January 25, 2011
Jobs in Demand: computer software engineer
Outlook: Employment of computer software engineers is expected to increase 21 percent over the 2008-18 decade, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Pay: The 22,170 computer software engineers in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage of $88,930 in 2008.
The job: These professionals design and develop software such as computer games, business applications, operating systems and network-control systems. There are generally two categories of computer software engineers: applications engineers, who design, construct and maintain general computer applications software; and systems engineers, who coordinate the construction, maintenance and expansion of an organization’s computer systems.
Training: A bachelor’s degree is commonly required, although a master’s degree is preferred for some positions.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Peggy Lee on June 13, 2011 10:07 AM | Reply
Nice work if you can get it,
And if you get it --
Won't you tell me how?