve a common goal.

Software engineers can pursue unique specializations in their discipline, including:

·         Games and entertainment systems – A software engineer who specializes in games and entertainment systems can expect to design an application or game, as well as the software utilized by the platform on which the entertainment runs.

·         Digital and embedded systems – These engineers work on the design and implementation of embedded systems, which are computer systems with dedicated functions in a larger mechanical or electrical system. Embedded systems are ubiquitous among electronic devices today, from cellphones to household appliances and medical devices.

·         Modeling and simulation – Modeling and simulation comprise an emerging discipline which is crucial to making research cost-effective. It requires software engineers to design or maintain applications or programs which simulate specific processes without actual testing. Modeling and simulation helps acquire useful information and allows for efficient decision-making without a significant development process.

·         Software project management – Because software engineers often find themselves working within a team, they may be responsible for management of the greater project itself. This requires a detailed knowledge of the specific tasks, as well as the ability to manage individual members to help facilitate the process.

·         Networking software engineering – This specialization of software engineering largely focuses on networking and distributed systems, including network architecture, network programming and analysis, and transport and application layer protocols. Engineers in this field typically perform tasks related to network security, as well.